Salem, Polk County, OR
Places to go in Salem
21 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Abiqua Falls Trailhead
Crooked Finger Rd NE, Scotts Mills, OR 97375, USA
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Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
Vast area with croplands, forests & wetlands focused on providing a wintering habitat for geese.
Jefferson, OR 97352, USA
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Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Tranquil nature reserve featuring a hiking trail & birdwatching opportunities.
10995 OR-22, Dallas, OR 97338, USA
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Beazell Memorial Forest
Philomath, OR 97370, USA
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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
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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
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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
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Geer Park
241 Geer Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
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Hoodview Park
4300 Kale St NE, Salem, OR 97305, USA
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Keizer Rapids Park
Riverside green space with trails, a boat ramp, an amphitheater & an off-leash area for dogs.
1900 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA
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Minto-Brown Island Park
898-acre site with paved trails in open & wooded areas, picnic & play areas & an off-leash dog park.
2200 Minto Island Rd SW SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA
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Orchard Heights Park
1165 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304, USA
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Oregon State Capitol State Park
Stone plaques & state flags add historic elements to a landscaped area with fountains & sculpture.
155 Waverly St NE, Salem, OR 97310, USA
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Riverfront City Park
Riverside green area with a playground, an amphitheater, a carousel & the Eco Earth Globe sculpture.
200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
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Riverfront Park
230 Front St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
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Silver Falls State Park
Serene park featuring 10 waterfalls on a 7.2-mile loop trail (no pets allowed), plus campsites.
Oregon, USA
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South Falls District
Silverton, OR 97381, USA
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Weathers Park
4188 Weathers St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
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Wes Bennett Park
Public green space featuring playgrounds & a basketball court along with a splash fountain.
2200 Baxter Rd SE, Salem, OR 97306, USA
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Willamette Mission State Park
A nature preserve with a lake, camping, hiking & picnicking, on the site of a former settlement.
10991 Wheatland Rd NE, Keizer, OR 97303, USA
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Woodmansee Park
Outdoor activity space with a soccer field, disc golf & tennis courts, plus trails & a playground.
4629 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA