Aurora is a delightful historic city within the greater Salem, Oregon metropolitan region, best known as the home of the Aurora Colony Christian utopian settlement in the mid-19th century. Though the settlement has long been disbanded, visitors can learn about the region's colony history at the Old Aurora Colony Museum, which preserves many of the colony's former structures. The Canby Ferry line offers service across the Willamette River, one of the region's oldest operating ferry lines. Portland's downtown district is just half an hour away, home to hip microbreweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and eco-friendly tourist attractions.

The Canby Ferry

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Old Aurora Colony Museum

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