Oregon Journeys: North Willamette Valley Visitor Guide 2024

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.org

Mount Angel Abbey

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

Elaine M. Annen Doll Museum

Open by appointment, plus Volksfest, Maifest, Oktoberfest & Hazelnutfest. Mount Angel Festhalle, 500 S. Wilco Hwy. A collection of over 600 antique to modern dolls. Facebook: Elaine Annen Doll Museum

B-17 Alliance Foundation Museum & Restoration Hangar

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm. 3278 25th St. S.E., Salem. See the restoration of B-17 Flying Fortress, “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. Downtown Silverton. Art exhibits, entertainment, dining. 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

Salem Art Walk

First Fridays of month, 5 - 8 pm. Downtown Salem. Local art, live music, pop-up events and more. salemartwalk.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 3 – Sept. 30. Brooks. 14 museums dedicated to antique machinery and farm equipment. antiquepowerland.com

Salem Community Markets

Saturday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. May through early autumn (locations, dates and times vary). Homegrown produce, nursery products and handcrafted goods. Dogs welcome. salemcommunitymarkets.com

Silverton Farmer’s Market

mid-May – mid-October, Silverton Methodist Church. 30+ vendors in fresh produce, crafts and more. silvertonfarmersmarket.com

Salem First Friday Concerts

June, July & August.

Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater at Riverfront Park. Live music along the Willamette River. cityofsalem.net

Aurora Outdoor Antiques Market

Second Saturdays in July, August & September, 9 am4 pm. Vintage finds and antiques, food trucks and live music. auroracolony.com

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

Wooden Shoe Vineyards

By appointment, and open during Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. woodenshoe vineyards.com

Vitis Ridge Winery

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

See page 8 for a

Silverton First Friday.

ON TAP

Benedictine Brewery

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

Bauman’s Cider

Mondays - Saturdays. Located at Bauman’s Farm at 12989 Howell Prairie Rd. N.E., Gervais baumanscider.com

MARCH 2024

Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase

March 9 – 10. 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 22 – May 5. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. Enjoy 40 acres of blooms, wagon rides, wine tasting, demos, hot air balloon rides, kids activities, onsite food vendors, winery tasting room, tulip market, and more. Tickets online only. woodenshoe.com

APRIL 2024

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

thru May 5. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. woodenshoe.com

Chef’s Night Out

April 14. Salem Convention Center. Taste, sip and sample over 40 restaurants, wineries and breweries from around the Salem area. marionpolkfoodshare.org

Earth Day

April 20. Oregon Garden, Silverton. Free admission to the garden, activities for kids, environmental vendors, music and food. $5 onsite parking. oregongarden.org

Mid Valley Comic Art Expo

April 20 – 21. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Pop culture artists and media personality panels along with comic vendors, cosplay contest, family art area, photo ops and more. mvcae.com

Oregon Ag Fest

April 27 – 28. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Educational experience on farming with petting zoo, pony rides, craft and garden show, and entertainment. oragfest.com

Adelman Early Bird Weekend

April 27 – 28. Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem. 10% off peonies in containers opening April 27 & 28. Free admission. peonyparadise.com

MAY 2024

Wooden Shoe

Tulip Festival

thru May 5. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. woodenshoe.com

Adelman Peony

Open House

May 1 – June 15. Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem. Tour 25 acres of color. Check for peak bloom time. Free admission. peonyparadise.com

Sheep to Shawl

May 4. Willamette Heritage Center, Salem. Shearing, spinning, and weaving experience. Free. willametteheritage.org

Bring Mom to Aurora

May 11. Downtown Aurora. auroracolony.com

Birding & Wildflower Festival

May 11 – 12. 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

Willamette Valley Savour

May 17 – 18. Oregon Garden, Silverton. A celebration of the Willamette Valley’s wines, beer, ciders, spirits, food, plus crafts and live music. savourthevalley.org

Maifest

May 17 – 19. Mount Angel Festhalle. Spring beerfest with over 30 local breweries, plus music and food. mtangelmaifest.org

S.T.E.A.M.’d Up for Kids

May 18. 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 18. Downtown Silverton. A tradition since 1932, presented by Silverton Kiwanis. Free. silvertonkiwanis. org/pet-parade

map with many more winemakers located throughout the North Willamette Valley.

