Travel and Explore Salem, OR!

Salem, OR Founded by Methodist missionaries in 1841, Salem is the state capital of Oregon. The area is rich with history and activities. Performing and visual arts, agricultural festivals and farmers' markets invite visitors and resident to enjoy a variety of festivals and events. History abounds at the Mission Mill Village and family-fun locations thrill youngsters of all ages. A growing number of wineries are located on surrounding hillsides. Events include the Oregon Wine & Food Festival, Scottish Heritage Festival, Sheep to Shawl Festivities, Salem Rodeo, Oregon State Fair, and Festival of Lights Holiday Parade.  Bethel Heights Vineyard  6060 Bethel Heights Rd. N.W.  Salem  Oregon  (503) 581-2262    Bush Barn Art Center    Salem  Oregon  (503) 581-2228  The center offers monthly exhibits and a gallery.  Bush Conservatory    Salem  Oregon    The conservatory was built in 1882 and is said to be the oldest in Oregon.  Bush House Museum    Salem  Oregon  (503) 363-4717  The house was the home of a pioneer banker and newspaper publisher and contains most of its funishings from 1877.  Bush's Pasture Park  600 Mission St.  Salem  Oregon    This 100-acre park has a variety of plants and activites for the family to enjoy.  Deepwood Estate  1116 Mission St. S.E.  Salem  Oregon  (503) 363-1825  This 1894 Queen Anne house is known for its architecture and has 5.5 acres of gardens surrounding it.  Enchanted Forest  8462 Enchanted Way  Salem  Oregon  (503) 363-3060  This attraction has rides and shows in wooded setting.  Gilbert House Children's Museum, The  116 Marion St. N.E.  Salem  Oregon  (503) 371-3631  This museum is in two historic Victorian homes and inside there are hands-on exhibits.  Heneywood Winery  1350 Hines St. S.E.  Salem  Oregon  (503)362-4111 or (800)726-4101    Jason Lee House, the Parsonage, John D. Boon House and Pleasant Grove Church    Salem  Oregon    These buildings are restored and furnished in its period.  Marion County Historical Society Museum  260 12th St. S.E.  Salem  Oregon  (503) 364-2128  The museum offers the history of the county's Kalapuyan Indians and some of their artifacts.  Mission Mill Museum  1313 Mill St.  Salem  Oregon  (503)585-7012 or (800)874-7012  Founded in 1889, museum is housed in a 5.5-acre historic par offering eight buildings from the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill.  Prewitt-Allen Archaeological Museum  5000 Deer Park Dr.  Salem  Oregon  (503) 375-7016  The museum exhibits Middle Eastern and Biblical artifacts.  Salem Convention and Visitors Association  1313 Mill St. S.E.  Salem  Oregon  (503)581-4325 or (800)874-7012    Silver Falls State Park    Salem  Oregon    This park is Oregon's largest state park.  State Capitol  between Court and State Sts.  Salem  Oregon  (503) 986-1388  The state capitol offers guided tours of the premises.  Thomas Kay Woolen Mill    Salem  Oregon    This restored mill was established in 1889.  Willamette Valley Vineyards    Salem  Oregon  (503)588-9463 or (800)344-9463