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501 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301

A neighborhood sports bar with big screens for all the games, cold draft beer, and hearty American fare. A go-to spot for football Sundays and UFC fight nights.

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AMF Firebird Lanes

4303 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301

AMF Firebird Lanes offers 32 bowling lanes, an arcade, a sports bar and a pro shop in Salem. The operator offers lane reservations and event bookings online. Check the current session price, lane availability and opening times before visiting.

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Al's Garden & Home

1220 North Pacific Hwy, Woodburn, OR

Al's Garden & Home has a Woodburn store listed at 1220 North Pacific Highway. Its website offers plants, gardening supplies and outdoor-living products. This is a regional shopping stop, not a downtown Salem attraction. Check the Woodburn store page for hours and stock before driving out.

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Amadeus Restaurant

310 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Family-owned contemporary American restaurant in downtown Salem featuring creative dinner menu with local ingredients, happy hour, and private dining.

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Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

2301 Wintel Rd, Jefferson, OR 97352

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge is near the Santiam and Willamette rivers. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service lists free access from dawn to dusk. On October 26, 2026, its site said the Rail Trail boardwalk was closed until further notice and seasonal trails had closed September 30. The Pintail-Egret Marsh Boardwalk Trail is listed as open year-round. Check current trail notices before leaving; not every route is available in winter.

Photo: Drew, Aaron D. - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service · Public domain. Cropped to fit; photo remains under this license.

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Apples to Oranges

204 E. Main St, Silverton, OR

Apples to Oranges is a yarn, tea and gift shop in Silverton. The shop lists yarn and knitting supplies, looseleaf tea, children's books and toys, puzzles and chocolate among its offerings. Check current store hours and stock before making a trip for a particular item.

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Exhibit: Textilezzz - The Fabric of Sleep

Sep 4, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 PT

Willamette Heritage Center

Get COZY this fall at the Willamette Heritage Center as we dive into the warm and fuzzy relationship between people and the fabrics we sleep [...]

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Willamette Heritage Center

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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Oct 30, 2026 - Feb 26, 2027 PT

Experience Fleetwood Mac's timeless songs reimagined in an intimate Candlelight setting. From Go Your Own Way to Landslide and The Chain, rediscover the harmonies and heartfelt storytelling that have defined a generation. This concert experience is a tribute.

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Hallie Ford Museum of Art

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First Friday Art Walk

Nov 6, 2026 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT

Free admission from 5-8pm at the museum every 1st Friday of the month!

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The Fab Four - Beatles' A Hard Day's Night

Nov 6, 2026 • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM PT

Elsinore Theatre

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. Their 2026 tour brings an all-new show to the stage, celebrating the diamond anniversary of the Beatles’ first feature film, A Hard Day’s Night. This spectacular performance features the iconic soundtrack, along with the Beatles’ greatest hits from every era of their career.

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