SALEM IS MOPO ACCESSIBILITY accessible and adaptive experiences The Salem area offers a wide range of accessible and adaptive experiences for exploring the great outdoors and enjoying cultural attractions. Looking for accessible lodging, activities and restaurants tailored to your needs? Visit WheelTheWorld.com, the leading travel platform designed with accessibility at its core, now featuring Salem-specific experiences for visitors of all abilities. For adventure seekers, Silver Falls State Park offers accessible trails that showcase the area’s lush forests and waterfalls. The new North Canyon day-use area has picnic tables, an ADA-accessible restroom and the thoughtfully designed North Rim Trail — a 1-mile, hard-surfaced path with a viewpoint of North Falls. At the South Falls parking area, a short paved trail leads to an overlook of the park’s South Falls, a spectacular 177-foot waterfall. Soar to new heights with Tree Climbing at Silver Falls. This one-of-a-kind adventure gives participants the rare thrill of ascending a 300-foot Douglas fir. Expert guides ensure a safe and exhilarating climb using specialized harnesses and battery-powered ascender devices, accommodating wheelchair users and other participants for this adaptive experience. In downtown Silverton, Old Mill Park delights children of all ages with an all-abilities playground featuring paved walkways and rubberized surfaces for easy wheelchair access, as well as inclusive play structures, such as ground-level merry-gorounds and bucket swings. Families can also visit the Gilbert House Children’s Museum, located in Salem’s Riverfront Park, where the first level of each historic house is wheelchair accessible. The museum’s Sensory Portal Room provides a welcoming space filled with tactile toys and sensory-play features designed for children with diverse sensory needs. Just steps away, the Salem Riverfront Carousel hosts Sensory Hour on the first Monday of every month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. During this time, the music is turned off and lights are dimmed (or turned off entirely if requested) to create a calm, comfortable experience. For a cozy night out, catch a film at Salem’s Northern Lights Theatre Pub, which offers monthly sensory-sensitive screenings. One Saturday each month, the theater lowers the volume and raises the lights, creating a relaxed environment where viewers can move around freely. On select Sundays, captioned showings are available. Tree Climbing at Silver Falls Adaptive Tree Climbing at Silver Falls TravelSalem.com 16
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