Local Salem Favorites
Children’s Activities
Great places to take kids on sunny or rainy days.
Great indoor and outdoor activities available for children for those rainy days.
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Dětské muzeum Gilbert House
116 Marion St NEGreat indoor and outdoor activities available for children for those rainy days.
A great indoor playground for those rainy or super hot days. They also serve food and have TVs for adults.
Awesome Indoor Playground Salem
3890 Center St NEA great indoor playground for those rainy or super hot days. They also serve food and have TVs for adults.
They have an indoor playground with trampolines and gymnastics equipment certain days of the week. A great way for the kids to get out some energy.
Salem Gymnastics Center
2775 19th St SEThey have an indoor playground with trampolines and gymnastics equipment certain days of the week. A great way for the kids to get out some energy.
This is located very close to the house and is always open late! Great for spending a few hours having some fun with the family!
Electric Castle's Wunderland
1657 Hawthorne Avenue NortheastThis is located very close to the house and is always open late! Great for spending a few hours having some fun with the family!
Athletic Edge Adventure Park is an indoor playground with food and beverage services that is located about 5 minutes from the house. Great for rainy or hot days. They also have mini golf and games, and a full bar for the parents.
Athletic Edge Gymnastics
Athletic Edge Adventure Park is an indoor playground with food and beverage services that is located about 5 minutes from the house. Great for rainy or hot days. They also have mini golf and games, and a full bar for the parents.
Outdoor Recreation
Parks around the area for biking, walking, running, and viewing nature.
Minto Brown has extensive trails for walking, biking and running. There are river views, bird watching, and great shaded areas for the summer months. There is also a playground and dog park!
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Minto-Brown Island Park
2200 Minto Island Rd SWMinto Brown has extensive trails for walking, biking and running. There are river views, bird watching, and great shaded areas for the summer months. There is also a playground and dog park!
Riverfront park has more walking, biking, and running trails along the Willamette River. It has pedestrian bridge connections to both Minto Brown Island Park and Wallace Marine park. It host a playground and Children’s water feature, and well as Salem’s Riverfeont Carousel, featuring hand carved and painted horses. This is also the location of many of Salem’s festivals throughout the summer months.
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Městský park na řece
200 Water St NERiverfront park has more walking, biking, and running trails along the Willamette River. It has pedestrian bridge connections to both Minto Brown Island Park and Wallace Marine park. It host a playground and Children’s water feature, and well as Salem’s Riverfeont Carousel, featuring hand carved and painted horses. This is also the location of many of Salem’s festivals throughout the summer months.
One of Salem’s largest parks, there are plenty of trails for biking or walking with wildlife and bird viewing. Numerous playgrounds for children, it also host a tennis court and Derby Hill used for soapbox derby and running alike. This is also home to the Willamette University football, baseball field and track, Bush Barn Art Museum, and Deepwood Historic House. This is also where Salem Art Fair and Festival is held in July.
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Bushův pastevní park
890 Mission St SEOne of Salem’s largest parks, there are plenty of trails for biking or walking with wildlife and bird viewing. Numerous playgrounds for children, it also host a tennis court and Derby Hill used for soapbox derby and running alike. This is also home to the Willamette University football, baseball field and track, Bush Barn Art Museum, and Deepwood Historic House. This is also where Salem Art Fair and Festival is held in July.
Bauman’s is a great day trip. They have a small cafe and serve house made ciders. They have a produce and gift shop and plants galore. For the kids there is a large area with multiple play sets, slides and farm animals to feed and pet. Make a picnic day out of it!
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Bauman Farms
12989 Howell Prairie Road NortheastBauman’s is a great day trip. They have a small cafe and serve house made ciders. They have a produce and gift shop and plants galore. For the kids there is a large area with multiple play sets, slides and farm animals to feed and pet. Make a picnic day out of it!
Entertainment
Theaters and local entertainment
The Historic Elsinore theater host everything from silent movies to big name entertainment. They have classic movie nights, music, dancing, and theatrical performances. Check out their website to see current events.
