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Downtown fine-dining option for those extra special occasions.
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Rudy's Steakhouse
350 Chemeketa Street NortheastDowntown fine-dining option for those extra special occasions.
I can’t tell you how to pronounce it but this downtown secret requires reservations. Plan ahead if you are a group wanting to enjoy an intimate fine-dining experience.
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Rafns'
I can’t tell you how to pronounce it but this downtown secret requires reservations. Plan ahead if you are a group wanting to enjoy an intimate fine-dining experience.
Located in The Phoenix Grand Hotel, this is another fancy option for professionals as well as special occasions.
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Bentley's
291 Liberty St SELocated in The Phoenix Grand Hotel, this is another fancy option for professionals as well as special occasions.
Great local spot for foodies. The rooftop dining area has a great vibe to enjoy your gourmet pizza.
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Basil & Board
500 Liberty St SEGreat local spot for foodies. The rooftop dining area has a great vibe to enjoy your gourmet pizza.
Wild Pear
372 State StLocal fave great for lunch!
Epilogue Kitchen and Cocktails
508 State StreetFoodie alert! Unique menu.
Locavore burger spot - The Willamette Burger is my favorite!
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Bo & Vine Burger Bar
110 NW 3rd StLocavore burger spot - The Willamette Burger is my favorite!
Summertime dining creek-side! Don’t skip the chickpeas for a starter while you’re pouring over the menu.
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Gilgamesh Brewing
2065 Madrona Ave SESummertime dining creek-side! Don’t skip the chickpeas for a starter while you’re pouring over the menu.
Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
3760 Center St NEWho doesn’t love hibachi style dining with friends?!
Bargarten Bavarian Social Haus
6045 Keizer Station BoulevardThe place to get your schnitzel fix.
Stunning views while you nosh appetizers and sip award winning wine 🍷 🥇 Great place to pack a picnic and sit on the lawns overlooking the vineyard.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards
8800 Enchanted Way SEStunning views while you nosh appetizers and sip award winning wine 🍷 🥇 Great place to pack a picnic and sit on the lawns overlooking the vineyard.
Often live music indoors, but, I personally love the patio!
McMenamin's is a local PNW chain restaurant/brewery/distillery that is famous for creatively transforming existing buildings into eateries and hotels while still preserving their historical value.
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McMenamins Boon's Treasury
888 Liberty St NEOften live music indoors, but, I personally love the patio!
McMenamin's is a local PNW chain restaurant/brewery/distillery that is famous for creatively transforming existing buildings into eateries and hotels while still preserving their historical value.
Community gathering place! If you are a person of faith, sneak up to the 4th floor and encounter The Upper Room, a place for meditation & prayer.
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Broadway Coffeehouse
1300 Broadway St NECommunity gathering place! If you are a person of faith, sneak up to the 4th floor and encounter The Upper Room, a place for meditation & prayer.
The Yard Food Park
4106 State StBiggest food pod in the Salem/Keizer area.
This restaurant turned down a famous Food Network chef because they already have enough fame. There is always a wait! Best to arrive before opening, get you name on the list, and enjoy a stroll around the neighborhood while you wait (weather permitting), or, bring a book to read in the car. My favorite is the Creme Brulee French Toast!
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Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro
140 17th St NEThis restaurant turned down a famous Food Network chef because they already have enough fame. There is always a wait! Best to arrive before opening, get you name on the list, and enjoy a stroll around the neighborhood while you wait (weather permitting), or, bring a book to read in the car. My favorite is the Creme Brulee French Toast!
Ritter's Housemade Foods
102 Liberty St NETry the ice cream/gelato flight! 🍨
Momiji Sushi
2195 Hyacinth Street NortheastKnown for their desserts, they also are a good option for lunch.
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Gerry Frank's Konditorei
310 Kearney St SEKnown for their desserts, they also are a good option for lunch.
I love the patio! Be sure to get the dinner rolls started when you order drinks - they are delicious!!!
Scenic mini-golf garden is fun too!
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Best Little Roadhouse
1145 Commercial St SEI love the patio! Be sure to get the dinner rolls started when you order drinks - they are delicious!!!
Scenic mini-golf garden is fun too!
This hipster haven is always poppin’. Head to the back, past the bar, for a quieter scene and a game of shuffleboard.
A Shrub (carbonated sipping vinegar) with loaded Brussels will hit the spot for me any day, any time!
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Taproot Lounge & Cafe
356 State StThis hipster haven is always poppin’. Head to the back, past the bar, for a quieter scene and a game of shuffleboard.
A Shrub (carbonated sipping vinegar) with loaded Brussels will hit the spot for me any day, any time!
Marco Polo Global Restaurant
300 Liberty St SEVenti's Cafe + Basement Bar
325 Court St NERoute 99
9015 Portland Road NortheastHome cookin’ comfort food + generous portions = GREAT VALUE!
Socially responsible business provides opportunities to local youth in this “hipster vibes” eatery. Best place in town for variety of avocado toast style menu items. We live the espresso milkshake!
