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Outdoor Experiences Near Salem
Oregon is well-known for its outdoor adventures, and the Salem region is home to some of the most pristine natural wonders in the state. Whether you want to hike, bike, paddle or just want a little room to roam, here are some ideas to inspire your next outdoor experience.
Tales from the Trail
Get to Know the Farmers and Artisan Producers on the Great Oaks Food Trail.
Where to Enjoy Fall Foliage Near Salem, Oregon
In Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley, every season puts on a show, and fall is no exception. Take a walk through a park, visit a wildlife refuge, or sip a glass of wine while taking in fall’s brilliant colors near Salem, Oregon.
Theatre in Salem
The Salem Region Embraces a Growing Theatre Scene.
Homegrown: Makers Spotlight the Best of the Mid-Willamette Valley
Locally made goods from the Mid-Willamette Valley
Salem and the Willamette Valley have been synonymous with fertile farmland for thousands of years. Native Americans harvested fields near downtown for centuries, and the young city held a festival celebrating the cherry harvest as far back as 1903.
5 Places to Cozy Up by the Fire in Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley
Feeling cold? Warm up at one of these five cozy fireplaces.
This winter, as the temperature falls, it’s time to close the laptop lid, turn off your TV, and head to breweries, wineries, restaurants, and hotels in the Salem region for a dose of the real thing.
What to do in the fall near Salem, Oregon
Discover fall in the Mid-Willamette Valley
Visiting the Salem, Oregon, area this fall? Here's what you need to know.
What to do in the summer near Salem, Oregon
Summer vacation is finally here.
Take the Marion Farm Loop to 22 farm stops near Salem, Oregon
Stop for produce, flowers and award-winning wine
Find produce, flowers and award-winning wines on the Marion Farm Loop. The route takes you to 22 different farm stops in the Salem, Oregon, area. The trail has everything from flourishing gardens and family-owned farm markets to picturesque wineries and one-of-a-kind accommodations. Here are seven must-do experiences along the trail:
7 Willamette Valley Wineries with a View
Wine tasting with a view near Salem, Oregon
Restore your spirits and satisfy your inner wine enthusiast with some of the most scenic wineries and tasting rooms in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley. From family-owned boutique estates crafting less than 3,000 cases a year to much larger operations producing thousands more, here are eight destinations in the heart of the valley that pair spectacular views along with diverse and nuanced wines.
Kid-Friendly Wineries in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley
Traveling with children in Oregon Wine Country
Children don’t necessarily jump to mind when most people are considering a proper wine tasting route. Yet, unbeknownst to many, there are plenty of kid-friendly wineries in the heart of Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley.
7 works of public art to enjoy in downtown Salem, Oregon
Discover unique art throughout the city
With close to 100 works spanning almost a century, Salem’s collection of public art includes work in almost every genre, placed on street corners, in parks and in civic buildings throughout the city. Take an easy stroll through downtown to discover seven unique sculptures, created by some of the Northwest’s most recognizable artists.
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