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A look at what to do in the major U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. -- July 24, 2006

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Salem, Oregon

Salem, Oregon's capital city sits midway between Portland and Eugene, in the beautiful Willamette Valley, a 100-mile long lowland between the Cascade Mountains and the Lower Coast Range.

With mountains and the Oregon coast to the west, mountains and lakes to the east, an abundance of rivers on every side plus one of the region's largest cities only one hour northward, Salem offers something for everyone.

Ask residents why they live in Salem and you'll hear all about the city's family-friendly ambiance. Salem has been selected several times as an All-American City. Check it out and see if you too fall in love with beautiful Salem, Oregon.

Median income -- $38,881

Median house value -- $131,100

For more information visit www.salemchamber.org or call 800-874-7012.



The Top 8 Attractions in Salem

A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village 503-371-3631

Named after the inventor of the Erector Set, children can learn how bubbles are made, create a puppet show, examine a lunar landscape or play in the largest Erector Set tower in the World.

Forest Exhibit
Enchanted Forest 503-371-4242

Oregon's premier theme park of fun and amusement. Come visit a world of fantasy in the beautiful surrounding lush forests. In Storybook Lane, your favorite storybook characters come to life or ride the Ice Mountain Bobsled roller coaster and the Big Timber Log Ride, the northwest's biggest log theme ride with a 40-foot plunge to splashdown.

Spirit Mountain Casino 800-760-7977

Oregon's number one tourist attraction has a 254-room lodge, five restaurants, 90,000 square feet of casino gaming and offers live entertainment and special events.

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Mission Mill Museum 503-585-7012

Costumed guides take visitors through every stage of wool production at this restored 1889 water-powered wool mill. Also on display is a water-driven turbine that provides electricity for the building.

A great display of waterpower, the Mission Mill Museum turbine sits in the millrace and still generates electricity today.  These are the crown gears of the turbine.The main Mill Building, originally constructed of wood in 1889, burned to the ground in 1895 and was standing again - this time in brick - in 1896. Oregon's abundant water and mild climate makes  it ideal for the woolen industry.

Oregon State Capitol 503-986-1388

This white, Greek-style building has murals inside depicting state history and gardens and sculptures outside. For a unique experience, you can stroll and picnic on the grounds of the Capitol.

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Riverfront Park

The downtown Riverfront Park and outdoor amphitheater host a variety of events and is home to the Riverfront Carousel, with exquisite hand-carved, hand-painted modern horses -- all done by community volunteers.

Oregon Garden

Located just east of Salem in the southern foothills, on 70 acres is the Oregon Garden, showcasing the region's ornamental and agricultural landscape.

Bush House Museum 541-363-4171

Built by pioneer banker/newspaper publisher Asahel Bush II, this Victorian home retains many of its 1800s furnishings, including the wallpaper.



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