Salem (Oregon) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Salem (Oregon)

Salemites are often defensive about the sleepy reputation the city has, often being overshadowed by its hipster rivals,PortlandandEugene. But lately its citizens have begun to realize the value of what their city offers: an interesting and walkable downtown with a waterfront park, a serious arts scene, and a central location in theWillamette Valleythat combines the amenities of a city with the accessibility of a town. Salem shares a city boundary with its neighbor to the north, Keizer, largely a residential community.

Top Attractions in Salem (Oregon)

Explore the best things to see and do in Salem (Oregon):

• ★Balloon Flying Service of Oregon, Inc
• ★Bush House
• ★Bush's Pasture Park
• ★Deepwood Museum and Gardens
• ★Downtown Salem Historic District
• ★Enchanted Forest
• ★Festival Chorale Oregon
• ★Gilbert House Children`s Museum

Where to Eat in Salem (Oregon)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Bentley's Grill
• 🍴Best Little Roadhouse
• 🍴Busick Court Restaurant
• 🍴DaVinci Ristorante
• 🍴Gerry Frank's Konditorei
• 🍴Marco Polo Global Restaurant

Where to Stay in Salem (Oregon)

• 🏨Century House
• 🏨Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
• 🏨Holiday Inn
• 🏨Phoenix Grand Hotel
• 🏨Shilo Inn Salem Suites

Salem (Oregon) Travel Guide Sections

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