Places to visit near

Springfield

Springfield is a town in Lane district, Oregon, United States of about 60,870 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit: 53 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Kelly Butte Park Overlook, Dorris Ranch and Hendricks Park.

44.0462° N, 123.0220° WPop. 60,870

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Within 30 km94 places
Within 50 km121
Must-see66
Notable140
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Springfield

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:30 pm

70 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 Springfield
  2. Willamette Valley Oregon Templetemple · 45 min
  3. Shelton-McMurphey Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Hendricks Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Elijah Bristow State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Mount Pisgahviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Springfield
Today’s loopSpringfieldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Springfield?

Kelly Butte Park Overlook (park, about 1 km), Dorris Ranch (park, about 3 km), Hendricks Park (park, about 4 km), Kopb-am (attraction, about 4 km), Museum of Natural and Cultural History (museum, about 5 km), Alton Baker Community Garden (garden, about 5 km).

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

121 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Springfield?

Springfield Depot, about 1 km by road; Ebbert Church Parsonage (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Springfield?

Green Reservoir, about 20 km by road; Dexter Dam (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Springfield?

Start in Springfield, visit Willamette Valley Oregon Temple, then Shelton-McMurphey House, then Hendricks Park, then Elijah Bristow State Park, then Mount Pisgah, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.