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Isaac's Coffee Wine & Dessert
201 Commercial St NESocially responsible business provides opportunities to local youth in this “hipster vibes” eatery. Best place in town for variety of avocado toast style menu items. We live the espresso milkshake!
Downtown diner was super popular gathering place for breakfast even before it was featured on Rachel Ray.
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Busick Court Restaurant
250 Court Street NortheastDowntown diner was super popular gathering place for breakfast even before it was featured on Rachel Ray.
Things To Do (Seasonal & Year Round)
Salem Kayak Rentals LLC
4521 Harlan Dr NESundown/Night kayaking is so pretty - join a tour!
Woodward Surf Co.
Another option for kayak and standup paddle board rentals.
Adelman Peony Gardens
5690 Brooklake Rd NE25+ acres of peonies :)
Schreiner's Iris Gardens
3625 Quinaby Rd NEFamous October haunt - tickets required.
This fundraiser of Oregon School for the Deaf was featured in Extreme Home Makeover’s Halloween edition.
Nightmare Factory
999 Locust St NEFamous October haunt - tickets required.
This fundraiser of Oregon School for the Deaf was featured in Extreme Home Makeover’s Halloween edition.
Playful learning environment with a little bit of something for all ages. Let the kiddos burn some energy on the outdoor massive play structure, or, enjoy the hands-on museum. Many memories have been made at this place!
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Museo Infantil Gilbert House
116 Marion St NEPlayful learning environment with a little bit of something for all ages. Let the kiddos burn some energy on the outdoor massive play structure, or, enjoy the hands-on museum. Many memories have been made at this place!
Take time to explore each piece on the Carousel...it's a playful and historical moving storybook.
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Carrousel del Riverfront de Salem
101 Front St NETake time to explore each piece on the Carousel...it's a playful and historical moving storybook.
Bring your walking shoes and be prepared for paved inclines as you play about this hillside micro-Disneyland.
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Bosque Encantado
8462 Enchanted Way SEBring your walking shoes and be prepared for paved inclines as you play about this hillside micro-Disneyland.
Great waterpark-like indoor pool features slides and a lazy river. Theater, community classes, gym, and other indoor activities.
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center
1865 Bill Frey DrGreat waterpark-like indoor pool features slides and a lazy river. Theater, community classes, gym, and other indoor activities.
The Hospital is known as the filming location for the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. But before it was a movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest was first a book by Oregon native Ken Kesey.
OSH Musuem of Mental Health
2600 Center St NEThe Hospital is known as the filming location for the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. But before it was a movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest was first a book by Oregon native Ken Kesey.
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
700 State StBoutique cinema offers indie films for enjoyment and education. We love the Intimate movie-going experience shared with locals.
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Salem Cinema
1127 Broadway St NEBoutique cinema offers indie films for enjoyment and education. We love the Intimate movie-going experience shared with locals.
Cross Creek Golf Course
13935 OR-22Salem Golf Club
2025 Golf Course Rd SCreekside Pub
6250 Club House Dr SESeasonal Saturday farmers market is open March-October, every Saturday from 9am-3pm. Bring your own bags :)
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Salem Saturday Market
1320 Waller Street SoutheastSeasonal Saturday farmers market is open March-October, every Saturday from 9am-3pm. Bring your own bags :)
Plenty of easy walking...at the right time of year you can catch soap-box derby races, The Art Fair, and more. Check out the art museum, too!
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Parque de Bush's Pasture
890 Mission St SEPlenty of easy walking...at the right time of year you can catch soap-box derby races, The Art Fair, and more. Check out the art museum, too!
Local family farm has a good selection of u-pick produce, for those wanting an experience, or, just grab-and-go from the farm store. Open mid May thru September.... personally, blueberries and peaches season are my favorite!
Stuart Olson Farms Inc
6925 Joseph St SELocal family farm has a good selection of u-pick produce, for those wanting an experience, or, just grab-and-go from the farm store. Open mid May thru September.... personally, blueberries and peaches season are my favorite!
Fall is a great time to visit the Farm Store (fresh pressed apple cider & donuts!) and play in the 3-acre corn maze, black out hay maze, take a hay ride through the pumpkin patch, apple slingshot, and several other activities.
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Bauman Farms
12989 Howell Prairie Road NortheastFall is a great time to visit the Farm Store (fresh pressed apple cider & donuts!) and play in the 3-acre corn maze, black out hay maze, take a hay ride through the pumpkin patch, apple slingshot, and several other activities.
Oregon Axe
700 High Street NortheastPacific Crest Archery Pro Shop
Indoor range is fun for the family!
Warpaint
3046 Portland Road NortheastGood size indoor arena to get your game on!
The Great Outdoors
You will find a forested patch of easy trails to meander just right (north) of the boat dock. Bring a fishing pole to the shore of the Willamette for your enjoyment, or, a picnic. If you enjoy watching dogs at play, there is a fenced off-leash dog park. Other features include playground & amphitheater for summer concerts.
