Salem, Polk County, OR
Places to go in Salem
75 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Outdoors
Abiqua Falls Trailhead
Crooked Finger Rd NE, Scotts Mills, OR 97375, USA

Food & Drink
Amadeus Restaurant
New American dishes with global flair & craft cocktails offered in a casual, contemporary space.
135 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Outdoors
Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
Vast area with croplands, forests & wetlands focused on providing a wintering habitat for geese.
Jefferson, OR 97352, USA

Food & Drink
Archive Coffee & Bar
Industrial-chic cafe serving creative New American fare & morphing into a cocktail bar at night.
102 Liberty St NE #120, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Outdoors
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Tranquil nature reserve featuring a hiking trail & birdwatching opportunities.
10995 OR-22, Dallas, OR 97338, USA

Outdoors
Beazell Memorial Forest
Philomath, OR 97370, USA

Wellness
Bella Rose Medispa
1395 Liberty St SE 2nd floor, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Food & Drink
Bentley's
Large, clubby American restaurant & lounge in the Grand Hotel serving steaks, pizza & seafood.
291 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Food & Drink
Best Little Roadhouse
Kid-friendly American steakhouse & burger spot with a full bar & 18-hole mini-golf course.
1145 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Food & Drink
Broadway Coffeehouse
Bright, airy coffee shop offering craft brews, plus local art & conference rooms.
1300 Broadway St NE #100, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Outdoors
Bryan Johnston Park
Neighborhood park featuring a walking loop, a toddler playground & a half-court basketball court.
400 Mildred Ln SE, Salem, OR 97306, USA

Outdoors
Bush's Pasture Park
Verdant, 90-plus acre park featuring flower gardens, playgrounds, trails, tennis courts & more.
890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Outdoors
Bush’s Pasture Park Rose Garden
Compact botanical park with diverse flower & plant species, plus a gazebo & a greenhouse.
600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Sports & Recreation
Chehalem Glenn Golf Course
4501 E Fernwood Rd, Newberg, OR 97132, USA

Family
Claw Factory
1657 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Arts & Culture
Create A Memory Paint Your Own Pottery and Fused Glass Studio
270 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Sports & Recreation
Creekside Golf Club
6250 Club House Dr SE, Salem, OR 97306, USA

Food & Drink
DaVinci Ristorante
Long-lived, romantic Italian restaurant with a loft, a large wine list & live piano music.
180 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Arts & Culture
Deepwood Museum & Gardens
Formal gardens, nature trails & a Queen Anne Victorian home with history exhibits & guided tours.
1116 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Arts & Culture
Elsinore Theatre
Music & live-theater venue in a 1926 former movie house with Gothic stylings & a 1,534-pipe organ.
170 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Family
Enchanted Forest
Long-standing children's theme park featuring classic rides & storybook-inspired attractions.
8462 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, OR 97392, USA

Food & Drink
Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge
Casual, historic eatery on an airport runway with American fare, plus outdoor seating & happy hours.
2680 Aerial Way SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Food & Drink
French Press Coffee and Crepes
Gourmet sweet & savory crepes, espresso, smoothies & panini in a contemporary space with a patio.
2725 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Shopping
Furniture Gallery NW
642 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA