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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

600 Mission St.

Salem, Oregon

(503) 581-2228

The center offers monthly exhibits and a gallery.

Bush Conservatory

600 Mission St

Salem, Oregon

The conservatory was built in 1882 and is said to be the oldest in Oregon.

Bush House Museum

600 Mission St.

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

1313 Mill Strret

Salem, Oregon

This restored mill was established in 1889.

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Turner,OR 8800 Enchanted Way SE.

Salem, Oregon

(503)588-9463 or (800)344-9463

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