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.

Gamberetti's

Food & Drink

Gamberetti's

Casual, locally focused Italian eatery serving classic, gluten-free & vegan options & area wines.

195 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Geer Park

Outdoors

Geer Park

241 Geer Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Get Air Trampoline Park

Family

Get Air Trampoline Park

3910 Rickey St SE, Salem, OR 97317, USA

Gilbert House Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

Gilbert House Children's Museum

Children's science & art museum spanning 3 Victorian houses plus an outdoor play area.

116 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Grand Theater

Arts & Culture

Grand Theater

187 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Honky Tonk Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Honky Tonk Bar & Grill

2275 McGilchrist St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Hoodview Park

Outdoors

Hoodview Park

4300 Kale St NE, Salem, OR 97305, USA

IKE Box Café

Food & Drink

IKE Box Café

Comfy, airy cafe offering java drinks, light fare, work areas & live music nights in convivial digs.

299 Cottage St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Isaac's | Downtown

Food & Drink

Isaac's | Downtown

Airy, industrial-chic destination offering sandwiches, bagels & pastries, plus all-day breakfast.

201 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Keizer Rapids Park

Outdoors

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

Kraftworks Taphouse

Nightlife

Kraftworks Taphouse

241 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

L.B. Day Amphitheater

Arts & Culture

L.B. Day Amphitheater

Modern outdoor theater at Oregon State Fairgrounds hosting State Fair events & big-name concerts.

2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Lively Station

Food & Drink

Lively Station

3635 River Rd S, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Masonry Grill

Food & Drink

Masonry Grill

120 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

McMenamins Boon's Treasury

Nightlife

McMenamins Boon's Treasury

Comfortable pub from the McMenamins chain in an 1860 general store with a patio & live music.

888 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Minto-Brown Island Park

Outdoors

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

Noble Wave | Louisiana Kitchen

Food & Drink

Noble Wave | Louisiana Kitchen

189 Liberty St NE Ste 112, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Offbeat Coffee

Food & Drink

Offbeat Coffee

1190 12th St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Orchard Heights Park

Outdoors

Orchard Heights Park

1165 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304, USA

Oregon State Capitol State Park

Outdoors

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

OSH Museum of Mental Health

Arts & Culture

OSH Museum of Mental Health

2600 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Physiq Fitness

Sports & Recreation

Physiq Fitness

4825 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

Powerland Heritage Park

Arts & Culture

Powerland Heritage Park

Open-air exhibits featuring old farm machinery, a mini-train & the Pacific Northwest Truck Museum.

3995 Brooklake Rd NE, Salem, OR 97303, USA

Ritter's Housemade Foods

Food & Drink

Ritter's Housemade Foods

Locally sourced cuisine, from breakfast to brick-oven pizza, & wines in a modern, minimalist space.

102 Liberty St NE #100, Salem, OR 97301, USA