Paws in the Park

May 18. Coolidge-McClaine Park, Silverton. Vendors, pet fashion show, owner/pet lookalike contest, and more. silvertonchamber.org

Memorial Day

Wine Tasting

May 25 – 27. Most regional wineries are open for the three-day weekend. See page 8 for a list of wineries that may participate.

Art in the Garden

May 25 – Sept. 2. Oregon Garden, Silverton. Gallery of outdoor creations by featured artists on display throughout the summer. Free with Garden admission. oregongarden.org

JUNE 2024

Blooming Peonies

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

Art in the Garden thru Sept. 2. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org

St. Paul Pancake

Breakfast & Trail Ride

June 2. 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 8. Gordon House, Silverton. Tour the only Wright-designed home in Oregon. Games, prizes and birthday cake. thegordonhouse.org

Flag Day

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

Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival

June 16. Coolidge-McClaine Park, Silverton. Strawberry shortcake, craft fair. homerdavenport.com

Branch 15 Swap Meet

June 20 – 22. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. An annual event of the Early Day Gas Engine Tractor Association, Branch 15. antiquepowerland.com

Make Music Salem

June 21. Multiple locations across Salem. Over 100 musicians perform in public and at businesses. Free. makemusicsalem.org

Petal Pedal

June 22. 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

World Beat Festival

June 28 – 30. Riverfront Park, Salem. 70+ cultures brought together through music and dance performances, food, and family activities. salemmulticultural.org

JULY 2024

Art in the Garden thru Sept. 2. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org

St. Paul Rodeo

July 2 – 6. St. Paul. Entertaining crowds since 1936, the rodeo also features a carnival, music, a parade, plus fireworks every night. stpaulrodeo.com

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

Fourth of July Spectacular

Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Carnival, live concert and 20-minute fireworks show. oregonstateexpo.org

Marion County Fair

July 11 – 14. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. 4H & FFA livestock competition, rides, music, car show, All-Alaskan Racing Pigs & Pedal Pullers, kids’ Puzzlemania, and more. marioncountyfair.net

Saint Benedict Festival

July 13, Mount Angel Abbey, St. Benedict. Games, tours, art, music, food, meet and greet with the Abbey’s monks. mountangelabbey.org

Rust-o-Rama

July 20. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Showcase of classic American cars and ratrods (1965 and older) plus vendors, swap meet, pin-up contest, and live music. Facebook: Cherry City Bombers Car Club.

Hubbard Hop Festival

July 20. Rivenes Park. 50th anniversary festival with food, music, games, crafts, parade, and beer garden. Facebook: Hubbard Hop Fest

Canterbury

Renaissance Faire

July 20 – 21 & 27 – 28. Just north of Silverton on Hwy. 213. Jousting, sword fighting, magicians, blacksmithing and marketplace provide an entertaining step back in time. canterburyfaire.com

IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon

July 21. Home base at Riverfront Park, Salem. Watch as athletes go on an adventure of a lifetime: a 13.1-mile run, 56-mile bike race and 1.2-mile swim. ironman.com/im703-oregon

Hoopla 3x3 Basketball Tournament

July 23 – 28. 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 24 – 26. 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 27 – 28 & Aug. 3 – 4. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. Parade, miniature train and trolley rides, steam sawmilling, machinery demos, blacksmithing, and much more.

antiquepowerland.com

AUG. 2024

Art in the Garden

thru Sept. 2. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org

Swan Island Dahlias Summer Festival

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

Homer Davenport Community Festival

Aug. 2 – 4. 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. 3 – 4. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. antiquepowerland.com

Mud, Sweat & BBQ

Aug. 10. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. 5K mud run with obstacles, BBQ contest and garden party. woodenshoe.com

Aurora Colony Days

Aug. 10. Outdoor market, live music, car show, parade and much more. auroracolony.com

