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Bethel Heights Vineyard
Ollie #1 of 33 attractions in Salem
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  14.4 km from city centre
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Oregon State Capitol
Ollie #2 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Architecture and history enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to this white, Greek-style building whose rotunda is topped with a gold leaf statue...... more » Owner description: Architecture and history enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to this white, Greek-style building whose rotunda is topped with a gold leaf statue representing Oregon's first settlers. Inside are murals depicting state history, and outside are sculptures, gardens and grounds for strolling or picnicking. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Salem Public Library
Ollie #3 of 33 attractions in Salem
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
Ollie #4 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: There's plenty to stimulate young minds at this hands-on children's museum named for the inventor of the Erector Set. Kids can learn how bubbles are...... more » Owner description: There's plenty to stimulate young minds at this hands-on children's museum named for the inventor of the Erector Set. Kids can learn how bubbles are made, examine a lunar landscape, play in the largest Erector Set tower in the world or create a puppet show. « less
Attraction type  Children’s Museums; Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Bush's Pasture Park
Ollie #5 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Smack in the middle of the city sits the 90-acre Bush's Pasture Park, with trails for jogging, walking or biking, picnic areas and playgrounds,...... more » Owner description: Smack in the middle of the city sits the 90-acre Bush's Pasture Park, with trails for jogging, walking or biking, picnic areas and playgrounds, Oregon's oldest greenhouse conservatory and the historic Bush House Museum, a Victorian home with original wallpaper and furnishings. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Enchanted Forest Theme Park
Ollie #6 of 33 attractions in Salem
4 of 5 stars 67 reviews
A theme park with a western mining town and several rides.
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  11.6 km from city centre
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Schreiner's Iris Gardens
Ollie #7 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Awarded the "2003 Dykes Memorial Medal" for its Iris hybrid, this company has devoted more than 73 years to the breeding and growing of award-winning...... more » Owner description: Awarded the "2003 Dykes Memorial Medal" for its Iris hybrid, this company has devoted more than 73 years to the breeding and growing of award-winning Iris. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Gardens
Distance  12.6 km from city centre
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Willamette University
Ollie #8 of 33 attractions in Salem
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
The oldest Liberal Arts college west of the Rockies.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Ollie #9 of 33 attractions in Salem
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: An outstanding collection of Native American baskets is one of the highlights of this Willamette University museum, which specializes in art of the...... more » Owner description: An outstanding collection of Native American baskets is one of the highlights of this Willamette University museum, which specializes in art of the Pacific Northwest and also features European and Asian art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Riverfront Carousel
Ollie #10 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Mission Mill Museum
Ollie #11 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Costumed guides take visitors through all stages of the wool production process at the restored 1889 water-powered wool mill located on a five-acre...... more » Owner description: Costumed guides take visitors through all stages of the wool production process at the restored 1889 water-powered wool mill located on a five-acre museum complex that also includes other museums and historical buildings. You can also view the water-driven turbine that provides electricity for the buildings. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Honeywood Winery
Ollie #12 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Constructed in 1933, Honeywood is Oregon's oldest winery. Today, it specializes in sweet fruit wines.
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Cubanisimo Vineyards
Ollie #13 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
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Bush House Museum
Ollie #14 of 33 attractions in Salem
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

Bush House is the 1878 mansion of pioneer Asahel Bush II, a millionaire newspaperman and banker.  Mr. Bush and his family, the only occupants of this home, lived in Bush House for... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Elsinore Theatre
Ollie #15 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Minto-Brown Island Park
Ollie #16 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

Minto-Brown Island Park is a very large park in southern Salem. It has a large off-leash area for dogs and many miles of paved paths thru a variety of different landscapes: by the... more »

Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Redhawk Vineyard
Ollie #17 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This vineyard with a sense of humor occasionally veers from the norm with lables like "Grateful Red," and is known for its reasonably priced table...... more » Owner description: This vineyard with a sense of humor occasionally veers from the norm with lables like "Grateful Red," and is known for its reasonably priced table wines. Its spicy Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay wines are aged in French oak barrels, creating an unusual intensity of flavor. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  7.1 km from city centre
Willamette Mission State Park
Ollie #18 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
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Ankeny Vineyard
Ollie #19 of 33 attractions in Salem
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Ankeny Vineyard Winery is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley on the southernmost slopes of the Salem Hills, overlooking the Ankeny National...... more » Owner description: Ankeny Vineyard Winery is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley on the southernmost slopes of the Salem Hills, overlooking the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge. All of our wines are made from our estate grown Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Marechal Foch and Early Muscat grapes. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  13.1 km from city centre
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Historic Deepwood Estate
Ollie #20 of 33 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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