Oregon Journeys: North Willamette Valley Vistor Guide 2023

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Cover Photographs: Upper North Falls at Silver Falls State Park © deddlebug / 123rf.com; live music in Silverton (lower left) and Mount Angel Oktoberfest (lower right): Jim Kinghorn; Swan Island Dahlias (lower center): Timm O’Cobhthaigh

Above: Mount Hood as seen from Marion County: Jim Kinghorn

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Let us Guide you Home!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ONGOING

Salem’s Riverfront Carousel

Daily, winter & summer hours. 101 Front St., Salem. A dazzling display of handcrafted wonders to ride and spin on. salemcarousel.wixsite.com/ salemcarousel

Mount Angel Abbey

I'm Stephanie Wells and I grew up in the Willamette Valley and could not imagine a more perfect area to be living life I am passionate about community, bringing people together for a greater good, and working hard Whether its finding your next perfect home, selling your current home, or helping you get settled in your community, I will do it all with joy and love When I'm not working I can be found spending quality time with my husband Dylan and three sons

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503.931.9122

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Daily. One Abbey Drive, St. Benedict. Visitors are welcome to tour the historic and contemplative grounds; see the breathtaking views of the valley; check out the coffee & bookstore, museum or famous library; or attend a Vesper’s prayer at the church. See website for different schedules. mountangelabbey.org

Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch

Daily, March – Dec. 35835 S. Hwy. 213, Molalla. Offering feeding or “intensive” alpaca tours, plus barn shop open. mhralpacas.com

Elaine M. Annen

Doll Museum

First and third Fridays & second and fourth Saturdays, 11 am3 pm; or by appointment. Mount Angel Festhalle, 500 S. Wilco Hwy. A collection of over 500 antique to modern dolls. Facebook: Elaine Annen Doll Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gordon House Tours

March – Nov., WednesdaysSundays; Nov. – March, Fridays - Sundays. Noon, 1, and 2 pm. 869 W. Main St, Silverton. Usonian home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. thegordonhouse.org

B-17 Alliance Foundation Museum & Restoration Hangar

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 10 - 4 pm. 3278 25th St. S.E., Salem. See the restoration of “The Lacey Lady” and veterans displays. b17alliance.com

Old Aurora Colony Museum

Self-guided tours Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 15018 Second St. N.E., Aurora. Five building museum complex. Guided tours by appointment. auroracolony.org

First Fridays in Silverton

7 - 9 pm. Art exhibits, entertainment, dining. Historic Downtown Silverton. silvertonchamber.org

Lunaria Gallery First Friday 7 - 9 pm. Lunaria Gallery, 113 N. Water St., Silverton. Opening night exhibition for the month’s featured co-op artist with refreshments. Also, see upstairs in The Loft for featured guest artist. lunariagallery.com

Classes & Workshops

Al’s Garden Center: 1220 N. Pacific Hwy., Woodburn. als-gardencenter.com

Bauman’s Farm & Garden 12989 Howell Prairie Rd. N.E., Gervais. baumanfarms.com

SEASONAL

Powerland Heritage Park

Wednesdays - Sundays, April 1 – Sept. 30. Brooks. Campus features 14 museums dedicated to steam-powered machinery and antique farm equipment. antiquepowerland.com

Stephanie Wells

WINE TASTINGS

Honeywood Winery

Mondays - Fridays, 10 am - 5 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am5 pm. 1350 Hines St. SE, Salem. honeywoodwinery.com

Hanson Vineyards

Weekends, March – Dec., 12 - 5 pm; rest of year by appointment. 34948 S. Barlow Rd., Woodburn. hansonvineyards.com

Paradis Vineyards

Weekends, 12 - 5 pm; or by appointment. 17627 Abiqua Rd. N.E., Silverton. paradiswines.com

Wooden Shoe Vineyards

Daily, 10 am - 4 pm. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. woodenshoevineyards.com

Vitis Ridge Winery

March – Dec., Saturdays & Sundays, 12 - 5 pm. 6685 Meridian Rd. NE, Silverton. vitisridge.com

Cascade Foothills

Winegrowers

12 winemakers located throughout the northeastern region of the Willamette Valley. See page 8 for a map. cascadefoothillswines.com

ON TAP

Benedictine Brewery

Taproom open WednesdaysSundays, seasonal hours. 400 Humpert Lane, N.E., Mount Angel. benedictinebrewery.com

MARCH 2023

Antique Spinning

Wheel Showcase

March 11 – 12. Old Aurora Colony Museum. Periodcostumed spinners of the Aurora Colony Handspinners’ Guild will be working wheels throughout the museum, giving demonstrations. auroracolony.org

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

March 17 – April 30. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. Enjoy 40 acres of blooms, wagon rides, wine tasting, demos, kids activities, onsite food vendors, winery tasting room, tulip market, and more. Tickets online only. woodenshoe.com

APRIL 2023

Wooden Shoe

Tulip Festival

thru April 30. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. woodenshoe.com

Earth Day

April 22. Oregon Garden, Silverton. Free admission to the garden, activities for kids, environmental vendors and food. $5 onsite parking. oregongarden.org

Oregon Ag Fest

April 29 – 30. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Educational experience on farming with petting zoo, pony rides, craft and garden show, and entertainment. oragfest.com

