Oregon’s capital city, Salem, is nestled within the incomparably beautiful Willamette Valley. This Eden-like region is filled with diverse venues and attractions that appeal to a wide range of travel interests. The city and its surrounding area hold undeniable appeal. Fodors ranked the region as the “Top Romantic Spot” among its Choice Destinations Awards for 2002.
Things to do in Salem
A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village is a private nonprofit children's museum located in downtown Salem in Riverfront Park. Founded in 1989, A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village provides innovative and stimulating educational experiences which spark children's natural curiosity. The Village's mission is to provoke curiosity, inspire awe, foster enjoyment, encourage learning, and enable understanding in all youth. This is accomplished through fun and challenging exhibits, summer camps, birthday parties, membership opportunities and outreach programs in the sciences, arts, and humanities. Find Best Western Salem Lodging nearby. Call (503) 371-3631 for more information.
116 Marion Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
Bush House Museum/Salem Art Association
Welcome to the Bush House Museum, an Italianate Victorian residence constructed by pioneer businessman Asahel Bush II in 1877-78. Home to members of the influential Bush family until 1953, the Museum preserves an extensive collection of historic fittings and furnishings, including original wallpapers and ornate marble fireplaces. The Museum is located on the grounds of Bush's Pasture Park, once the family estate, now home to a fine collection of vintage roses, an 1882 greenhouse, and a historic barn building that has been transformed into a public arts center. Call (503) 363-4714 for more information.
600 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR 97301
Bushs Pasture Park
In the middle of the city sits the 90-acre Bush's Pasture Park, with trails for jogging, walking or biking, picnic areas and playgrounds, Oregon's oldest greenhouse conservatory and the historic Bush House Museum, a Victorian home with original wallpaper and furnishings. Call (503) 588-6261 for more information.
600 Mission St, Salem, OR 97301
Salems Riverfront Park
The riverfront showcas of Salem! Call (503) 588-6261 for more information.
The Oregon Garden
Enjoy one of Oregon's most popular destinations, where thousands of plants are displayed in more than 20 specialty gardens. Explore amazing water features, garden art, wetlands, the Rediscovery Forest, a playful garden just for kids, the 400-year-old Signature Oak and the Gordon House, the only house in Oregon designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Discover how easy it is to relax and be dazzled at The Oregon Garden, located on 80 acres in Historic Silverton. Call (503) 874-8100 for more information.
879 W Main Street, Silverton, OR 97301