A sprawling 90-acre urban park with hiking trails, rose gardens, a historic house, playgrounds, and a stunning art center. A green oasis in central Salem.

600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302

🎨 Arts

World Beat Gallery & Festival

4.7

(334 reviews)

The World Beat Gallery gives local cultural communities a space to share their heritage; the stories told come directly from members of our community, as do.

390 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR

Free

🌲 Outdoor

West Cascades Scenic Byway

4.7

(162 reviews)

A breathtaking scenic drive winding through the forests, rivers, and mountain landscapes of the western Cascades, offering waterfalls, hot springs, and endless outdoor recreation.

Salem, OR

🧘 Wellness

Club Pilates South Salem

4.7

(89 reviews)

A specialized reformer-based Pilates studio with signature classes including Reformer Flow, Cardio Sculpt, and Suspend (TRX). Tiered levels from Foundation to Mastery.

4555 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97302

Hidden Gem

Free

🌲 Outdoor

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

4.7

(198 reviews)

Kids

A premier birding destination south of Salem with flat trails through marshes and riparian forests. Over 200 bird species identified. Peaceful and stunning year-round.

2301 Wintel Rd, Jefferson, OR 97352

🍽️ Dining

Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro

4.7

(612 reviews)

Kids

Iconic Salem breakfast spot in a converted house, famous for crème brûlée French toast, cinnamon roll pancakes, and creative eggs Benedict. Expect a line on weekends—it's worth the wait.

140 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Upcoming Events

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Salem Community Market

May 2 - Oct 31, 2026

Riverfront Park

A vibrant Saturday farmers market featuring local produce, artisan crafts, food vendors, and live music in downtown Salem. Running April through October.

Free

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Salem Art Fair & Festival 2026

Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2026

Bush's Pasture Park

Oregon's premier outdoor art event returns to Bush's Pasture Park with 200+ artist booths, live music on multiple stages, hands-on art activities, international food court, and Oregon wine & beer garden.

Free

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Terri Clark at Elsinore Theatre

Sep 13, 2026 • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Elsinore Theatre

Canadian country music star Terri Clark performs her greatest hits including "Better Things to Do," "Poor Poor Pitiful Me," and "Girls Lie Too" at the Elsinore Theatre.

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Bobby Lee: Comedy Tour

Sep 18, 2026 • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Elsinore Theatre

Comedian and actor Bobby Lee (MADtv, TigerBelly podcast) brings his hilarious stand-up comedy tour to the Elsinore Theatre for one night only.

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