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1. Oregon State Capitol ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Salem's Riverfront Carousel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Enchanted Forest Theme Park, Salem

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Deepwood Museum & Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

5. E.Z. Orchards Farm Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© E.Z. Orchards Farm Market

6. The Hallie Ford Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© The Hallie Ford Museum of Art

7. The Willamette Heritage Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© The Willamette Heritage Center

8. Minto-Brown Island Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Gilbert House Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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10. OSH Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

11. Willamette Valley Pie Company

© Willamette Valley Pie Company

12. Honeywood Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

13. Willamette Mission State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Bush House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Salem Art Association Photo

15. Cristom Vineyards

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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16. Pentacle Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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17. Salem Saturday Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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18. Salem Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions

19. Historic Elsinore Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Historic Elsinore Theatre

20. Ankeny Vineyard

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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21. Santiam Brewing

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

22. Willamette Queen Sternwheeler

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Salem is set in the picturesque Willamette Valley in Oregon, one of the most fertile agricultural regions of the United States. A richly diverse cultural city, Salem has a historic downtown, state capitol, and several museums. Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens in this city, hike through ancient forests, or visit a charming hilltop abbey.

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