Things to Do in Salem, OR

They call Salem the Cherry City—look out for the cherry trees flowering up and down the city’s streets—but it’s certainly not the pits. In and around Oregon’s state capital, you can find stately and historical homes, the Capitol building, local wineries, and outdoors activities in its many public parks. Salem’s location in the heart of the Willamette Valley means that both the mountains and the coast are just a short drive away. Catch the World Beat Festival if you can—two days in June will stay with you for a lifetime.

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