SALEM IS MOPO QUICK PICKS Joshua Rainey La Familia Cider Company The Gordon House THE FOODIE Salem’s Don Froylan Creamery makes mouthwatering Mexican cheeses such as Oaxaca and asadero, plus house-made salsa and chorizos. Grab a hot quesadilla at the nacho bar while watching the cheese being made, and buy some queso fresco to take with you. Belly up to the complimentary honey-tasting bar at Salem’s Flying Bee Ranch and sample a tantalizing lineup of raw Oregon honey, including meadowfoam and blackberry. For sweet tooths with sensitive tummies, Salem’s Bigwig Donuts bakes vegan, gluten-free doughnut holes daily in gourmet flavors such as matcha chocolate and maple. Cider lovers will want to hit La Familia Cider Company in downtown Salem for a frosty glass of Oregon craft cider infused with the traditional flavors of Mexico’s aguas frescas, such as guayaba and tamarindo. quick picks Know what you like and want to do it in a weekend trip? This roundup highlights some of the top curated experiences in the Salem area. Whether you’re into Mexican cheese, Oregon pinot or old-growth forests, embrace it. THE HISTORY BUFF As the 1878 home of Asahel Bush, founding editor of the Oregon Statesman, Salem’s Bush House Museum preserves both the area’s history and cultural diversity. Take a tour and see several of the Bush family’s original furnishings. You can also visit the iconic Oregon State Capitol and peruse fascinating historical exhibits. Architecture fans will want to tour Oregon’s only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house, The Gordon House, in Silverton. The 1963 structure includes elements TravelSalem.com 6
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