Fiesta Mexicana

Aug. 16 – 18. Legion Park, Woodburn. Carnival, Fiesta Court coronation, parade, car show, food, music, fútbol / soccer tournament. woodburn-or.gov

Pacific NW Truck Show

Aug. 23. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. Over 200 trucks in attendance with swap meet. antiquepowerland.com

Oregon State Fair

Aug. 23 – Sept. 2. 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. 2024

Art in the Garden thru Sept. 2. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org

Oregon State Fair thru Sept. 2. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. oregonstatefair.org

Swan Island Dahlias

Summer Festival thru Sept. 30 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Swan Island Dahlias, Canby. dahlias.com

Mount Angel Oktoberfest

Sept. 12 – 15. 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

Salem Art Fair & Festival

Sept. 13 – 15. Bush’s Pasture Park, Salem. The 75th annual fair & festival. Over 200 visual artists, plus entertainment and kids activities. salemart.org

Bauman’s Harvest Festival

Sept. 21 – Oct. 30. Bauman’s Farm, Gervais. Corn maze, hay rides, animal barn, pedal carts, slides, and many other activities for kids of all ages. baumanshf.com

OCT. 2024

Bauman’s Harvest Festival thru Oct. 30. Bauman’s Farm, Gervais. baumanshf.com

Silverton Sidewalk Shindig

Oct. 5. Downtown Silverton. Dozens of musicians perform outside (and in) downtown businesses all day. Free.

Autumn in Aurora

Oct. 12, Downtown Aurora. Browse Aurora’s shops, restaurants, wineries and museum. auroracolony.com

Silverton Trick or Treat

Oct. 31. Historic Downtown Silverton. A safe opportunity for kids and their families to dress in costumes and trick or treat at Silverton businesses. silvertonchamber.org

Bauman’s Cider Festival

Dates TBA. Bauman’s Farm, Gervais. A celebration of regional cideries. baumanshf.com

Aurora Colony Quilt Show

Dates TBA. Old Aurora Colony Museum, Aurora. Celebrating the founding of Aurora with a quilt exhibition, plus contests, classes and demonstrations. auroracolony.org

NOV. 2024

Holiday Night Market

Nov. 16. Willamette Heritage Center, Salem. New cultural arts and crafts event. salemmulticultural.org

Silverton Christmas Market

Nov. 22 – Dec. 31 (except Nov. 27 & 28), evenings. Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton. One million lights, Santa, snowless tubing, traditional German-style crafts, biergarten, carolers, and more. silvertonchristmasmarket.com

Magic of Lights

Dates TBA. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Drivethrough holiday lights experience with digital animations. magicoflights.com

Thanksgiving Wine Tasting

Nov. 29 – Dec. 1. Most regional wineries are open for the long weekend. See page 8 for a list of wineries that may participate.

DEC. 2024

Silverton

Christmas Market

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

Silverton Tree Lighting

Dec. 6. Town Square Park. Music, hot chocolate, Santa lighting Silverton’s permanent tree. Free. silvertonchamber.org

Mount Angel Hazelnutfest

Dec. 6 – 8. Mount Angel Festhalle. Regional arts and crafts, hazelnut-based foods, wine and much more for sale. hazelnutfest.com

Salem Holiday Market

Dec. 13 – 15. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Over 250 handcrafted and homegrown vendors. Gingerbread and tree decorating contests. salemcommunitymarkets.com

Wine and Chocolate Walk

Dec. 7 – 8. Downtown Aurora. Go shop to shop and taste chocolates and local wines, for a good cause. auroracolony.com

Holiday Sparkles at Powerland

Dates TBA. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. See the Powerland campus alight for the holiday season. antiquepowerland.com

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 fee. friendsofsilverfalls.net

Magic at the Mill

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

Oregon State Fair in Salem. COURTESY OREGON STATE FAIR

A C D E

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. Open Fri. - Sun., 11 am3pm, 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 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.

SP 1785 Locomotive

Cleveland St. at Railroad Ave.

