Places to visit near

Philomath

Philomath is a town in Benton district, Oregon, United States of about 4,599 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 18 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Beazell Memorial Forest, Marys Peak and Peavy Peak.

44.5401° N, 123.3676° WPop. 4,599

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see91
Notable154
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Philomath

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:57 pm

98 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Philomath
  2. Peavy Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  3. E. E. Wilson Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Beazell Memorial Forestmonument · 2 hrs
  5. Fort Hoskins Historic Parkfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Marys Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Philomath
Today’s loopPhilomathStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Philomath?

Beazell Memorial Forest (monument, about 17 km), Marys Peak (peak, about 19 km), Peavy Peak (peak, about 20 km), Fort Hoskins Historic Park (fort, about 21 km), E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 27 km), Herbert Open Space (nature spot, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Philomath?

68 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 parks, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Philomath?

Irish Bend Covered Bridge, about 8 km by road; College Hill West Historic District (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Philomath?

Herbert Open Space, about 7 km by road; Timberhill Natural Area (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Philomath?

Start in Philomath, visit Peavy Peak, then E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area, then Beazell Memorial Forest, then Fort Hoskins Historic Park, then Marys Peak, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.