Blooming Peonies

April 30 – June 15. Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem. Tour 25 acres of color. Check for peak bloom time. 10% off potted plants opening April 30 & May 1. Free admission. peonyparadise.com

MAY 2023

Blooming Peonies

thru June 15, Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem. peonyparadise.com

Sheep to Shawl

Date TBA. Willamette Heritage Center, Salem. Shearing, spinning, and weaving experience. Free. willametteheritage.org

Birding & Wildflower Festival

May 13 – 14. South Falls day-use area, Silver Falls State Park. Guided birding & flower walks, live raptors, plant sale, kid crafts. Free with $5 day-use parking fee. friendsofsilverfalls.net

Mother’s Day Tea with Emma

May 13. Old Aurora Colony Museum. A celebration of Oregon Trail pioneer, Emma Wagner Giesy with guided tours, music, dining, presentations, and a period clothing fashion show. auroracolony.org

Bring Mom to Aurora

May 13 – 14. Downtown Aurora. auroracolony.com

S.T.E.A.M.’d Up for Kids

May 20. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. Kids activities across the Powerland campus, including blacksmith, scavenger hunt, wagon rides and more. Free for 12 and under. antiquepowerland.com

Silverton Pet Parade

May 20. Downtown Silverton. A tradition since 1932, presented by Silverton Kiwanis. Free. silvertonkiwanis. org/pet-parade

Memorial Day

Wine Tasting

May 27 – 29. Cascade Foothills Wine Growers. cascadefoothillswines.com

See page 8 for participating wineries.

Art in the Garden

May 29 – Sept. 4. Oregon Garden, Silverton. Gallery of outdoor creations by featured artists on display throughout the summer. Free with Garden admission. oregongarden.org

JUNE 2023

Blooming Peonies thru June 15. Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem. peonyparadise.com

Art in the Garden thru Sept. 4. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org

St. Paul Pancake Breakfast & Trail Ride

June 4. St. Paul Rodeo Grounds. No-host breakfast starts at 7 am. Starting at 8 am, a legendary horseback ride through beautiful countryside along the Willamette River. stpaulrodeo.com

Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday Celebration

June 10. Gordon House, Silverton. Tour the only Wright-designed home in Oregon. Games, prizes and birthday cake. thegordonhouse.org

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival.

Petal Pedal

June 10. Oregon Garden, Silverton. Four distance bike rides (inc. 100 mile route) beginning and ending at the Oregon Garden. After-party with live music and buffet dinner served to participants. petalpedal.com

Flag Day

June 14. McNary Field, Salem. Learn the history of the American Flag. b17alliance.org

Father’s Day Car Show & Strawberry Social

June 17. Downtown Aurora. auroracolony.com

Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival

June 18. Coolidge-McClaine Park, Silverton. Strawberry shortcake, craft fair. homerdavenport.com

Branch 15 Antique, Collectibles & “Old” Iron Swap Meet

June 23 – 24. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. An annual event of the Early Day Gas Engine Tractor Association, Branch 15. antiquepowerland.com

World Beat Festival

June 23 – 25. Riverfront Park, Salem. 70+ cultures brought together through music and dance performances, food, and family activities. salemmulticultural.org

St. Paul Rodeo

June 30 – July 4. St. Paul. Entertaining crowds since 1936, the rodeo also features a carnival, music, a parade, plus fireworks every night. stpaulrodeo.com

Lord & Schryver Conservancy

Neighborhood Garden Tour

Dates TBA. Fairmount Hills neighborhood, Salem. A walkable tour of residential gardens in Salem’s historic community. lordschryver.org

JULY 2023

St. Paul Rodeo thru July 4. St. Paul. stpaulrodeo.com

Art in the Garden thru Sept. 4. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org

Silverton Day Fireworks

July 3, dusk. Oregon Garden, Silverton. Live music, kids entertainment, food and drink plus entry to gardens. oregongarden.org

Gervais Fourth of July

Parade, music, vendors, fireworks. gervaisoregon.org

Fourth of July

Parade & Fireworks

Downtown Mount Angel. Parade 11 am. Fireworks at Kennedy High School at dusk. mtangelchamber.com

Marion County Fair

July 6 – 9. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. 4H & FFA livestock competition, rides, music, car show, Muddy Paws Flyball Club dog show, kids’ Puzzlemania, and more. marioncountyfair.net

Saint Benedict Festival

July 8, Mount Angel Abbey, St. Benedict. Games, tours, art, music, food, meet and greet with the Abbey’s monks. mountangelabbey.org

Hubbard Hop Festival

July 15. Rivenes Park. Food, music, games, crafts, parade, and beer garden. Facebook: Hubbard Hop Fest

Salem Art Fair & Festival

July 21 – 23. Bush’s Pasture Park, Salem. The 74th annual fair & festival. Over 200 visual artists, plus entertainment and kids activities. salemart.org

Canterbury Renaissance Faire

July 22 – 23 & 29 – 30. Just north of Silverton. Jousting, sword fighting, magicians, blacksmithing and marketplace provide an entertaining step back in time. canterburyfaire.com

IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon

July 23. Home base at Riverfront Park, Salem. Watch as athletes go on an adventure of a lifetime: a 13.1-mile run, 15-mile bike race and 1.2-mile swim. ironman.com/im703-oregon