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Keizer Rapids Park
1900 Chemawa Rd NYou will find a forested patch of easy trails to meander just right (north) of the boat dock. Bring a fishing pole to the shore of the Willamette for your enjoyment, or, a picnic. If you enjoy watching dogs at play, there is a fenced off-leash dog park. Other features include playground & amphitheater for summer concerts.
Only .5 mile walk from our Guesthouse, Sunset Park takes you right up to the waters edge. Put your kayak or raft in and float down to Keizer Rapids from this entry point. No boat dock.
Sunset Park
3800 Rivercrest Dr NOnly .5 mile walk from our Guesthouse, Sunset Park takes you right up to the waters edge. Put your kayak or raft in and float down to Keizer Rapids from this entry point. No boat dock.
Willamette Manor Park
3800 5th Ave NDid someone say 'Pickle Ball'?
Very active park in downtown Salem. Enjoy a ride on the Sternwheeler or the Carousel. This centrally located park connects by walking bridges to both Minto Brown and Wallace Marine. Eco Earth on South end is a fun art installment while AC Gilbert Children's Museum is located at the North end of the park. Plenty of green space for setting up your volleyball net or tossing a frisbee. Amphitheater hosts multiple summer events. Playground, covered picnic tables at the pavilion.... so much to enjoy in this space!
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Parque de la ciudad frente al río
200 Water St NEVery active park in downtown Salem. Enjoy a ride on the Sternwheeler or the Carousel. This centrally located park connects by walking bridges to both Minto Brown and Wallace Marine. Eco Earth on South end is a fun art installment while AC Gilbert Children's Museum is located at the North end of the park. Plenty of green space for setting up your volleyball net or tossing a frisbee. Amphitheater hosts multiple summer events. Playground, covered picnic tables at the pavilion.... so much to enjoy in this space!
Huge 1200 acre park which we love for the walking/jogging/bike paths along wooded areas and water fronts. Also has an un-fenced off-leash area. Connects to the downtown Riverfront Park via the "Taco Bridge".
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Parque de la Isla Minto-Brown
2200 Minto Island Rd SWHuge 1200 acre park which we love for the walking/jogging/bike paths along wooded areas and water fronts. Also has an un-fenced off-leash area. Connects to the downtown Riverfront Park via the "Taco Bridge".
Great Hiking and several waterfalls - bring your camera!
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Parque Estatal de Silver Falls
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastGreat Hiking and several waterfalls - bring your camera!
Large state park (day use fee at gate) offers several trails for hiking, biking, jogging, and a self-guided educational walk. Also, 18-hole disc golf course, camping, picnicking, fishing, kayaking/boating.... plenty of tree canopy for shade.
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Willamette Mission State Park
Large state park (day use fee at gate) offers several trails for hiking, biking, jogging, and a self-guided educational walk. Also, 18-hole disc golf course, camping, picnicking, fishing, kayaking/boating.... plenty of tree canopy for shade.
Shopping Therapy
Keizer Station
6190-6194 Ulali DrShopping Plex with eateries...l
Plenty of Brand name shops in this place. If you are a AAA member, stop by the information office for coupons!
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Woodburn Premium Outlets
1001 N Arney RdPlenty of Brand name shops in this place. If you are a AAA member, stop by the information office for coupons!
The Fussy Duck
3170 Commercial St SEAunt Bee's House
2679 Commercial St SEThe French Unicorn
170 Liberty St NETop Drawer
198 Liberty St NERevival Clothiers
732 Northwest 23rd AvenueThe Freckled Bee
105 Liberty St NEFunky Munky Urban Consignment Boutique
3989 Commercial St SEThe TRUNK
142 High St SEGatsby
379 State Stillie Boutique + Workshop
4760 Andrea Dr NWBlast Off Vintage
860 High St NEAcross The Street Vintage & Resale
1109 Edgewater St NWPopular niche grocery store chain. I personally love to treat myself to fresh-cut flowers while there for other fun and often unique grocery items.
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Trader Joe's
4450 Commercial St SEPopular niche grocery store chain. I personally love to treat myself to fresh-cut flowers while there for other fun and often unique grocery items.
Wine Country
Dobbes Family Estate Winery
240 SE 5th StWine by Joe is my favorite!
What is better than tasting award winning wine? The best views. Period.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards
8800 Enchanted Way SEWhat is better than tasting award winning wine? The best views. Period.
Sokol Blosser Winery
5000 NE Sokol Blosser LnZenith Vineyard
5657 Zena Road NorthwestEola Hills Wine Cellars
501 S Pacific Hwy WAnkeny Vineyards & Winery
2565 Riverside Dr SGo for the pizza, stay for the wine 🍷
Sightseeing
While there, visit the Gordon House, built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Also, check the calendar for special Oregon Garden events & activities!
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El Jardín de Oregón
879 W Main StWhile there, visit the Gordon House, built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Also, check the calendar for special Oregon Garden events & activities!
Crowned the most visited natural recreation site in the PNW, this is a showstopper! Reservations required during busy season (June-September) and available online.
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Multnomah Falls
Crowned the most visited natural recreation site in the PNW, this is a showstopper! Reservations required during busy season (June-September) and available online.