A park right along the river, wineries all around the city’s edge and a plethora of art and history museums, outdoor excursions and live events to check out.
No, this isn’t Portland, it’s Salem. With its small-town vibe in a city setting, it has (almost) everything conveniently in or outside of it, for work and play. Salem may not be known as a food destination, but those who live in Salem know you don’t have to drive to Portland for a memorable excursion and a great meal.
For art and history museum fans, Salem offers the Hallie Ford Museum of Art and Willamette Heritage Center; nature buffs can admire Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush Pasture Park; and music lovers can enjoy live events at the Elsinore Theatre, Historic Grand Theatre and bars across the city…