Hoopla 3x3 Basketball Tournament

July 25 – 30. Oregon State Capitol, Salem. Witness the state’s largest 3x3 basketball competition. Plus the Kona Ice 2x2 tournament on Friday. oregonhoopla.com

Abbey Bach Festival

July 26 – 28. Mount Angel Abbey, St. Benedict. A celebration of Classical music, with a buffet picnic supper each night. The artistic director is internationally renowned pianist, Alon Goldstein. mountangelabbey.org

The Great Oregon Steam Up

July 29 – 30 & Aug. 5 – 6. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. Parade, miniature train and trolley rides, steam sawmilling, machinery demos, blacksmithing, and much more. antiquepowerland.com

Historic Silver Falls Days

Dates TBA. South Falls Lodge, Silver Falls State Park. Antique logging displays and demos, antique cars, wagon rides, mini-canoe race, storytelling. Free with $5 day-use parking fee. friendsofsilverfalls.net

AUG. 2023

Art in the Garden thru Sept. 4. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org

Swan Island Dahlias Summer Festival

Aug. 2 – Sept. 30 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Swan Island Dahlias, Canby. 40 acres of blooming dahlias. Classes & seminars, music, food and more. Free. dahlias.com

Homer Davenport Community Festival

Aug. 4 – 6. Silverton’s premiere summer festival featuring a parade, craft fair, music, food, Davenport (couch) races, invitational brew fest, international political cartoon contest exhibit, classic car cruise-in, fun run and much more. Free. homerdavenport.com

The Great Oregon Steam Up

Aug. 5 – 6. Powerland

Heritage Park, Brooks. antiquepowerland.com

Mud, Sweat & BBQ

Aug. 12. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. 3.1 mile mud run with obstacles, BBQ garden party. woodenshoe.com

Aurora Outdoor Antiques Market

Aug. 12. Outdoor vendors plus food and music. Free. auroracolony.com

Fiesta Mexicana

Aug. 18 – 20. Legion Park, Woodburn. Carnival, Fiesta Court coronation, parade, car show, food, music, fútbol / soccer tournament. woodburn-or.gov

Silverton Arts Festival

Aug. 19 – 20. CoolidgeMcClaine Park, Silverton. Over 50 artists from around Oregon and the West, with music, dining and workshops for kids. Free. silvertonarts.org

Pacific NW Truck Show

Aug. 25 – 26. Powerland

Heritage Park, Brooks. Over 200 trucks in attendance with swap meet. antiquepowerland.com

Oregon State Fair

Aug. 25 – Sept. 4. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Held in Salem since 1862, this 185-acre traditional event features livestock competitions, horse shows, carnival and rides, exhibits, marquee music acts, and much more.

oregonstatefair.org

Silver Falls Star Party

Date TBA, night-time. South Falls Day-use Area, Silver Falls State Park. Stargazing with experts. Telescopes provided. Free with $5 day-use parking fee. friendsofsilverfalls.net

SEPT. 2023

Art in the Garden thru Sept. 4. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org

Oregon State Fair thru Sept. 4. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem.

oregonstatefair.org

Swan Island Dahlias

Summer Festival thru Sept. 30 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays).

Swan Island Dahlias, Canby. dahlias.com

Aurora Outdoor Antiques Market

Sept. 9. Outdoor vendors plus food and music. Free. auroracolony.com

Mount Angel Oktoberfest

Sept. 14 – 17. Founded in 1966, and now the biggest folk festival in Oregon. Features Bavarian food, music, dancing, kids activities, fun run and much more. oktoberfest.org

Bauman’s Harvest Festival

Sept. 23 – Oct. 29. Bauman’s Farm, Gervais. Corn maze, hay rides, animal barn, pedal carts, slides, and many other activities for kids of all ages. baumanfarms.com

OCT. 2023

Bauman’s Harvest Festival thru Oct. 29. Bauman’s Farm, Gervais. baumanfarms.com

Silverton Sidewalk Shindig

Oct. 7. Dowtown Silverton. Dozens of musicians perform outside (and in) downtown businesses all day. Free.

Aurora’s Flower Garden Quilt Show

Oct. 13 – 22. Old Aurora Colony Museum, Aurora. Celebrating the founding of Aurora with a quilt exhibition. auroracolony.org

Autumn in Aurora

Oct. 14, Downtown Aurora. Browse Aurora’s shops, restaurants, wineries and museum. auroracolony.com

Silverton Trick or Treat

Oct. 31. Historic Downtown Silverton. silvertonchamber.org

NOV. 2023

Silverton Christmas Market

Nov. 17 – Dec. 31 (except. Nov. 23), evenings. Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton. One million lights, Santa, snowless tubing, crafts market, carolers, and more. silvertonchristmasmarket.com

Thanksgiving Wine Tasting

Nov. 24 – 26, Cascade Foothills Winegrowers. cascadefoothillswines.com

See page 8 for participating wineries.

