Things to do in Salem

Activities, attractions and tours

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Oregon State Capitol showing street scenes
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What to do in Salem


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Areas of Salem

Creepy, "Silent Hill" type factory town in center Oregon. Or maybe I just play too many video games.

Southeast Salem

While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Honeywood Winery and Willamette Heritage Center.

Southeast Salem
Salem featuring a garden

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

Central Area
Great place to get your pork belly and truffle shoestring fries with blue cheese fix!

#foodie

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Salem
Salem Fairgrounds on a non-fair day

Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fair Skychairs.

Northgate
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North Lancaster

While North Lancaster isn't home to many top sights, Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Lancaster
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North East Salem

Though North East Salem might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

North East Salem