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Salem is the capital of Oregon and the state's third largest city. It lies along Interstate 5, between Portland and Eugene.The city was founded in 1841 by Methodist missionary Jason Lee, whose goal was to gather the Indians together and "teach them to cultivate the ground and live more comfortably than they could by hunting, and as they do this, teach them religion." After limited success, Lee became discouraged and decided to sell lots to the Oregon Institute, which developed into Willamette University, the oldest institution of higher learning west of Missouri. Today Salem, population 136,924, is the state's governmental center and a distribution, processing and commercial hub of the Willamette Valley. The city boasts a multitude of visitor attractions, including Historical Museums, parks, gardens and wineries. There is also a Salem, West Virginia. Salem is part of the Salem, Oregon metro area.
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Antique shops and shows Antique Village | Dora Pohl Antiques | Et Cetera Antiques | Salem Collector's Market |
Art Elsinore Gallery | Festival Chorale Oregon | Hallie Brown Ford Museum of Art | Mary Lou Zeek Gallery | Mid-Valley Arts Council | Salem Chamber Orchestra |
Art Centers Bush Barn Art Center | Salem Art Association |
Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns A Creekside Inn, The Marquee House | Bethel Heights Farm Bed & Breakfast | Vista Park Bed & Breakfast |
Education A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village | Chemeketa Community College | Chemeketa Community College | Salem Bible College | Western Baptist College | Willamette University | Willamette University |
Farmers Markets Salem Saturday Market |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries A Taste of Thai | American Family Restaurant | Cafe at the Capitol | Fitts Seafood | J James Restaurant | j. james Restaurant | Karma's Cafe at Mission Mill | Old Europe Inn | Taqueria Los Panditas |
Golf Auburn Center Golf | Battle Creek Golf Course | Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course | Creekside Golf Club | McNary Golf Club | Meadowlawn Golf Course | Meadowlawn Golf Course | Phoenix Inn Suites South Salem | Salem Golf Club |
History Bush House Museum | Gaiety Hill/Bush's Pasture Park | Historic Deepwood Estate | Historic Elsinore Theatre | Jason Lee Home | Marion County Historical Society | Mission Mill Museum | Northwest Civil War Council | Pruitt-Allen Archaeological Museum | State Capitol Building | Thomas Kay Woolen Mill Museum |
Public Libraries Salem Public Library | Salem Public Library |
Motels, Hotels, and Resorts Best Western Mill Creek Inn | Best Western Mill Creek Inn | Best Western New Kings Inn | Best Western New Kings Inn | Best Western Pacific Highway Inn | Best Western Pacific Highway Inn | City Center Motel | Holiday Lodge | Macleay Country Inn | Phoenix Inn Suites South Salem | Phoenix Inn-Suites North Salem | Quality Inn | Residence Inn Salem | Ridge at Madrona Hills | Salem Inn | Salem Travelodge | Shilo Inn - Salem |
Museums A C Gilbert's Discovery Village | Mission Mill Museum | Willamette Valley Mining Club |
Oregon Counties Marion County | Marion County |
Oregon State Parks Maud Williamson State Park |
County Parks Departments Marion County Parks | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife | Oregon State Parks | Oregon Tourism Commission |
Real Estate Catherine Ulrey REALTOR | ERA Northwest Professional Realty | Gladys Blum REALTOR | Marie Hoskins REALTOR | Oregon Association of Realtors | Prudential Real Estate Professionals | Salem Oregon Real Estate | Susan Ballard REALTOR |
RV campgrounds and dealers Eola Bend RV Resort | Salem Campground & RVs | Yellowbottom Campground |
Science Salem Mcnary Field | Salem Treks |
Shopping Bluegrass Boutique | Garden Outfitters | Jackson's Books | Jary's Flowers | Lancaster Mall | Olson Florist | Olson Florist | Pemberton's Flowers |
Sports and Sporting Events Backcountry Odysseys | Four Corners Rod & Gun Club | Oregon Canoe Sport | Oregon State Fair | Roger Goodwin Guide Service | Salem Scuba and Travel | Scuba Outfitters | Willamette Valley Road Runners |
Theaters Pentacle Theatre | Salem Repertory Theatre |
Transportation Mcnary Fld Airport | Sky Taxi | Wilderness Air Charters |
Vacation Rentals Napili Bay Condo |
Wildlife Viewing Creekside Flyfishing | Creekside's Flyfishing Guide | Elk Country Adventures | Erekson Outfitters | Fly Country Outfitters | Kelly Short Outdoors | North American Outfitters |
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