- Our list of the best things to do in Salem, Oregon, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 85 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Salem, OR has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Salem, OR , followed by 136 popular activities in nearby cities, including Dundee, Albany, Dayton, Newberg, McMinnville, Keizer, Aurora, Canby, Carlton, Molalla, Corvallis, Wilsonville and Welches
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Founded in 1892 and housed in a former Masonic Temple, Portland Art Museum features over 40 000 works spanning from European Impressionism through to the present day. Guided tours introduce visitors to the collection.
43.2 Miles
The Portland Japanese Garden is 5.5-acres. The garden has five parts; The Strolling Path Garden featuring a 100-year five-tiered pagoda lantern; the natural garden with water features; the sand and stone garden like a Japanese rock garden; Fiat garden featuring evergreens and azaleas; and the tea garden featuri…
43.2 Miles
A nonprofit symphony composed of all local musicians, the Hillsboro Symphony Orchestra performs a wide variety of different musical programs year-round. They also feature a 'symphony showcase,' or short performance and question and answer session with individual musicians.
43.2 Miles
89%
398 votes
Southwest Broadway at Main Street, Portland, OR 97205
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The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a Broadway theater venue that hosts classical jazz, pop, rock, and gospel music performances. Visitors of this location, which features Italian Rococo Revival Architecture design, can also attend conferences and watch travel films.
43.2 Miles
The Keller Auditorium hosts a wide variety of musical performances and events, including concerts from artists like Bob Dylan and comedy shows from the likes of John Oliver. The location also features a café with a rotating menu.
43.3 Miles
95%
3875 votes
400 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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The International Rose Test Garden is one of 24 gardens designated as a test garden by the All-America Rose Selections, and one of six test gardens for miniature roses recognized by the American Rose Society. The garden is the oldest public garden of its kind in the United States.
43.3 Miles
The World Trade Center is a three-building office complex that also hosts proms, weddings, receptions, corporate events, and holiday parties. Visitors of this location can also participate in running and walking events.
43.5 Miles
Featuring a fountain and several statues, the Tom McCall Waterfront Park offers guests the opportunity to go hiking and biking. Visitors can also access the location's boat dock and visit the site's public art.
43.6 Miles
Powell's City of Books is the biggest bookstore in America. In addition to the bookstore, containing a cafe and an art gallery, Powell's City of Books also sells new and used books online.
43.6 Miles
78%
18 votes
6200 Northwest Gales Creek Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116
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Nestled along the foothills of the Gales Creek Valley, the Shafer Vineyard is a 70-acre estate comprised mostly of vineyards. The winery makes 3,000 gallons of wine each year and they offer wine-tasting tours to those who appreciate fine locally-made wines while munching on homemade crackers and cheese.