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Although it's the state capital, the third largest city in the state, and home to Willamette University, Salem feels more like a small Midwestern college town than a Pacific Rim capital. Founded by a Methodist missionary, the city still wears its air of conservatism like a minister's collar. No one has ever accused Salem of being too raucous or rowdy. Even when both the school and the legislature are in session, the city barely seems charged with energy. The quiet conservatism does, however, give the city a certain charm that's not found in the other cities of the Willamette Valley. Though there are some interesting museums and the state capitol building to be visited here, it is the countryside surrounding Salem that is the real attraction. Within 20 to 25 miles of Salem, you'll find the Oregon Garden, Silver Falls State Park (one of the most beautiful state parks in Oregon), wineries, commercial flower fields, and several quaint small towns (Silverton, Mt. Angel, Independence, and Monmouth) that conjure up the Willamette Valley's pioneer past.
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AttractionsSilver Falls State Park
15 miles southeast of Silverton on Ore. 214
Silverton, Oregon Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Located 26 miles east of Salem on Ore. 214, this is the largest state park in Oregon and one of... Read More Hallie Ford Museum of Art
700 State St
Salem, Oregon Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center) Description: This is one of the three top art museums in Oregon and features collections of Native American... Read More A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village
116 Marion St. NE
Salem, Oregon Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: Known as the "man who saved Christmas," Salem's A. C. Gilbert may not be familiar to most... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Salem
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