DEC. 2023

Silverton Christmas Market thru Dec. 31 (except Christmas Eve & Day). Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton. silvertonchristmasmarket.com

Silverton Tree Lighting

Dec. 1. Town Square Park. Music, hot chocolate, Santa. Free. silvertonchamber.org

Mount Angel

Christkindlmarkt & Hazelnut Festival

Dec. 1 – 3. Mount Angel Festhalle. Regional arts and crafts, hazelnut-based foods, wine and much more for sale. hazelnutfest.com

Wine and Chocolate Walk

Dec. 2 – 3. Downtown Aurora. Go shop to shop and taste chocolates and local wines, for a good cause. auroracolony.com

Holiday Sparkles at Powerland

Dec. 8 – 10, 15 – 17 & 21 – 23. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. See the Powerland campus alight for the holiday season. antiquepowerland.com

Magic at the Mill

Dates TBA. Willamette Heritage Center, Salem. Holiday market, living history, demos, activities. willameteheritage.org

Silver Falls Winter Festival

Date TBA. South Falls Day-use Area, Silver Falls State Park. Guided walks, wreath and gingerbread house-making. Free with $5 day-use parking

The Biergarten at Mount Angel’s Festhalle for Oktoberfest.

JIM KINGHORN

History Tour

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Old Aurora

Colony Museum

15018 Second St. N.E., Aurora Thur. - Sun., 11 am - 4 pm. Five-building museum complex preserving Aurora’s heritage, including the Ox Barn, Steinback Cabin and Kraus House. auroracolony.org

Walk with Emma

Free self-guided tour of historic Aurora. Pick up map at the museum or Aurora shops. auroracolony.org

Champoeg State

Heritage Area

8239 Champoeg Rd. N.E., St. Paul. Oregon Country’s provisional government first met here in 1843. $5/vehicle fee.

Newell Pioneer Village

8089 Champoeg Rd. N.E., St. Paul. March – Oct. A collection of unique historic buildings including the 1852 Robert Newell House, the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Cabin, an academy and a jail.

Settlemier House

355 Settlemier Ave., Woodburn. See page 16 for more info.

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SP 1785 Locomotive

Cleveland St. at Railroad Ave., Woodburn. See page 17 for more info.

Woodburn

Historical Museum

455 N. Front St., Woodburn. See page 17 for more info

Mount Angel

Heritage Trail

See pages 18-19 for more info.

Elaine M. Annen

Doll Museum

500 S. Wilco Hwy. Facebook: Elaine Annen Doll Museum

See page 18 for more info.

Mount Angel Abbey

One Abbey Dr., Saint Benedict. mountangelabbey.org

See page 19 for more info.

Gallon House Bridge

Gallon House Rd. N.E. between Downs and Hobart Roads, off Hwy. 214. Built in 1916 near a moonshine operation, this is the only driveable covered bridge in Marion County.

Silverton Commercial Historic District

Downtown Silverton. Pick-up a self-guided walking tour map at the Chamber Visitor Center at 426 S. Water St.

Silverton Country Museum

428 S. Water St., Silverton. See page 21 for more info.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gordon House

869 W. Main St., Silverton. Open to reserved tours, this 1960s home is Wright’s only building in Oregon. thegordonhouse.org

Silver Falls State Park

20022 Silver Falls Hwy., Sublimity. See page 14 for more info.

Museum of Mental Health

2600 Center St. NE, Salem. Located on the Oregon State Hospital campus, where One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was filmed.

B-17 Alliance Foundation Museum & Restoration Hangar

3278 25th SE, Salem (at McNary Field, Salem Municipal Airport).

Tues./Thur./Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Witness the restoration of a B-17 Flying Fortress – “The Lacey Lady” – as well as exhibits on WWII veterans. b17alliance.com

Pioneer & City

View cemeteries

Hoyt Street South, west of Commercial St. SE, Salem. Open during daylight hours. Next door to each other, built in 1854 and 1914, respectively.

Oregon State Capitol

900 Court St. NE, Salem. Home of the Golden Pioneer, the Capitol Mall, and WWII memorial. See page 22 for more info.

Willamette Heritage Center

1313 Mill St. S.E., Salem. A five-acre historical experience. See page 22 for more info.

Deepwood Museum & Gardens

1116 Mission St. S.E., Salem. 1894 Queen Anne-style house and grounds. See page 22 for more info.

Gaiety Hollow

545 Mission St. S.E., Salem. Restored historic garden of the designers of Deepwood. See page 11 for more info.

Bush House Museum

600 Mission St. S.E., Salem. See page 22 for more info.

Powerland Heritage Park

3995 Brooklake Rd. N.E., Brooks. Open April – Sept. 14 museums on a 62-acre campus devoted to the preservation and operation of antique machinery and steam-powered equipment.

Willamette

Mission State Park

1840 Wheatland Rd. NE, Gervais. This site is one of the first colonial settlements in the Willamette Valley, with miles of walking, biking and horse trails. $5/vehicle day-use fee.

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at the Gordon House, Frank Lloyd Wright's only building in Oregon. A state treasure located in Silverton in the heart of the Willamette Valley.

The historic Gallon House Bridge between Mount Angel and Silverton. JIM KINGHORN

Explore

From Canby and Oregon City on down to Silverton and Aumsville our boutique, family-owned wineries are just around the corner... but a world away.  Casual tasting rooms, historic farms, stunning landscapes and world class wines.

