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Willamette Valley
Discover theAll-America City(1968, 2004) ofCottage Grove, Oregon, acharming, small town just twenty minutes south of Eugene - Springfield. Find live music, theatre arts, craft beer and eateries in this city that borders bothOregon Wine Countryand the Cascade foothills.
Cottage Grove is a quintessential American town, with a Main Street that seems made for the movies — no wonder it has attracted Hollywood since the '20s when Buster Keaton's "The General" was filmed here. Take a self-guided tour of the town'sscenic murals, drive or ride a bike along the Covered Bridges scenic tour routeor relax with boating, fishing or a swim in nearby lakes and rivers.
Expand your explorations in Cottage Grove to include the public golf course, theCottage Grove Speedway, theOregon Aviation Historical Societyand nearby hikes to waterfalls.
Bohemia Gold Mining Museum
Bohemia Mining Days
"Buster Keaton" Mural by Howard Tharpe
Cottage Theatre
Middlefield Golf Course
"Opal Whiteley" Mural by Connie Huston and Howard Tharpe
Row River National Recreation Trail
Territorial Seed Company
"1920s Main Street" by Connie Huston
"Centennial Covered Bridge" by Jim Evangelista
"Children at Play" by CGHS Art Class
"Cottage Grove Jennys" Mural
"Fourth of July Parade" by Howard Tharpe
"Historic Coca-Cola Mural"
"Old Glory!" Mural
"Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly" Mural by Roger Peet
"Underwater World" Mural
"Welcome to CG" by Suzi Marquess Long
Blue Mountain County Park
Bohemia Mountain Trail
Bohemia Park
Brice Creek Falls
Brice Creek Trail #1403
Brice Creek Trail #1403
"Catherine Filmer Park" Mural
Centennial Covered Bridge
Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge
Cottage Grove Armory
Cottage Grove Reservoir
Cottage Grove State Airport
"Cottage Grove Station" Mural
"Country Living" Mural
Crawfish Lake Trail #1409
Currin Covered Bridge
Dorena Covered Bridge
Dorena Reservoir
"Farm Animals" Mural
"Historic Coca-Cola" Mural
Moon Falls
Mosby Creek Covered Bridge
"Our Lady of Guadalupe" Mural
Parker Falls
Pinard Falls
"Pine Trees and Historic Scenes" Mural
Siuslaw Falls
The Cottage Grove Speedway - Riverside Speedway
Spirit Falls (Andrea Falls)
: Joni Kabana
Jul 12
A 10 Mural Walking Tour in Cottage Grove
The Cottage Grove mural walking tour is an easy self-guided tour you can do in one day. Ten…
: Melanie Ryan Griffin
Jul 12
Popular Water Skiing Lakes
Do you feel the need for speed? We've compiled a list of some of the best places for…
May 20
Cottage Grove Area Waterfalls
The must-see highlights of the Cottage Grove area aren't only the covered bridges and the…
Aug 04
Guide to Cottage Grove's Covered Bridges
Who can resist the allure of historic covered bridges? Walk inside the cool, creaky chambers, damp…
Aug 02
Combine the exploration of historic covered bridges with a cold, craft beer from a local Cottage…
Cottage Grove Lodging & Campgrounds
Note: 2024/2025 flush restrooms/showers, RV dump station, group day-use sites and overflow parking are closed for repair…
Best Western Cottage Grove Inn
A Cottage Grove motel located just off of 1-5 with easy access to Eugene for UO game days or other high volume events…
Lily of the Field Bed and Breakfast is a craftsman style home located on 1,200 acres (486 ha) in Cottage Grove with…
Sweet Springs Family Farm
This bed and breakfast has all you need for a peaceful and relaxing farm stay experience. Sweet Springs Family Farm is…
Cottage Grove Dining
Along with a local brewery, Cottage Grove has several diners and a pub with live entertainment.
Carl's Jr - Cottage Grove
Coast Fork Brewing
Cottage Grove Events
Cottage Theatre presents outstandingBroadway productions and plays, drawing an audience from nearby Eugene - Springfield. The talent in this little town is amazing! Additionally, enjoy live music at the craft breweries or nearby Saginaw Vineyard. Summertime features concerts and festivals in the park.
You've heard of these small towns' charms, you have an afternoon open for exploring historic covered…
About Cottage Grove, Oregon
History buffs are drawn to Cottage Grove because so much history has been preserved here.In the 1940s the army corp of engineers built two dams which createdCottage GroveandDorena Reservoirs, now popular recreation sites. In 1994, the Cottage Grove Historic Downtown District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, alongside the community's numerous historic buildings and covered bridges. A large tract of downtown Cottage Grove is on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes such jewels as theCottage Grove Armoryamong its historic businesses, churches and residences.
Bohemia Mining
In the mid-1800sgold was discovered in the Bohemia mountains above Cottage Grove. When mining dissipated in the 1920s,the mountains were left pocked withghost shanty towns and abandoned mines. However, some ongoing mining patents and active claims still remain. Visitors exploring the area are urged to respect private property and to stay out of mines and buildings for personal safety. A better way todelve into the local history is at theBohemia Gold Mining Museumwhich sheds light onthis fascinating era. Also, every July theBohemia Mining Daysfestival celebrates those trying days.
Covered Bridge Capital of the West
Cottage Grove hassixcovered bridges, including the only existing covered railroad bridge in the west —the1925 Chambers Railroad Bridge which wasrestored in 2011.
Aug 04
Guide to Cottage Grove's Covered Bridges
Who can resist the allure of historic covered bridges? Walk inside the cool, creaky chambers, damp from the water below, and peer through sunlit slats…
Film History
One of the most expensive, massive and dramatic train crashes in film history took place in Cottage Grove under the direction of director and actor Buster Keaton in 1926 — "The General". Despite the film's mediocre reception, today this silent, black-and-white classic is heralded as one of the greatest films ever made. See theformer Bartell Hotel where Buster Keaton stayed while filming "The General". A mural depicting the movie was refurbished along the east side.
A film industry favorite, Cottage Grove has also been a backdrop in scenes from "Lost in the Stars" (1974), "Animal House" (1978), "Stand By Me" (1985), "Without Limits" (1996), "Ricochet River" (1997), "The Sisters" (2004) and "Zerophilia" (2004).
Remember the parade scene in "Animal House"? That scene was filmed along Main Street. Flashback to "Stand By Me" with a walk along therailroad trestle.
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Business membership organization. Full-time visitor information center. Providing economic development resources…
City of Cottage Grove
The Covered Bridge Capital of the West, and Lane County's only two-time recipient of the prestigious All-America City…
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: Melanie Ryan Griffin
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