Seodaejeon Park (서대전공원)

6.8Km 2024-11-25

30 Gyeryong-ro 904beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Seodaejeon Park is located at the site of a previous military base that closed in 1975. The site served as the venue for the 1993 Daejeon Expo, and was turned into the current park visitors see now at that time. The park features a large grassy field, outdoor performance stage, and more. The park serves as the venue for various festivals throughtout the year, including a Children's Day event and Kalguksu festival.

Daejeon Modern History Exhibition Hall (대전근현대사전시관(옛 충남도청사 본관))

7.0Km 2025-10-23

101 Jungang-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Daejeon Modern History Hall opened to the public on October 1, 2013 at the former main building of Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Government, Daejeon (Registered Cultural Heritage). Visitors can see various scenes of history and the development of Daejeon over the past 100 years from the early 20th century to current times. Daejeon operates a planned exhibition hall, special exhibition showcasing history, architecture, design, folk style and other varied fields as well as a rotating exhibition. Also, touring the main building of Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Government, music concerts and various cultural education programs are available in this cultural complex.

Hanbat Museum of Education (한밭교육박물관)

7.0Km 2021-04-09

96, Uam-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-670-2200

Hanbat Museum of Education, opened on July 10, 1992, is home to 9 exhibition halls, 3 smaller exhibition areas, and outdoor exhibit areas displaying a total of 27,000 education-related items such as old school textbooks, educational books, student files, stationery, and more. The museum is particularly popular as a fieldtrip destination for local students.

Exhibition chambers at the museum house documents and items that bear witness to the history of education from the olden days (i.e. village Confucian schools) to the present. Also on display are folk materials on the ancient educational institutions of the past and the daily lives of students. Thanks to the extent and variety of its documents, the museum is a great educational institution that not only preserves the history of education in Korea, but also sheds light on hundreds of years of life, tradition, and culture.

The museum building, built on June 8, 1938, is the oldest one in the city. Used as a school and later a military base for the U.N. Peace Corps and North Korean soldiers during the Korean War, the building has never been renovated and still bears the bullet holes and other marks of its tumultuous history. In recognition of its historical importance as a local structure, the museum was designated Cultural Property Material No. 50.

Euneungjeongi Culture Street (으능정이문화의거리)

7.3Km 2025-10-23

164 Jungang-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-226-9100

Euneungjeongi Culture Street is a street located in Daejeon's original city center, resembling Seoul's Myeong-dong area. It features clothing stores, restaurants, and cafés. Various cultural events are held here, making it a car-free street and attracting many visitors.

Sungsimdang (성심당)

7.4Km 2025-10-23

15 Daejong-ro 480beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-254-4114

Sungsimdang was first established as a small bakery selling jjinbbang (steamed bun) in front of Daejeon Station in 1956, and has since become an iconic bakery that represents Daejeon as well as Korea's baked goods. Baked goods at Sungsimdang are all handmade using quality ingredients and reach almost 400 in variety, including breads that uses slow-bread process which requires a 16-hour fermentation.

Sindo Kalguksu Main Store (신도칼국수 본점)

7.4Km 2024-12-24

대전광역시 동구 대전로825번길 11
042-253-6799

Established in 1961, this restaurant is still regarded as one of the best places for kalguksu in the Daejeon area. The broth, made from beef bones and anchovies, is enriched with perilla seed powder, creating a rich and nutty flavor. For the full experience, try pairing it with suyuk (boiled pork slices) or dubu duruchigi (stir-fried bean crud).

Daejeon Travel Lounge (대전트래블라운지)

7.4Km 2023-02-08

187-1, Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Daejeon Travel Lounge is a cultural complex that provides tourist information and relaxation for those visiting Daejeon. Daejeon Travel Lounge offers a variety of experiences such as old school uniforms, Enlightenment Era clothing, DIY and culture concerts, and also features an unmanned cafe, souvenir shop, Wi-Fi, tourist information search kiosk, and many other convenience facilities.

Shanghai Yangkkochi (상하이양꼬치)

7.4Km 2024-03-28

72-9 Gwandeul 2-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Shanghai Yangkkochi specializes in yang kkochi (lamb skewers). The restaurant's signature yang kkochi is grilled over charcoal, offering the delightful experience of cooking and eating them one by one. Another unique delicacy is unpeeled maneul kkochi (garlic skewers). The restaurant also features tender and savory yang galbi (lamb chops), as well as spicy and pungent mala tang (mala soup). Each order is accompanied by a gochu ganjang sauce (chili pepper and soy sauce) and roasted peanuts as standard.

Daejeon Hoedeok Dongchundang Park (대전 회덕 동춘당 공원)

7.4Km 2022-12-26

80, Dongchundang-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-608-6574

Dongchundang Park was once the residence of Song Jung-gil, a noted scholar during the Joseon dynasty. Dongchundang Residential Compound (Treasure) has kept some of its original features including its three ponds, pavilions, old swings, and the nameplate written by Uam Song Si-yeol in 1678 in honor of Song Jung-gil. Today, the park is the main venue of the annual Dongchundang Culture Festival along with other local festivals.

Kkumdori House (꿈돌이 하우스)

7.5Km 2025-10-23

3 Jungang-ro 203beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Located near Daejeon Station, Kkumdori House promotes the city's tourist attractions and sells souvenirs. The first floor offers a variety of merchandise featuring "The Kkum Family," the symbol of Daejeon. On the second floor, visitors can enjoy a VR drive through Daejeon. The third floor showcases photos and media art of major attractions, such as the Daejeon Observatory and Sangso-dong Forest Park.

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