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Salem - Oregon |
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Area Attractions & Activities |
MISSION MILL VILLAGE This 4.5 acre park includes the Visitors Center, Thomas Key Woolen Mill (1889), Jason Lee House and Parsonage (1841), John D. Boone House (1847), Pioneer Presbyterian Church (1858) and Marion Museum. The history of Salem and the Northwest are preserved on this site; exhibits and tours available. Browse through art and craft shops or picnic with the ducks near the mill stream. OREGON STATE CAPITOL Built in 1938, the capitol is made of Vermont marble in modern Greek style. "The Oregon Pioneer," recently regilded with gold overleaf by the Children of Oregon, stands 24 feet high on the dome. The interior has extensive historic murals, an Oregon gift shop and an exhibit area. Seasonal tours to the tower are available. DEEPWOOD ESTATE Built in 1894, the Queen Anne-style home with lovely stained glass windows is located in a 6-acre garden setting with a carriage house and greenhouse. An interesting nature trail is well marked. The gazebo in the boxwood garden was part of the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition. BUSH HOUSE/PASTURE PARK This 89-acre park contains Bush House built in 1877 for pioneer banker and newspaper publisher Asahel Bush. The house features original wallpaper, rich furnishings and marble fireplaces. Next door the Bush Barn Art Center exhibits works of Pacific Northwest artists. There’s a conservatory built in 1882 and beautiful rose gardens. SALEM’S DOWNTOWN Bounded by Marion and Mission streets north and south, and the Willamette River and 12th street west and east, Salem’s downtown redevelopment program is recognized nationally. SALEM CIVIC CENTER City Hall and library are located on this creekside setting. Built in 1972. ART GALLERIES There are many galleries in the Salem area with constantly changing exhibits. Contact the Salem Art Association at Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE (581-2228) or Mid-Valley Arts Council, 189 Liberty NE (364-7474), for current information. The annual Salem Art Fair and Festival is held at Bush Park in late July. OREGON STATE FAIR & EXPO CENTER Since 1860, the 183-acre site has been home to the Oregon State Fair held the week prior to Labor Day weekend. Other major events include horse racing, trade shows and flea markets throughout the year. SILVER FALLS STATE PARK Located 26 miles east of Salem, near Silverton. One of the largest state parks in Oregon, with 14 waterfalls throughout the 8,600 acres. ENCHANTED FOREST Open March through September MT. ANGEL ABBEY Since 1887, the Benedictine Order has called this monastery home. Built on a 330-foot butte, 14 miles northeast of Salem, it has a beautiful view. The library is famous for its architecture and collection of rare books. Tours are by appointment only. A gift shop on premises. OREGON GARDEN The Oregon Garden is a botanically challenging, world-class facility which showcases the wealth and diversity of plant material in a visually compelling manner. It is a landscaped approach to plant display, resulting in a garden that is a skillfully arranged environmental laboratory for education, research and public enjoyment. Visit online at www.oregongarden.org. We can provide the names of recreational booking agents and/or guides for many of the aforementioned activities, Shilo Inn - Salem (503) 581-4001 Shilo Inns Reservations, call toll-free Nationwide 1-800-222-2244 For additional information regarding area attractions
or event schedules, call The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce (503)
581-1466 or the Salem Convention and
Visitors Association (503) 581-4325 or 1-800-874-7012. You can also visit the following links
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