John Ritter’s Stories of the Underground & Downtown Salem Lore Tour

Come tour and experience downtown Salem through interesting stories and lore revealed by local historian, John Ritter.

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Next Tour Scheduled for August 19, 2023 at 1pm & 3pm

John Ritter’s Stories of the Underground & Downtown Salem Lore

You’ll be entertained hearing about life in downtown Salem in the 1800s including a thriving underground with vaults, opium dens, tunnels, a disco, and a vibrant Chinese population.

Tour Information

  • The tour does not go underground
  • $10.00 per person
  • 1 hour / 1.5 miles walking (comfortable shoes advised)
  • The tour starts outside the Capitol Tower on the corner of State and Liberty
This project has been funded in part by a grant from Travel Oregon.

Contact Us

Emily Bradley

Destination Development Manager

EmilyB@travelsalem.com

(503) 581-4325 x129

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