Salem’s History -
Sample Tour
State Capitol Building
900 Court St. NE, Salem
(503) 986-1388
http://www.leg.state.or.us
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour
Oregon’s third Capitol was built in 1938. In December attend the “Holidays at the Capitol” celebration. Our gift shop features a wide variety of gift items.
Mission Mill Museum
1313 Mill St. SE, Salem
(503) 585-7012
http://www.missionmill.org
Recommended Time Allotment: 2 hours
Explore Mission Mill, a designated American Treasure. Learn the history of fabric production in the 1889 mill and of the 1840s founding of Salem.
Lunch and Shopping.
Historic Downtown Salem.
Roughly bounded by Chemeketa, High, Ferry, and Front Streets.
(503) 371-4000
Recommended Time Allotment: 2 hours
Visitors appreciate historic downtown’s beautifully landscaped sidewalks as well as the sky bridges that connect shopping to free covered parking. Entertainment and walking tours of downtown are always available.
Historic Elsinore Theatre
170 High St. SE, Salem
(503) 375-3574
http://www.ElsinoreTheatre.com
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour
Enjoy a performance or film in Salem’s newly restored 1926 vaudeville theatre. From “Bach to Rock” and “Ballet to Broadway” the Elsinore has it all!
Bush House Museum
600 Mission St. SE, Salem
(503) 363-4714
http://www.salemart.org
Recommended Time Allotment: 30 minutes (or 1 hour if weather permits for garden viewing)
An Italianate-style, Victorian mansion built in 1878 featuring original furnishings, changing exhibits, a rose garden, and conservatory. Located in lushly landscaped Bush’s Pasture Park.
Historic Deepwood Estate
1116 Mission St. SE, Salem
(503) 363-1825
http://www.historicdeepwoodestate.org
Recommended Time Allotment: 30 minutes (or 1 hour if weather permits for garden viewing)
Historic Deepwood Estate, an 1894 Queen Anne home on 5 ½ acres of landscaped gardens features Povey stained glass windows and golden oak woodwork.
Dinner.
Contact the Salem Convention & Visitors Association for recommendations or review the dining section of the attached Salem Area Visitors Guide.
(503) 581-4325 or (800) 874-7012
Salem offers dining for all likes and price ranges. From Chinese cuisine to Italian elegance, Salem has it and more.
*This tour is also available an easy to print, downloadable PDF.
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