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
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
Outdoors
Riverfront Park
230 Front St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Sports & Recreation
Salem Golf Club
2025 Golf Course Rd S, Salem, OR 97302, USA
Arts & Culture
Salem's Riverfront Carousel
Local volunteers carved more than 40 horses by hand for this indoor carousel, which opened in 2001.
101 Front St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Nightlife
Side Hustle Bar
145 Liberty St NE Ste 101, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Outdoors
Silver Falls State Park
Serene park featuring 10 waterfalls on a 7.2-mile loop trail (no pets allowed), plus campsites.
Oregon, USA
Outdoors
South Falls District
Silverton, OR 97381, USA
Food & Drink
Taproot Lounge & Cafe
Neighborhood, late-night eatery offering a range of American plates & cocktails in a chill setting.
356 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Family
The Athletic Edge Adventure Park
1379 Madison St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Nightlife
The Coin Jam
Clubby 21+ arcade bar with a variety of vintage & new games & a menu of comfort fare, beer & wine.
439 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Food & Drink
The Cozy Taberna
249 Liberty St NE #140, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Food & Drink
The Easy Otter
130 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Food & Drink
The Governor's Cup Coffee Roasters
Relaxed coffee shop known for its house-roasted java, pastries, local art & frequent live music.
471 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Nightlife
The Half Penny Public House
Unfussy tavern offering hearty American comfort fare, with TV sports & regular live music.
3743 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA
Food & Drink
The Yard Food Park
A collection of food carts featuring various eats, a sit-down bar, picnic table seating & events.
4106 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Nightlife
Tiki Lounge Lancaster
165 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97317, USA
Food & Drink
Urban Grange Coffee & Bakery
1594 Edgewater St NW #180, Salem, OR 97304, USA
Nightlife
W. Wallace | Eats & Drinks
383 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Outdoors
Weathers Park
4188 Weathers St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Outdoors
Wes Bennett Park
Public green space featuring playgrounds & a basketball court along with a splash fountain.
2200 Baxter Rd SE, Salem, OR 97306, USA
Nightlife
West Side Tap House
1594 Edgewater St NW #110, Salem, OR 97304, USA
Food & Drink
Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering
Airy lunch destination offering Vietnamese-influenced American dishes plus family-style supper club.
372 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Arts & Culture
Willamette Heritage Center
Victorian-era, water-powered mill turned wool-making museum, with exhibits, a cafe & shops.
1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Outdoors
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