Salem Area Gardens - Sample Tour

Submitted by kreeves on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 3:20pm
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Bush’s Pasture Park
600 Mission St. SE
Salem, OR  97302
503-588-6261
www.cityofsalem.net
Recommended Time Allotment: 45 minutes
A 90-acre park featuring nature trails, open green spaces, beautiful gardens and the only Soap Box Derby “Supertrack” west of Omaha, Nebraska. Home to Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate.

Historic Deepwood Gardens
1116 Mission St. (Bush’s Pasture Park)
Salem, OR 97301
503-363-1825 or 503-588-6261
www.historicdeepwoodestate.org or www.cityofsalem.net
Recommended Time Allotment: 45 minutes
Boasting lush English style gardens, the 4.5 acres surrounding Historic Deepwood Estate were created by Lord and Schryver in 1929. Self guided tours with brochure. Free.

Willson Park/Capitol Park Mall
900 Court St.
Salem, OR  97301
503-986-1388
www.oregonstateparks.org
Recommended Time Allotment: 45 minutes
Within the boundaries of the Capitol grounds exist hundreds of varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers providing a dazzling display for all seasons. This park and mall is one of Oregon's newest State Parks. Brochures available in the Capitol.

Lunch and Shopping.
Historic Downtown Salem.
Roughly bounded by Chemeketa, High, Ferry, and Front Streets.
503-480-1111
www.GoDowntownSalem.com
Recommended Time Allotment: 2 hours
Visitors appreciate historic downtown’s beautiful architecture, mix of delicious eateries, unique shops, art galleries, salons, and major department stores. Entertainment and walking tours available (self-guided).

The Oregon Garden
879 W Main St.
PO Box 155 (mailing)
Silverton, OR 97381
503-874-8100 or 877-674-2733
www.oregongarden.org
Recommended Time Allotment: 2-3 hours
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!

Adelman Peony Gardens
5690 Brooklake Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97305
503-393-6185
www.peonyparadise.com
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 ½ hours
Breathtaking peonies, heirloom to recent, rainbow of colors; hundreds of varieties. Open daily May 1-June 15, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. I-5 exit 263, 1 ½ miles east.

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Cooley’s Iris Gardens, Inc.
11553 Silverton Rd. NE
Silverton, OR 97381
503-873-5463
www.cooleysgardens.com
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 ½ hours
Celebrating the 81st year of “The World’s Finest Iris”. Four acres of display gardens and an indoor flower show are free to the public, May 16-31, 2009, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Schreiner’s Gardens
3625 Quinaby Rd.
Salem, OR 97303
503-393-3232 or 800-525-2367
www.schreinersgardens.com
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 ½ hours
Enjoy our indoor cut-flower display and be sure to visit the Garden Gift Shop or take a bit of color home by purchasing fresh cut flowers. Free admission. *Seasonal gift shop.

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Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn
503-634-2243 or 800-711-2006
www.woodenshoe.com
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 ½ hours
Over 60 acres are awash in brilliant colors when the tulips and daffodils are in bloom. Visitors can wander the fields, purchase freshly cut flowers and order bulbs. The gift shop offers cut flowers and gift ideas for gardeners. The Annual Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival takes place mid-March through mid-April.