TravelSalem.com 2 5 5 213 214 213 18 18 223 99W 221 99E 18 22W 22E Salem Turner Aumsville Grand Ronde Gervais Mt. Angel Silverton Stayton Dallas Rickreall Keizer Independence Monmouth Falls City Willamina Woodburn Hubbard Aurora St. Paul Brooks Jefferson Sublimity WILLAMETTE RIVER Champoeg SALEM REGION OVERVIEW Located at the 45th parallel in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Salem is home of the Oregon State Capitol and an urban downtown alive with independent shops, restaurants, museums and cultural attractions. Salem is also located in one of the world’s most agriculturally productive regions, where you can sample some of Oregon’s best berries, hazelnuts, honeys, cheeses, and handcrafted artisan products from chocolates and jams to ciders and blended spirits. The vineyards that blanket the hillsides of the Van Duzer Corridor, Eola-Amity Hills and Cascade Foothills produce award-winning wines ready to sip and savor alongside wine-paired seasonal dishes. Take a moment to appreciate the expansive Mid-Valley region, spanning 44 miles from north to south and 50 miles from east to west. At the north is St. Paul, famous for its annual rodeo. To the west is Grand Ronde, where Native culture is celebrated during its annual powwow. Travel south to Jefferson, known as the mint capital of the world. To the east, Silverton is most famous for its proximity to Silver Falls State Park and its breathtaking Trail of Ten Falls, one of the state’s most majestic and popular attractions, and the new ADA-accessible trail, North Rim Trail. Crisscrossing the Mid-Valley are the mighty Willamette and Santiam rivers and countless pristine lakes, creeks, streams and reservoirs that visitors love to paddle, fish and boat year-round. And the lush, green old-growth forests here are an oasis for hiking, biking and other nature-based pursuits. If you are seeking new experiences and natural wonders, you’ll find plenty to explore in Salem.
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