City of Salem's Recreational Scene

by Sherri 23. March 2009 16:58

The city of Salem has recreational events all year long making it a great place to visit and live.

We have world famous Iris and Tulip farms and  nearby Iris and Tulip festivals each year, we have award winning wineries and are home to the Willamette Queen Sternwheeler where you can enjoy the Willamette river while enjoying a meal onboard. Explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy covered bridges, farms, river ferries.

Sports nuts can watch minor league baseball at the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes stadium or see the Cascade surge soccar team at Mcculloch Stadium in our 24 acre Bush's Pasture Park. Wallace Marine Park also has softball and soccer tournaments. Bush's Pasture Park has also hosted The Soapbox Derby. Other outdoor activities include golfing, fishing, cycling, boating and hiking. The mountains , the coast, and large cities are only an hour away, snow skiing, scuba diving, surfing and more are available.

The Oregon Garden is only a half hour away. Enjoy walking through the gardens or plan a wedding or reception at the facility.

The states #1 attraction is Spirit Mountain Casino and is only a half an hour away. The casino is open 24 hrs and has live entertainment, gaming tables, lodging, great restaurants and activities for children.

Salem Saturday market starts in the spring and features farm grown produce, food itiems, fresh flowers etc., also festivals include the World Beat,Marion County Fair, Oregon State Fair, The Bite and The Salem Art Fair and Festival.

For the children we have The Enchanted Forest and The Discovery Village which is home to the first authentic toy museum, The Toy Hall of Fame.

At Christmas time  the PGE Festival of Lights Parade travels through Salem's core and is telecast.

For the shopping junkies we have two major shopping centers as well as locally owned shops and boutiques.

Salem also has a plethora of great restaurants that feature local wines and local meats, seafood and produce.

Salem has everything needed for a wonderful quality of life!!!

Come see us and enjoy for yourself.

 

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Sherri DyerSherri is a licensed realtor/broker in Salem, Oregon, serving the Willamette Valley. She is a multi-million dollar producer and specializes in residential property, working with both buyers and sellers.

The Willamette Valley

Oregon's Willamette Valley is a beautiful green valley nestled between two mountain ranges. A driving or bicycling tour of the valley can include: historical covered bridges, superb wineries, beautiful public gardens, historical landmarks and museums, and much more!

The Willamette Valley and the Wine Country was named the "Most Romantic" destination on the second annual "Fodor's Choice Destinations" list. Fodor's polled more than seven-hundred editors and writers from around the world who contribute to the guides to determine the top ten most overlooked and underrated places. A travel industry authority for more than sixty years, Fodor's produces hundreds of travel guides to destinations throughout the world.

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