SALEM IS MOPO BUCKET LIST 1. TASTE FLIGHTS IN OREGON WINE COUNTRY A day in world-famous Oregon wine country is a must. Include a stop at Oregon’s oldest winery, Honeywood Winery, in downtown Salem. 2. TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS AT WOODEN SHOE TULIP FESTIVAL Behold 40 acres of colorful tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn each spring. This is one of the two major tulip festivals in the Pacific Northwest. 3. HIKE THE TRAIL OF TEN FALLS AT SILVER FALLS STATE PARK In the forested park just east of Salem, this 7.6-mile trek winds along ferndraped trails, passes 10 magnificent waterfalls, and is one of the most enchanting hikes in the state. 4. TEE UP FOR 18 HOLES AT SALEM GOLF CLUB Salem Golf Club is tucked away in a country setting just 10 minutes from downtown. This semi-private club is one of the state’s oldest courses with a full pro shop, restaurant, driving range and practice green. put these 20 salem experiences on your bucket list 5. VISIT THE GORDON HOUSE Take a guided 45-minute tour of the only Frank Lloyd Wright house open to the public in the Pacific Northwest. 6. KAYAK THE WILLAMETTE RIVER WITH SALEM KAYAK RENTALS Salem Kayak Rentals runs a half-day tour from Salem to San Salvador Beach, just north of Salem. It also runs sunset tours. 7. CATCH A SHOW AT THE PENTACLE THEATRE This beloved theater has been a community arts hub for over 60 years, offering standing-ovation plays and musicals in a distinctive and intimate venue in the woods. 8. PLAY DISC GOLF AT DALLAS CITY PARK Tee off and test your throwing skills along this 18-hole course that caters to disc-golf enthusiasts of all levels. The 35-acre park also has basketball courts, horseshoe pits and playground areas. To help you soak up all the area has to offer, we’ve compiled a list of places and experiences you don’t want to miss. For more ideas, visit TravelSalem.com. Cyndi Easterly Silver Falls State Park Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm TravelSalem.com 6
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