Some places sneak up on you slowly, revealing their charms over time like a good mystery novel.
Silverton, Oregon, is not one of those places, it hits you right in the feels the moment you arrive.
Located in the Cascade Mountain foothills about 45 minutes southeast of Portland, this town of colorful Victorian buildings and genuine small-town warmth feels like stepping into a dream you didn’t know you were having.
The historic downtown along Water Street showcases buildings painted in colors so cheerful they could cure a bad mood from fifty paces…