First, We Grow the Grapes

Crafting wine starts in the vineyard. Our family farms and wineries have a deep connection to Oregon agriculture and our history here is palpable.

Cool Wines, Fun Times

A little less crowded, a little less stuffy.   The most important thing: enjoy yourself.

So Close

Uncongested country roads make access to our wineries easy and enjoyable.

More Than Just Pinot Noir

Oh, we have award winning Pinot Noirs... but the Cascade Foothills have an astounding diversity of varietals from which to choose.  Every palate will find its match.

www.cascadefoothillswines.com

Wine Tour

Villa Catalana Cellars

11900 S. Criteser Rd., Oregon City. 503-780-6200. villacatalanacellars.com.

King’s Raven Winery

11603 S. New Era Rd., Oregon City. 503-505-6873. kingsravenwine.com.

Forest Edge Vineyard

15640 S. Spangler Rd., Oregon City. 503-632-9463. forestedgevineyard.com.

Aurora Colony Vineyards

21338 Oak Ln. NE, Aurora. 503-678-3390. auroracolonyvineyards.com.

Pheasant Run Winery

21690 Main St. NE, Aurora. 503-678-3131. pheasantrunwine.com.

St. Josef’s Vineyards & Winery

28836 S. Barlow Rd., Canby. 503-651-3190. stjosefswinery.com.

Whiskey Hill Winery

29510 S. Barlow Rd., Canby. 971-338-9142. whiskeyhillwinery.com.

Wooden Shoe

Vineyards

33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn. 503-634-2243. woodenshoe.com.

Hanson Vineyards

34948 S. Barlow Rd., Woodburn 971-338-9760. hansonwine.com.

Paradis Vineyards

17627 Abiqua Rd NE, Silverton. 503-845-9463. paradiswine.com

Vitis Ridge Winery

6685 Meridian Rd. NE, Silverton. 503-873-9800. vitisridge.com.

Pudding River

Wine Cellars

9374 Sunnyview Rd. NE, Salem. 503-365-0391. puddingriver.com.

August & September

Wednesday – Sunday

Closed Monday & Tuesday • Gift Shop Open Year-Round

Treat yourself to a rainbow of color that will delight and dazzle you each summer.

Enjoy almost 40 acres of beautiful dahlias in full bloom. Stroll through the breathtaking fields, take photos, shop in our gift shop, and purchase fresh cut dahlias to take home while visiting our farm.

Live music on the weekends, rotating food carts each day, along with many classes to register for. See dahlias.com for our events calendar.

Select and Order your favorite Dahlias for Spring delivery to enjoy the beauty in your yard or garden.

Adelman Peony Gardens. TIMM O’COBHTHAIGH

Swan Island Dahlias 995 NW 22 Ave., Canby. dahlias.com

Blooming: August – September.

French Prairie Gardens

17673 French Prairie Rd., St. Paul. Open seasonally.

Al’s Garden & Home 1220 N. Pacific Hwy., Woodburn. als-gardencenter.com

Bauman’s Farm & Garden 12989 Howell Prairie Rd. N.E., Gervais. baumanfarms.com

Scotts

Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm 33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn. woodenshoe.com.

Blooming: March 17 – April 30

Brooks Gardens –Peonies

6219 Topaz St. N.E., Brooks.

Blooming: May – June.

Adelman Peony Gardens

5690 Brooklake Rd. N.E., Salem. peonyparadise.com.

Blooming: April 30 – June 15.

Sebright Gardens – Hostas

7185 Lakeside Dr. N.E., Salem. Open: late March – October.

Oregon State Capitol

900 Court St. N.E., Salem. The Capitol Mall features Salem’s famous cherry trees, which bloom in the Spring.

Martha Springer

Botanical Garden

900 State St., Salem. A small display garden on the Willamette University campus along the Mill Race.

Deepwood

Museum & Gardens

1116 Mission St., Salem. The grounds include the Formal Garden, Yew Park, and a greenhouse. Accessible sunrise to sunset, daily.

Bush’s Pasture Park

600 Mission St. SE, Salem. The park boasts a vivid rose garden. The Bush House conservatory is the state’s oldest greenhouse.

Gaiety Hollow

545 Mission St. SE, Salem. Restored gardens of the historic Lord & Schryver landscape & architecture firm. Open select Saturdays, April – Sept.

Oregon Garden

879 W. Main St., Silverton.

80 acres, 20 specialty gardens: rose, conifer, children’s, Lewis & Clark, medicinal, Northwest, tropical house, plus wetlands and outdoor art.

PHOTOS BY JIM KINGHORN, STEVE BECKNER & DELGADO

Family Tour

Bullwinkle’s Family Fun Center

29111 S.W. Town Center Loop

W., Wilsonville. Six-acres of fun! Kidopolis Playland, zipline, go karts, mini-golf, bowling, laser tag, arcade and much more!

Pat’s Acres

Racing Complex

6255 S. Arndt Rd., Canby. Seasonal hours. Outdoor kart rental (up to 50 mph!), as well as racing and motocross.

Woodburn Dragstrip

7730 Hwy. 219, Woodburn. Seasonal. National Hot Rod Association-affiliated, 1/4 mile track.

Bauman’s Farm & Garden

12989 Howell Prairie Rd. N.E., Gervais. Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm Playground, farm animals petting zoo. baumanfarms.com

Wooden Shoe

Tulip Farm

33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn. Cow train, play area during festival (March 17 – April 30). woodenshoe.com.

Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch

35835 S. Hwy. 213, Molalla. Open March – Dec. Shop for artisanal alpaca goods, feed the alpacas, or reserve an educational tour. No dogs. mhralpacas.com

The Elaine M. Annen D oll M useu M

Located in the Mount Angel Festhalle 500 S. Wilco Highway

A collection of over 500 antique to modern dolls.

Regular Hours: 11am-3pm 1st & 3rd Fridays • 2nd & 4th Saturdays or by Appointment.

For more information:

Janice 503-931-9432 • Carol 503-551-0102

www.ElaineAnnenDollMuseum.com

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Elaine M. Annen

Doll Museum

879 W. Wilco Hwy. in Mount Angel Festhalle. First/third Fri., second/third Sat., 11 am3 pm. A collection of over 500 vintage and modern dolls. elaineannendollmuseum.com or Facebook: ElaineAnnen DollMuseum.

Camp Dakota

1843 Crooked Finger Rd. NE, Scotts Mills. A wooded, 45-acre campground offering paintball/ gellyball, zip line tours, treasure hunts, rock wall, archery & tomahawk range and many more outdoor activities.

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Oregon Garden

500 S. Main St., Silverton. Open daily, seasonal hours. Dig for dinosaur bones, step through a magical doorway, and see weird plants in the Children’s Garden. More info on page 21.

Silverton Marine Park & Reservoir

4381 Silver Falls Drive. Open daily, seasonal hours. Fishing, boating (no-gas motors), hiking. $5/vehicle day-use fee.

Silver Falls State Park

20024 Silver Falls Hwy. SE, Sublimity. Oregon’s largest state park. 30+ miles of hiking trails including the breathtaking Trail of Ten Falls. Biking and horse riding opportunities. Historic lodge, playground, activities and more. $5/vehicle day-use fee.

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Gilbert House

Children’s Museum

116 Marion St. N.E., Salem. Tues. - Sun. Hands-on exhibits and interactive activities, indoor and outdoor.

Salvation Army Kroc Center

1865 Bill Frey Dr. N.E., Salem. Open Mon. - Sat. A familyoriented community facility including an aquatic center, health & wellness center, gym, rock climbing wall, arcade, and escape rooms. Day passes available for non-members.

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Volcanoes Stadium

6700 Field Of Dreams Way, Keizer. The home of local, legendary baseball teams: the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, the Salem Senators, the Portland Mavericks, and the newly-formed, los Campesinos de Salem-Keizer.

Powerland

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Heritage Park

3995 Brooklake Rd. NE, Brooks. Visitor experience “quests” held in spring and summer. The Willow Creek Railroad Museum operates 1:8 scale, model railroad ride. More info on page 6.

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Salem’s Riverfront Carousel

101 Front St. NE, Salem. Open daily, seasonal hours. Ride on this traditional carousel, with vivid horses (and other creatures) carved by local artisans, twirling to the tune of a carousel band organ. salemcarousel.wixsite.com/ salemcarousel

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South Falls Lodge at Silver Falls State Park. PHOTOS BY JIM KINGHORN

Middle North Falls at Silver Falls State Park.

Woodburn Dragstrip 7730 Hwy. 219. A 1/4 mile dragstrip offering dozens of competitive motorsport events throughout the year.

Woodburn

Premium Outlets

1001 N. Arney Rd. Seasonal. 112 designer brand name stores, with no sales tax.

OGA Golf Course

2850 Hazelnut Drive. Designed with all levels in mind, this is the home course of the Oregon Golf Association. Non-members welcome at this 18-hole course.

Settlemier House

355 N. Settlemier Ave. Tours, first Sunday of month, 1 - 4 pm or by appointment. Woodburn founder, Jesse H. Settlemier’s 1892 Victorian craftsman house with gazebo.

Woodburn

Aquatic Center

190 Oak St. Mon. - Sat. Indoor pool with water slide, spa, and sauna.

Woodburn

Public Library

280 Garfield St. The library is home to an exhibit of Ice Age fossils dug from Woodburn High School’s famous bone site, as well as a bronze bust of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla – the “father of Mexican Independence.”

Above: The Jesse H. Settlemier House. Left: Woodburn Premium Outlets. SHELDON TRAVER

Historic SP 1785

Locomotive

Cleveland St. at Railroad Ave.

A restored 1902 Southern Pacific steam locomotive, retired in the 1950s.

Woodburn

Historical Museum & Bungalow Theatre

455 N. Front St. Limited hours. Reopening spring 2023. Pioneer, Latino, and Russian Old Believer history is explored, along with one of Woodburn’s original cinemas.

Al’s Garden & Home

1220 N. Pacific Hwy. Open daily, 9 am - 6 pm. A Woodburn fixture since 1948, this six-acre garden center specializes in its nursery plants and garden accessories. als-gardencenter.com.

Wooden Shoe

Tulip Farm

33814 S. Meridian Rd. Seasonal hours. World famous for its spring tulip blooms, the farm is open all year-round with a gift shop and wine tastings. woodenshoe.com

Bauman’s Farm & Garden

12989 Howell Prairie Rd. NE. Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm. This century farm has a nursery, its own produce, a country store, garden center, and cidery. baumanfarms.com

Mount Angel

Elaine M.

