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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43.7 Miles
91% 1048 votes
Walking Tours Portland, OR 97204 MoreLess Info
People on a Portland Walking Tour can learn about Portland. The company offers seven different tours including Underground Portland exploring Old Town and Chinatown, Beyond Bizarre exploring paranormal activity, Best of Portland exploring why Portland is a great place to live, and Roses Gone Wild exploring the …
43.7 Miles
The Grand Central Restaurant and Bowling Lounge features twelve lanes with computerized scoring, HD projection screens and couches. The location also hosts college football viewing parties and an arcade game room.
43.7 Miles
29% 201 votes
Music Venue 8 Northwest Sixth Ave., Portland, OR 97209 MoreLess Info
Featuring a capacity for 1410 individuals, the Roseland Theater & Grill is a concert venue offering standing room only admission. Past bands that have performed at the venue include Foghat, Pearl Jam, Prince, and Bob Dylan, among others.
43.8 Miles
89% 45 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, OR 97031 MoreLess Info
Fusing the landscapes of moist heavy forest and dry brush prairies is the Tom McCall Nature Preserve. The preserve is a nature lovers playground and offers scenic views, hiking trails and ponds.
43.8 Miles
89% 835 votes
Arcades 511 NW Couch St., Portland, OR 97209 MoreLess Info
Home to a variety of classic video games, Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade features over 60 arcade games along with 27 pinball machines. The arcade provides a full-service bar and is used for karaoke, trivia, game tournaments and private events.
43.8 Miles
85% 757 votes
Shopping Districts 108 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209 MoreLess Info
The Portland Saturday Market features vendors that sell soaps, metal jewelry, art, and pottery and ceramic works. The location also hosts live music events and a 'Why I Love Handmade' artist appreciation contest.
43.9 Miles
92% 1921 votes
Gardens 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209 MoreLess Info
Participate in poetry tours, learn to play the mandarin, learn traditional Chinese arts, learn calligraphy, learn the Chinese language, and listen to music are all activities done at the Lan Su Chinese Gardens. Most visitors opt, however, to go on a tour of the gardens.
43.9 Miles
99% 134 votes
Specialty Museums 26385 NW Groveland Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124 MoreLess Info
Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals is a local earth science museum which features the largest collection of diverse fossils, minerals, meteorites and more, on the Pacific Northwest.
43.9 Miles
18% 28 votes
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Old Town

Historic Districts Southwest Fourth Avenue and Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97209 MoreLess Info
The Old Town of Albuquerque is a shopping and tourist destination that features art galleries, jewelry stores, specialty shops, and antiques stores. Visitors of this site can also enjoy candy, ice cream, and coffee shops.
44.0 Miles
71% 28 votes
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Hawthorne

Neighborhoods 3345 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 MoreLess Info
This 370-seat live arts venue features live music, theatre, dance, and comedy performances from the likes of Denzel Curry, The Sonics, and Bully through its Mike Thrasher Present events. The location also hosts special events, such as jazz festivals.
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