Oregon State Capitol
Visit Oregon's Capitol building and enjoy the surrounding state park.
Deepwood Museum & Gardens
Visit Deepwood, a Victorian historic house designed on a five acre public park with gardens, nature trails, greenhouse, and original carriage house.
Gilbert House Children’s Museum
Families with younger children can enjoy immersive and interactive learning experiences.
Willamette Heritage Center
Discover the stories that shaped the Willamette Valley through historic buildings and exhibits. The museum offers a fascinating look at Oregon's cultural and industrial history.
Minto-Brown Island Park
Enjoy Salem’s largest park, including 29 miles of trails across 1,200 acres. Minto-Brown is a beloved recreation area in the Salem community, including our students, faculty, and staff.
Downtown Salem
Walk through Salem’s charming downtown. Visit restaurants, stop for coffee, and more.
First Friday Art Walk
Join Salem’s finest artists and downtown establishments for Downtown Salem’s Art Walk! Enjoy local art, pop-up events, live music, and more as you stroll through downtown Salem from 5-8pm each First Friday!
Salem Saturday Market
The Salem Saturday Market has been operating since 1998! We're proud to share only handmade, homemade, and homegrown products from 200+ local vendors - from artisan food and bakery, to jewelry, art and gifts, to fresh grocery items like seasonal produce, jams, pickles, candy, and more - as one of the largest markets in Oregon we have something for everyone.
Urban Birding
Spend the morning with Ranger Mike and the Salem Audubon Society while they take you on adventures seeking out the various bird species in our parks.
Finders Keepers
Come browse an ever-changing mix of toys, video games, pop-culture items, collectibles, stylish clothing and jewelry, unique home décor, furniture, and one of a kind vintage finds-all from a variety of local vendors. You will find something new and worth the search with every visit. Whether you’re hunting for something rare or just love to explore, there’s always something unexpected waiting inside.