Free & Cheap Things to Do in Salem, OR

  • The list below includes 66 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, Oregon, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Children's Museums, History Museums and Parks.
  • From Schreiner's Iris Gardens to Minto-Brown Island Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albany, Keizer, Canby and Newberg.
  • The list below includes 66 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, Oregon, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Children's Museums, History Museums and Parks.
  • From Schreiner's Iris Gardens to Minto-Brown Island Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albany, Keizer, Canby and Newberg.
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40.4 Miles
70% 10 votes
Parks 300 NE 53rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR MoreLess Info
Hillsboro's 53rd Ave Community Park is a favorite recreation area of local families. The park features an array of activities and amenities including turf-covered sports fields, a playground and a water play area.
40.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 17966 S Clackamas River Drive, Oregon City, OR 97045 MoreLess Info
Located on the edge of a river, Carver Park provides visitors with opportunities for boating, fishing, and picnics. Locals often bring flotation devices for a day of floating down the river.
40.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3631 SE Roswell Street, Milwaukie, OR 97222 MoreLess Info
Ardenwald Park is a neighborhood park that provides a number of different amenities to its visitors. Visitors to the park commonly enjoy playing on the playground or having a picnic under the covered shelter.
40.9 Miles
67% 9 votes
Aviation Museums 3005 NE Cornell Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124 MoreLess Info
Several expertly restored historic aircraft are displayed at exhibits within the Classic Aircraft Aviation Museum. Rather than just having them available for pictures, aircraft are also flown in airshows throughout the area.
41.2 Miles
100% 9 votes
Breweries 21420 NW Nicholas Ct, Hillsboro, OR 97124 MoreLess Info
Since 2012, Vertigo Brewing has been providing the Hillsboro community with a delicious selection of standard and seasonal beers. The brewery solely serves beer and non-alcoholic beverages in their tasting room and features a food truck on select weekend days.
41.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
Camping Site 595 NW Industrial Way, Estacada, OR 97023 MoreLess Info
At 1000 feet above sea level, visitors can take in views of the green waters of Scenic River at Sunstrip Campground. The campground features 8 campsites with campfire areas and picnic tables.
41.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 18850 NW Covent Garden Pl, Beaverton, OR 97006 MoreLess Info
Magnolia Park is a large neighborhood park offering several recreational amenities. Children may enjoy the park's large playground and spray pad. The park also offers several picnic areas, chess tables, a basketball court, and a tennis court.
41.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 341 S Broadway, Estacada, OR 97023 MoreLess Info
As a co-op studio, The Spiral Gallery displays the artwork of local painters, sculptors, and more. The gallery hosts a special event called Vine Art, where visitors can enjoy painting with a glass of wine.
41.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Disc Golf 20900 NW Amberwood Drive, Hillsboro, OR 97124 MoreLess Info
Situated on 21 acres of wooded terrain, Orchard Park features access to Rock Creek via a set of trails suitable for walking and biking. The park also offers a disc golf course, a children's playground, picnic tables and park benches.
41.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
River Estacada, OR 97023 MoreLess Info
Clackamas River is allows patrons a body of water where patrons can swim, raft, kayak, or use an inner tube down the river. Visitors may also hike, camp, picnic or lay on the rocks by the river.
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