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

Woodburn

Historical Museum

455 N. Front St. Thurs. - Sat., 1 - 4 pm. Pioneer, Latino, and Russian Old Believer history is explored, plus locally-unearthed Ice Age fossils. The recently restored Bungalow Theatre is next door, and is open for special events.

Mount Angel Model Railroad

A walking tour of historic markers with etched photographs. See pages 18-19 for complete tour.

Mount Angel Model Railroad

90 W. College St. Fridays, 9 am3 pm. Lionel, N-gauge, HO-gauge model layouts on display inside Mount Angel’s original train depot.

Elaine M. Annen

Doll Museum

500 S. Wilco Hwy. in Mount Angel Festhalle. Open by appointment. A collection of over 600 vintage and modern dolls.

Facebook: ElaineAnnen DollMuseum

Mount Angel Abbey

One Abbey Drive, St. Benedict. Visitors are welcome to tour the historic and contemplative grounds; see the breathtaking views of the valley; relax in the coffeeshop & bookstore inside the old press-room; wander through the remarkable museum; admire the world-famous Alvar Aalto-designed library; or attend a Vesper’s prayer at the church. mountangelabbey.org

LGallon 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. Weekends, 1 am - 4 pm, March – Nov. Features a stellar collection of original political cartoons by William Randolph Heart’s top illustrator – and Silverton’s own ‘country boy’ – Homer Davenport. The museum also includes the town’s original train depot, and a WWII-era lookout post.

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.

Silver Falls State Park

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

Museum of Mental Health

2600 Center St. NE, Salem. Thurs. - Sat., 12 - 4 pm. 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. S.E., Salem. Open during daylight hours. Next door to each other, built in 1854 and 1914, respectively.

Oregon State Capitol

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.

Willamette

Heritage Center

1313 Mill St. S.E. Tues. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Explore the past and 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. S.E. 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.

Gaiety Hollow

Restored gardens of the historic Lord & Schryver landscape & architecture firm. Open select Saturdays, April – Sept.

Bush House Museum

600 Mission St. S.E. An 1878 Victorian house museum with a 19th Century conservatory – Oregon’s oldest. Museum guided tours are Thur. – Sat. at 12:15, 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 pm.

Powerland

Heritage Park

3995 Brooklake Rd. N.E., Brooks. Open Wed. - Sat., 9 am - 4 pm, 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.

Lady Hill Winery

8400 Champoeg Rd. N.E., St. Paul. ladyhill.com

Lanphere Cellars

26444 N.E. Butteville Rd., Aurora. lanpherecellars.com

Aurora Vineyards

21338 Oak Ln. N.E., Aurora. acvwine.com

Pheasant Run Winery

21690 Main St. N.E., Aurora. pheasantrunwine.com

Villa Catalana Cellars

11900 S. Criteser Rd., Oregon City. villacatalanacellars.com Appointments only.

King’s Raven Winery

11603 S. New Era Rd., Oregon City. kingsravenwine.com

Forest Edge Vineyard

15640 S. Spangler Rd., Oregon City. forestedgevineyard.com

St. Josef’s

Vineyards & Winery

28836 S. Barlow Rd., Canby. stjosefswinery.com

Whiskey Hill Winery

29510 S. Barlow Rd., Canby. whiskeyhillwinery.com

Wooden Shoe

Vineyards

33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn. 503-634-2243. woodenshoevineyards.com Appointments only.

Hanson Vineyards

34948 S. Barlow Rd., Woodburn. Weekends, March – Dec., 12 - 5 pm; rest of year by appointment. 971-338-9760. hansonwine.com

Paradis Vineyards

17627 Abiqua Rd. N.E., Silverton. paradiswine.com

Vitis Ridge Winery

6685 Meridian Rd. N.E., Silverton. March – Dec., Saturdays & Sundays, 12 - 5 pm. 503-873-9800. vitisridge.com

The Farm

on Golden Hill

11506 Kaufman Rd. N.E., Silverton. thefarmongoldenhill.com

15 Pudding River

Wine Cellars

9374 Sunnyview Rd. N.E., Salem. puddingriver.com

Scenic Valley

12423 River Rd. N.E., Gervais. scenicvalleyfarms.net

Honeywood Winery

1350 Hines St. S.E., Salem. Mondays - Fridays, 10 am - 5 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am5 pm. 503-362-4111. honeywoodwinery.com

Stomp by

Croft Vineyards

5475 River Rd. S., Salem. croftvineyards.com

Vitae Springs

3675 Vitae Springs Rd. S., Salem. vitaesprings.com

Appointments only.

