Welcome to Salem

The Most Oregon Part of Oregon

If you're looking for the authentic Oregon experience, look no further - your journey's just begun.

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Avelo Airlines offers nonstop service to Las Vegas and Los Angeles from Salem. book a flight

Things to Do

Salem inarguably offers the best of the big city and small town Oregon – where one-of-a-kind experiences allow visitors to get up close and personal with the crafters and creators, artists and…

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Eat & Drink

It’s no secret that Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley is home to a thriving food-and-drink scene. The area is bursting with quirky eateries, intimate wineries and craft breweries – along with an eclectic mix…

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Places to Stay

From full-service hotels to vineyard stays, campgrounds to cozy bed and breakfasts - you’ll find a plenty of places where you can rest and re-charge.

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Yes, Keep your calendar open.

The latest events and things to do throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley. See our Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

33rd Annual Oregon Grape Stomp Championship & Harvest Celebration

Sept 21 — 22, 2024

Enjoy a relaxing day at the vineyard with wine, a special food menu, a costume contest, grape stomping and live music.

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¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos | Hispanic Heritage Festival

September 28, 2024

Food, Music, and Performances at Riverfront Park!

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Bauman’s Harvest Festival

Sept 21 — Oct 30, 2024

Fun for the entire family! There will be mazes, obstacle courses, rides, farm animals, and more.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

View or get a free copy of our 2024-25 Visitor Guide here.

Pictured: Francisco Ochoa, Don Froylan Creamery

Blog

Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month and these Salem-Area Icons

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off September 15 and the Salem region is ready to celebrate. Whether you plan on watching the Aztec dancing in Woodburn’s Downtown Plaza, catching a live band at the ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos festival, or chilling out with a tequila cocktail and gaucho-style steak, look for these local Latin luminaries who are inspiring their community.

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