NIGHTLIFE Catch some live music, shoot pool or kick back with a craft cocktail at these alive-after-5 hot spots. LIVE MUSIC Come for the late-night craft cocktails, stay for the pumping R&B playlist every Saturday night at Salem’s chic Adobe Restaurant & Bar. Pair a tequila sour with a few pork-belly bites and enjoy the chill vibes. On Thursday and Saturday nights, Salem’s Christo’s Pizzeria welcomes jazz, funk, blues and global bands into its intimate lounge. Enjoy the tunes with an artisan margherita pizza and a frosty pint. The top-shelf whiskey isn’t the only thing that goes down smooth at Golden Hop Saloon in Independence. The rustic bar has live rock, folk and country bands on Saturday nights that hit the spot. BARS For upscale food and laid-back energy, Mykie’s Bar & Lounge in downtown Salem has pool tables, darts, trivia nights and good vibes. The pizza and tofu wings are scrumptious, and the 28 beer taps are largely local. Or pluck your quarters into Ms. Pac-Man, Star Wars pinball and other classic games at Salem’s 21-and-over Coin Jam Arcade & Grill. Celebrate your high score with pulled-pork sliders and a cider. For a small gathering with friends, relax on the cozy couches at Fireside Lounge in Silverton and enjoy a glass of Oregon wine and shared plates. The Hot Hive (gin with jalapeno honey) will warm your bones as much as the fireplace. THINGS TO DO After an amazing dinner in downtown Salem, catch a top-notch live music, comedy, dance or theater performance at the Historic Grand Theatre. With only 402 seats, it’s about as intimate as it gets. Theater buffs will also love the volunteer-run Pentacle Theatre, where every seat is a good one and the acting selections can’t be beat. If you want to be part of the action, the Las Vegas-style Spirit Mountain Casino in Grand Ronde will light you up. From slots and classic table games to live shows, it’s a thrilling getaway, just 30 miles from Salem. SILVERTON Grab a cinnamon-maple macchiato and a scone from the Silverton Coffee Station, located in a restored 76 gas station, and then spend the afternoon perusing antique clothes, toys, glassware and more from the many creative vendors at The Red Bench. The creative vibes continue at Apples to Oranges, where you’ll find unique knitting yarn, teas, puzzles and gifts. WOODBURN The free Woodburn Museum offers something for your entire crew, from cultural exhibits to a real-life bison skeleton. Don’t miss Luis’s Taqueria for tasty tacos with homemade corn tortillas, plus authentic chavindecas, tortillas filled with mozzarella and meat. Then pop into Miranda’s Bakery and fill your tray with freshly baked pan dulce, doughnuts and milhojas cake — layers of thin, crispy dough with dulce de leche. AURORA Antique hunters flock to Aurora Antiques for its dizzying collection of vintage furniture, glassware and more. The antique hunt continues at Three Daisies Vintage, with two floors of vintage treasures and toys. Then treat yourself to a peppery Italian sandwich made on freshbaked bread or a gooey from-scratch cinnamon roll at the friendly White Rabbit Bakery. Courtesy of Apples to Oranges Apples to Oranges Dreamies Creamery in Dallas Altar Media 21 TravelSalem.com
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