Amica Luna Wines

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3535 Vitae Springs Rd. S., Salem. amicalunawines.com

Appointments only.

Trinity Vineyards

1031 Wahl Lane S., Salem. trinityvineyards.com

Cória Estates

8252 Redstone Ave. S.E., Salem. coriaestates.com

Appointments only.

Ankeny Vineyard

2565 Riverside Dr. S., Salem. ankenyvineyard.com

La Chouette

Vineyard

179 Ankeny Hill Rd. S.E., Jefferson.

lachouettevineyard.com

Appointments only.

Sass Winery

9092 Jackson Hill Rd. S.E., Salem. sasswinery.com

Willamette

Valley Vineyards

8800 Enchanted Way S.E., Turner. wvv.com

St. Innocent Winery

10052 Enchanted Way S.E., Jefferson. stinnocentwine.com

Locations accessible by appointment-only are labeled as such.

All other listed wineries or vineyards offer tasting room hours. Larger groups may require appointments. Days and hours may vary depending on season, and may not be open all year. Off-season tastings may be offered by appoinment. Clink!

Oregon City Wilsonville

Aurora

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Swan Island Dahlias 995 NW 22nd 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

Sebright Gardens

213

– Hostas

7185 Lakeside Dr. N.E., Salem.

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Wooden Shoe

Tulip Farm

33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn. woodenshoe.com

Blooming: March 22 – May 5

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.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens

3625 Quinaby Rd. N.E., Keizer. Blooming: May 10 – 31.

Open: March 20 – Oct. 27.

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,

Lewis & Clark, medicinal, Northwest, tropical house, plus wetlands and outdoor art.

Family Spots

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Bullwinkle’s

29111 S.W. Town Center Lp. W., Wilsonville. Closed Mon. & Tues. Six-acres of fun! Kidopolis Playland, zipline, go karts, minigolf, 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.

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Woodburn Dragstrip

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

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Bauman’s Farm & Garden

12989 Howell Prairie Rd. N.E., Gervais. Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm Giant playground, petting zoo, tube slides. baumanfarms.com

Wooden Shoe

Tulip Farm

33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn. Cow train, play area during festival (March 22 – May 5). 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.

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Open by Appointment

Call: Janice 503-931-9432 • Carol 503-551-0102 and open during OktOberfest

Hazelnut fest • VOlksfest • Maifest

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Elaine M. Annen

Doll Museum

500 S. Wilco Hwy. in Mount Angel Festhalle. Open by appointment. A collection of over 600 vintage and modern dolls. Facebook: ElaineAnnenDollMuseum.

Camp Dakota

1843 Crooked Finger Rd. N.E., 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. Reservations only.

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

Gilbert House

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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. S.E., 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.

Salem’s

Riverfront Carousel

101 Front St. N.E., 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.org

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Children’s Museum

116 Marion St. N.E., Salem. Tues. - Sun, 10 am - 5pm. Hands-on exhibits and interactive activities, indoor and outdoor.

Salvation Army

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Kroc Center

1865 Bill Frey Dr. N.E., Salem. Open daily. 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.

Volcanoes Stadium

6700 Field Of Dreams Way, Keizer. The home of four local baseball teams that form the Mavericks Independent league.

Powerland

Heritage Park

3995 Brooklake Rd. N.E., Brooks. Open Wed. - Sat., 9 am - 4 pm, April – Sept. The Willow Creek Railroad Museum operates 1:8 scale, model railroad rides. 16

Top: Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana. SHELDON TRAVER

Middle: SP 1785 Locomotive. JIM KINGHORN

Bottom: Woodburn Premium Outlets. SHELDON TRAVER

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Settlemier House

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

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Aquatic Center

190 Oak St. Open daily. Indoor pool with water slide, spa, and sauna.

Historic SP 1785

Locomotive

Cleveland St. at Railroad Ave. A restored 1902 Southern Pacific steam locomotive, retired in the 1950s.

