SALEM IS MOPO BUCKET LIST 1. GO ANTIQUE SHOPPING IN AURORA Located 30 miles north of Salem, the historic town of Aurora has been hailed as one of the top antiquing destinations in the country. 2. EXPERIENCE WORLD CULTURE Each June the World Beat Festival lands in Salem’s Riverfront Park with music, food and traditions from over 70 nations. 3. TASTE FLIGHTS IN OREGON WINE COUNTRY A day in world-famous Oregon wine country is a must. Include a stop at Oregon’s oldest winery, Honeywood Winery, in downtown Salem. 4. ENJOY ALL-AMERICAN BASEBALL May through August, catch a Mavericks Baseball League game at Keizer’s Volcanoes Stadium and watch top undrafted players hit it out of the park. 5. KAYAK THE WILLAMETTE RIVER Salem Kayak Rentals runs a half-day tour from Salem to San Salvador Beach, just north of Salem; it also runs sunset tours. put these 20 salem experiences on your bucket list 6. THROW AN AXE FOR FUN Everyone 12 years and older can give competitive axe throwing a try at Salem’s Oregon Axe. Seasoned “Axe-perts” will keep things safe and help you hit the bull’s-eye. 7. VISIT THE GORDON HOUSE Take a guided 45-minute tour of the only Frank Lloyd Wright house open to the public in the Pacific Northwest. 8. RIDE SALEM’S RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL This handcrafted carousel in Riverfront Park is fun for all ages, and you can grab a sweet treat at the gift shop afterward. 9. TAKE IN A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Choose from the Salem Orchestra, Salem Philharmonia Orchestra and Oregon Symphony, or check out a Broadway show at the Elsinore Theatre. 10. SWIM AT NORTH SANTIAM STATE PARK Cool off with a dip in the aquamarine Santiam River, 30 miles east of Salem, and then have a family picnic. 11. STOP AND ADMIRE THE IRISES Wander through the colorful fields of the largest iris grower in the country. Schreiner’s Gardens’ May iris bloom events include a 10-acre display garden and a dazzling cut-flower show. 12. CAMP AT DETROIT LAKE About 60 miles east of Salem, Detroit Lake State Recreation Area has nearly 300 camping sites, plus swimming, fishing and boating. To help you soak up all the area has to offer, we’ve compiled a list of places and experiences you don’t want to miss. For more ideas, visit TravelSalem.com. Joey Hamilton WBF Kayaking the Willamette River World Beat Festival TravelSalem.com 6
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