SALEM IS MOPO DOWNTOWNS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SALEM The heart of Salem welcomes walkers and shoppers. Start at Top Drawer Boutique, where you can nab upscale and resale clothing, home decor, and more. Next door The Reed is four historic stories of vibrant shops, restaurants and services. A couple blocks north, Salem Center mall is the place to shop ’til you drop. INDEPENDENCE Learn about this town’s Oregon Trail roots, hop farms and the Kalapuya Tribe at the free Independence Heritage Museum. Reading is revered at Second Chance Books, where the friendly staff will help you find a great used book; then stop into Melting Pot Candy for its family- recipe toffee, truffles and caramels. DALLAS Shopaholics will leave Henry and Me Boutique with bags full of cute women’s clothes, baby items and jewelry. Grandma’s Attic Sewing Emporium is “sew” worth a stop for its eclectic selection of fabrics. Next pop into Dreamies Creamery for maple-bacon ice cream made from local sheep’s milk. SILVERTON Browse inspiring paintings, pottery and sculpture from over 25 local and regional artists at Lunaria Gallery. The creative vibes continue at Apples to Oranges, where you’ll find knitting yarn, teas, puzzles and gifts. Nearby The Wild Dandelion has a beautifully curated selection of handcrafted home goods. Polk County Tourism Alliance Downtown Dallas cute downtowns Lace up and hit the sidewalks of Salem and the area’s charming small towns. The Reed, downtown Salem TravelSalem.com 20
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