Woodburn Historical Museum

455 N. Front St. Thurs. - Sat., 1 - 4 pm. Pioneer, Latino, and Russian Old Believer history is explored, plus locally-unearthed Ice Age fossils. The recently restored Bungalow Theatre is next door, and is open for special events.

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 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 (by appointment). woodenshoe.com

Bauman’s Farm & Garden

12989 Howell Prairie Rd. N.E. Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm. This century farm has a nursery, its own produce, a country store, garden center, cidery, giant playgrounds & tube slides, and farm animal petting zoo. baumanfarms.com

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Annen Doll Museum

500 S. Wilco Hwy. in Mount Angel Festhalle. Open by appointment. A collection of over 600 vintage and modern dolls. Facebook: ElaineAnnenDollMuseum.

Oktoberfest Joy

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

Mt. Angel Sausage Co.

105 S. Garfield St. Open daily. A Mount Angel favorite, offering a wide-range of its famous meats, full restaurant and bar, and a European-style market. mtangelsausage.com

Evergreen Golf Course

11694 W. Church Rd. N.E.

Visit the Abbey’s guesthouse, library, museum, or bookstore. Stop at the Benedictine Brewery’s taproom and enjoy good company and a good brew!

Self-guided walking tours are available.

503.845.3030 | mountangelabbey.org

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.

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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.

Above: Mount Angel Oktoberfest.

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

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Pray with the monks in the historic Abbey church.

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 N.E.

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. touchofbavaria.com

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. Now houses model railroad displays, open Fridays, 9 am - 3pm.

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.

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Stations of the Cross walk-

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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.

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, restaurants, and the recently restored Palace Theatre.

Silverton Visitor Center

426 S. Water St. Mon. - Fri., 10 am3 pm (+ Sat. over summer). Drop by to learn about more local activities.

Operated by Silverton Chamber of Commerce. silvertonchamber.org

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Silverton Country Museum

428 S. Water St. Weekends, 1 am - 4 pm, March – Nov. Homer Davenport’s political cartoons, original train depot, and WWII-era lookout post.

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

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.

Fischer Mill • 410 S. Water St.

Canyonview Camp • 204 Oak St. (east side)

Dr. Olwyn Davies • 204 Oak St. (west side)

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

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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.

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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

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Heritage Center

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

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Museum & Gardens

1116 Mission St. S.E. 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 Thur. – Sat. at 12:15, 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 pm.

Bush Barn Art Center

600 Mission St. S.E. Wed.Sun., Noon - 4 pm. Four exhibition spaces operated by the Salem Art Association, showcasing regional artists. Free.

World Beat Gallery

392 Liberty St. S.E. Tue. - Fri., 10 am - 5 pm + Sat. by appointment. A space where stories and cultural artifacts from members of Salem’s diverse community can be enjoyed. Free admission.

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Elsinore Theatre

170 High St. S.E. Restored 1922 venue with Shakespearean décor presenting music concerts, staged theatre, stand-up comedy, other live performances, and movies.

Salem’s Historic Grand

191 High St. N.E. Originally built in 1900, this venue live music shoes, comedy, 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.org

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Above: Bush House Museum in Bush’s Pasture Park.

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Gilbert House

Children’s Museum

116 Marion St. N.E., Salem. Tues. - Sun, 10 am - 5pm. Hands-on exhibits and interactive activities, indoor and outdoor.

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 softsurface walking/bike trails offers views of the Willamette River, plus a 30-acre dog park. Acces sible from River Road South by car and from a pedestrian bridge from Riverfront Park.

Salem’s Riverfront Carousel.

JIM KINGHORN

Top: Peter Courtney Minto Island Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge and Eco-Earth Globe in Riverfront Park.