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Great Escape
A look at what to do in the major U.S. and
worldwide tourist destinations. -- July 24, 2006
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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.
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| The Top 8
Attractions in Salem |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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
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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. |
 
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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