What to do in Salem, OR

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Photo provided by Ron Cooper/Travel Salem
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Oregon State Capitol which includes street scenes
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Salem Tourist Attractions & Activities

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  • Salem is a favourite among thrill seekers suchlike yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Salem to learn about local culture and participate in the best activities, and a good amount of them can't wait to come back. The top things to do can earn the interest of even seasoned explorers, and it's easy to see why. Our activities includes a wide array of entertainment and opportunities for adventure. With one-of-a kind ways to discover the best this area has to give like a Salem Witch Museum, there is an abundance of active options at your disposal when you check out the inventory of activities here at Expedia Australia.

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What to do in Salem


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Southeast Salem

While Southeast Salem may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Honeywood Winery and Historic Deepwood Estate.

Southeast Salem
Salem showing a park

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

Central Area
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West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Salem Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Salem
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Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fair Skychairs.

Northgate
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Northeast Neighbors

If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Neighbors
Bush House Museum showing a garden

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush's Pasture Park and Historic Deepwood Estate are top sights worth seeing.

South Central

 

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