Annen Doll Museum

879 W. Wilco Hwy. in Mount Angel Festhalle. elaineannendollmuseum.com.

A collection of over 500 vintage and modern dolls. See page 14 for more info.

Oktoberfest Joy

Intersection of Main Street, A delightful bronze statue inviting visitors into town, celebrating the world-famous Mount Angel Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest. JIM KINGHORN

Mt. Angel Sausage Co.

105 S. Garfield St. mtangelsausage.com

A Mount Angel favorite, offering a wide-range of its famous meats, full restaurant and bar, and a European-style market.

Evergreen Golf Course

11694 W. Church Rd. N.E.

A nine-hole course set among the lush farmland just outside of Mount Angel.

Mount Angel Academy & Normal School

980 S. Main St. The Benedictine Sisters ran their school from an impressive building that stood from 1912 – 1993. Now occupied by the Father Bernard Youth Center.

Queen of Angels Monastery

840 S. Main St. After emigrating from Switzerland, the Benedictine Sisters founded their monastery in 1888. The campus is currently in the process of transitioning functions.

Providence Benedictine

540 S. Main St.

This care facility was built by the Sisters in 1957 and is now operated by Providence Health & Services.

Schmaltz & Sons Warehouse / Wilco

190 S. Main St.

Nicholas Schmaltz’s original warehouse and landmark grain elevator operated by Wilco tragically burned down in 2021.

Willamette Valley Railway

Wilco Hwy. near Garfield St

The Willamette Valley Southern Railway electric line took travelers between Mount Angel and Oregon City, 1915 – 1925.

Mt. Angel Creamery & Ice Co. SE corner Church & Garfield streets. Operating from 1912 – 1969. One of the buildings still stands as part of Mt. Angel Vitamins –across the street from Mt. Angel Sausage Co.

St.

Pray

Visit

St. Mary Catholic Church during Oktoberfest.

JIM KINGHORN

St. Mary Catholic Church

575 E. College St.

The fourth parish church – and second on this site – is a GothicRevival masterpiece that was completed in 1912.

St. Mary’s School

590 E. College St.

Constructed in 1921 as a Catholic school, now St. Mary’s Public Elementary School – rebuilt in 1997.

Mount Angel Abbey

E. College St. near Abbey Drive.

mountangelabbey.org

Monks from Engelberg, Switzerland founded the community of St. Benedict in 1882. The campus features a museum, café/gift shop, and a library designed by Alvar Aalto. The monks’ Benedictine Brewery is located down the hill at 400 Humpert Lane NE.

The Palmer House

E. College St. near Abbey Drive

Site of the 1853 land claim by pioneer and Mount Angel’s first school district director, John Henry Palmer.

White Corner Store

490 W. Church St.

Built in 1900 to serve as a neighborhood goods store, it was operated by the Ebner family until 1979. Now occupied by Mt. Angel Mercantile, a décor and gift shop.

Weissenfels Blacksmith Shop

110 Sheridan St.

Built in 1902, later operated by the Weissenfels Bros., some of the original equipment remains inside. Now occupied by Touch of Bavaria imported clothing shop.

Der Maibaum –

The Tree of Trades

S.E. corner of Charles & Garfield streets.

A tribute to the trades and services that built Mount Angel.

The Glockenspiel

190 E. Charles St.

Constructed in 2006, this musical timepiece celebrates Mount Angel history daily: 11 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m.

The Saalfeld House

195 E. College St.

In 2010, Henrietta Saalfeld bequeathed her family’s home (built in the 1890s) to the city of Mount Angel as a community resource.

View of North Main Street

N.W. corner of College & Main streets.

A look at the oldest known photograph of downtown Mount Angel, taken in 1898.

Southern Pacific Railroad Depot

90 E. College St.

The passenger and freight depot was in service from the late 1880s to the 1920s.

Bank of Mt. Angel

95 N. Main St.

Founded in 1905, the Bank operated into the 1930s. Now occupied by Chic Skape, coffee-clothing-nail salon.

The Mount Angel Heritage Trail is a walking tour of historic markers with etched photographs.

Stations of the Cross walkway continues to Mount Angel Abbey.

Oregon Garden

879 W. Main St. Open daily, seasonal hours. An 80-acre botanical garden featuring more than 20 specialty gardens, the Rediscovery Forest, amazing water features, garden art, wetlands and much more.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gordon House

869 W. Main St. thegordonhouse. org See page 6 for more info.

Silverton Commercial Historic District

on Map.

Shops and galleries include Lunaria Gallery, Apples to Oranges, The Wild Dandelion, and Serenity Home & Spa Shoppe. Other historic downtown hallmarks include antique shops and restaurants.

Silverton Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

426 S. Water St. Mon.Fri., 10 am - 3 pm (+ Sat. over summer).

Silverton Country Museum

428 S. Water St. Weekends, 10 am - 3 pm, March – Nov.

Homer Davenport’s political cartoons, original train depot, and WWII-era lookout.

Silverton Community Pool

601 Miller St. Open year-round.

Coolidge-McClaine Park

300 Coolidge St. Pavilion, playground, walking paths, creek access, and restored splash fountain tell the story of this century old, forested park.

