Adventures in Marion and Polk County - East

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Detroit Lake State Recreation Area

Full hookups, electrical, tent sites, visitor center, two moorage docks, fishing dock, wildlife viewing area, two playgrounds, two designated swimming areas and an ADA fishing dock.
44000 N Santiam Hwy. SE
Detroit, OR 97342
503-854-3346 or
800-452-5687 (camping reservations)
www.oregonstateparks.org

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gordon House
Frank Lloyd Wright’s only building in Oregon. This inspirational mid-century modern house is a national historic site and state treasure. Guided tours by reservation.
869 W Main St. (adjacent to The Oregon Garden on Cascade Highway)
Silverton, OR 97381
503-874-6006
www.thegordonhouse.org
Gallon House Covered Bridge

Oregon’s oldest covered bridge. Named for the days when liquor was sold by the gallon or quart in a nearby house. The bridge was rebuilt in 1990.
Silverton, OR  97381 (northwest of Silverton)
503-581-4325
800-874-7012

Silver Falls State Park
Electrical, tent sites, rustic cabins, waterfalls, group tent areas, group RV areas, youth camp, horse camp, canyon hiking trails, bike paths and a historic lodge.
20024 Silver Falls Hwy. SE
Sublimity, OR 97385
503-873-8681 or
800-452-5687 (camping reservations)
www.oregonstateparks.org
Silverton Historic Walking Tour

Come discover historic Silverton, founded in 1854. Over 15 residences, businesses and churches are included in this walking tour.
Silverton Chamber of Commerce
426 S Water St.
PO Box 257 (mailing)
Silverton, OR  97381
503-873-5615
www.silvertonchamber.org

Silverton Marine Park & Reservoir

4381 Silver Falls Hwy.
Silverton, OR  97381
503-873-8679
www.silverton.or.us

The Oregon Garden

Experience The Oregon Garden’s 20 specialty gardens and spectacular vistas. Enjoy events year-round including Earth Day, Brewfest, car shows, summer concerts, seasonal festivals, and more!
879 W Main St.
Silverton, OR 97381
503-874-8100 or 877-674-2733
www.oregongarden.org

 
The Stayton-Jordan Covered Bridge

Patterned after the Jordan Bridge, which spanned Thomas Creek, east of Scio; it was moved to Pioneer Park in 1988, but burned in 1994. Now beautifully rebuilt.
Take 1st Ave. to Marion St.
Stayton, OR  97383
503-769-3425
Open year-round to the public for sightseeing, picnicking, and weddings.