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Elsinore Theatre
170 High St SEThe Historic Elsinore theater host everything from silent movies to big name entertainment. They have classic movie nights, music, dancing, and theatrical performances. Check out their website to see current events.
Regal Willamette Town Center 11
831 Lancaster Dr NEClosest and most updated movie theater.
Local movie theater serving full meals at a decent price.
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Northern Lights Theatre Pub
3893 Commercial St SELocal movie theater serving full meals at a decent price.
Sightseeing
Visit Willamette University, the oldest university in the west. Take a stroll along Mill Creek and see the historic Waller and Gatke Halls, visit the Botanical Garden, and see the Star Trees, among the tallest trees on any college campus in America. During school sessions you might be able to catch a concert, play, or watch sporting events around campus.
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Willamette University
900 State StVisit Willamette University, the oldest university in the west. Take a stroll along Mill Creek and see the historic Waller and Gatke Halls, visit the Botanical Garden, and see the Star Trees, among the tallest trees on any college campus in America. During school sessions you might be able to catch a concert, play, or watch sporting events around campus.
Deepwood Museum and Gardens offer a historical Victorian house tour and beautiful garden viewing. They also host numerous outdoor markets and events through the summer months.
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Deepwood Museum & Gardens
1116 Mission St SEDeepwood Museum and Gardens offer a historical Victorian house tour and beautiful garden viewing. They also host numerous outdoor markets and events through the summer months.
Food scene
Great made from scratch home style breakfast and lunch! Try a local favorite Creme Brûlée French Toast or the Biscuits and Gravy. From the hashes to the sandwiches, you can’t go wrong. Did I mention you can get a mimosa?! Be be prepared to wait, and keep in mind they are closed Monday and Tuesday.
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Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro
140 17th St NEGreat made from scratch home style breakfast and lunch! Try a local favorite Creme Brûlée French Toast or the Biscuits and Gravy. From the hashes to the sandwiches, you can’t go wrong. Did I mention you can get a mimosa?! Be be prepared to wait, and keep in mind they are closed Monday and Tuesday.
Busick Court Restaurant
250 Court Street NortheastA historic breakfast place with great food!
Looking for a little more upscale venue with great food? This is the place. They focus on high quality, locally sourced foods. They also have a great happy hour!
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Amadeus Restaurant
135 Liberty St NELooking for a little more upscale venue with great food? This is the place. They focus on high quality, locally sourced foods. They also have a great happy hour!
Step outside of your normal burger routine. Bo & Vine serves up gourmet burger and fries with a casual atmosphere.
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Bo & Vine Burger Bar
110 NW 3rd StStep outside of your normal burger routine. Bo & Vine serves up gourmet burger and fries with a casual atmosphere.
Craving BBQ? This is your place! Serving up classic favorites like ribs and brisket, with some classic southern sides. Wash it all down with a selection of beers on tap.
Adam's Rib Smoke House - State Street
1210 State StCraving BBQ? This is your place! Serving up classic favorites like ribs and brisket, with some classic southern sides. Wash it all down with a selection of beers on tap.
A bar that serves up some great food (try the pork belly tacos)! Meanwhile play some of your favorite classic arcade games.
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The Coin Jam
439 Court St NEA bar that serves up some great food (try the pork belly tacos)! Meanwhile play some of your favorite classic arcade games.
A great lunch spot with awesome salads and desserts, definitely worth checking out their menu.
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Wild Pear
372 State StA great lunch spot with awesome salads and desserts, definitely worth checking out their menu.
Want some cake? How about some cheesecake? This is your spot! Serving up delicious deserts and coffee, as well as bistro meals (quiches, soups, salads and sandwiches).
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Gerry Frank's Konditorei
310 Kearney St SEWant some cake? How about some cheesecake? This is your spot! Serving up delicious deserts and coffee, as well as bistro meals (quiches, soups, salads and sandwiches).
Geppetto’s is a great Family restaurant with authentic Italian food. Serving hard to find traditional calzones, pizza and pasta.
Geppetto's Italian Restaurant
616 Lancaster Dr NEGeppetto’s is a great Family restaurant with authentic Italian food. Serving hard to find traditional calzones, pizza and pasta.