Silverton Marine Park & Reservoir

4381 Silver Falls Drive. Open daily, seasonal hours. Fishing, boating (no-gas motor), hiking. $5/vehicle day use fee.

Gallon House Bridge

Gallon House Road. See page 6 for more info.

SILVERTON’S MURALS

Drop by

learn about more local activities. silvertonchamber.org

Silver Falls Timber Co. • Hwy. 214 near Jefferson St.

Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms • 990 N 1st St.

Orville Roth, Grocer • 918 N. First St.

The Mammoth Camera • 441 N. Water St.

Norma Jean Branstetter • 1301 N. Water St.

Don Pettit, Astronaut • Water & High streets

Davenport’s Arabian Quest • Wolf Bldg., Water St.

The Veteran • 207 E. Main St.

The Old Oak Tree • 213 E. Main St.

City of the Falls • Main St. Bridge

June Drake, Photographer • Main St. Bridge

The Town That Still Believes • Main & Fiske St.

Adventures of Bobbie • S. Water & Lewis streets

Gallon House Bridge • Lewis & S. Water streets

Keith Kaser, Walking Man • Lewis & S. First streets

Homer Davenport, Cartoonist • 205 S. First St.

Canyonview Camp • 204 Oak St.

Paws for Love • 306 Oak St.

Steam Engine Festival • First & High streets

Silverton Airport • First & High streets

Silverton Pet Parade • 600 First St.

9/11 & American Wars Memorial • 500 West C St.

Silverton Red Sox • C St. near James St.

Our Twentieth Century • C St. near James St.

Silverton Healthcare History • C St. near McClaine

Doug Brown, Cowboy • C St. and Silverton Rd.

The Oregon Trail • 1787 Pine St. in Bethany

SALEMDowntown

Oregon

State

Capitol & State Park

900 Court St. N.E. Historic tours for the rotunda, observation deck, and House/Senate Chambers are currently closed till 2025 for restoration projects. The State Park features the Oregon World War II Memorial, several fountains, and the much-heralded cherry trees.

Hallie Ford

Museum of Art

700 State St. Salem. Tues. - Sat., 12 - 5 pm. Permanent galleries of Asian, European, Native American, Modern, and regional art at Willamette University

Willamette

Heritage Center

1313 Mill St. S.E. Tues. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Explore the past, tour the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, and the oldest timber-frame structures in the state on this five-acre campus.

Deepwood

Museum & Gardens

1116 Mission St. SE. Wed. - Sat., tours at 9, 10, 11 am & noon.

Queen Anne Victorian house on 4.5 acres of manicured and historic gardens. Gardens open to public sunrise to sunset.

Bush’s Pasture Park & Bush House Museum

600 Mission St. S.E.

This 90-acre city park includes an 1878 Victorian house museum, a 19th Century conservatory, public rose gardens, playgrounds, ball fields and trails. Museum guided tours are Thursdays – Saturdays at 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm.

Bush Barn Art Center

600 Mission St. S.E. Thur. - Sat., 11 am - 4 pm. Four exhibition spaces operated by the Salem Art Association, showcasing regional artists. Free.

World Beat Gallery

392 Liberty St. S.E. Wed. - Fri., 11 am - 5 pm. A space where stories and cultural artifacts from members of Salem’s diverse community can be enjoyed. Free admission.

Historic Elsinore Theatre

170 High St. S.E. Restored 1922 theatre with Shakespearean décor presenting live performances and classic movies (including a Mighty Wurlitzer Organ for silent movie screenings).

Salem’s Historic Grand

191 High St. N.E. Originally built in 1900, this venue is the home of local stage company, Enlightened Theatrics, and hosts music shows and other live events.

Salem Downtown Historic District on Map.

Beautiful and revered buildings from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries – offering myriad dining options, bars, shops, and entertainment. The 1870-built Reed Opera House, for instance, has a little bit of everything above and below the street level. See salemmainstreetassociation.org for a comprehensive list of downtown businesses.

Riverfront Park

26 acres overlooking the Willamette River, with playgrounds, the giant mosaic EcoEarth globe, the brand new Gerry Frank-Salem Rotary Amphitheater, access to West Salem on a pedestrian/bike bridge, and plenty of grassy spaces for summer picnics.

Salem’s Riverfront Carousel

101 Front St. N.E. Open daily, seasonal hours. Old-world style carousel housed in a beautiful building on the banks of the Willamette with gift shop and party room. salemcarousel. wixsite.com/salemcarousel

Gilbert House

Children’s Museum

116 Marion St. N.E. Tues. - Sun. Salem’s children museum offers year-round fun with indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits in the sciences, arts and humanities.

Minto-Brown Island Park

2200 Minto Island Rd. S.W. Open 5 am to midnight. This 1,200-acre natural park with 19 miles of paved and soft-surface walking/bike trails offers views of the Willamette River, plus a huge dog park. Accessible from River Road South by car and from a pedestrian bridge from Riverfront Park.

Top: Peter Courtney Minto Island Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge in Riverfront Park. © NAYA DADARA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

Above: Bush House Museum in Bush’s Pasture Park. © BOB POOL / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM