Just created what will soon be my constantly changing Salem Oregon must-do list. Here’s the current one, you’ll find the list on its own page on the right column under the F.A.Q.’s.
Top Ten Things to Do in Salem, Oregon
10. Run, don’t walk past the Oregon State Hospital.
9. Take in a flick at the Northern Lights Pub Theatre. Assuming they’re not still playing Twilight. (Don’t tell me it’s Theatre Pub. I say if the movie theater is serving beer, it’s going first).
8. Check out some consignment furniture at Encore on Commercial Street SE.
7. Pop in for a spin around the galleries (Tuesday is free) at Willamette University’s Hallie Ford Museum of Art.
6. Chat up the booksellers at the Book Bin or Tea Party Bookshop.
5. Pick a wine off the wall at Morton’s Bistro in West Salem.
4. Stroll among the cherry trees at the State Capitol (they’re almost out!).
3. Chat with Jim Bernau at Willamette Valley Vineyards.
2. Gaze with wonder at how tchochkes can be stylish when grouped by color or theme at Engelberg Antiks.
1. Stop in for a make-your-own cannoli at the Little Cannoli Bakery in the Reed Opera House.
I’d say add Reader’s Guide to the list of bookstores but I don’t know the new owner. I loved seeing the old owners whenever I went in. I adore Tea Party Book Shop and hope it sticks around!! I also think the Konditeri needs to have a place on the list…maybe it goes to 11?
That and I think I prefer Salem Cinema over Northern Lights.
How did I forget the Konditerei? Whoops. And what should it replace? I’m digging on the Salem Cinema too, but it will have to wait until Slumdog’s out to take up its rightful place on the list.
P.S. I’ll do a bookstore breakdown soon. That’s my specialty.
I think I would just add Konditerei to to the Little Cannoli one…or replace 2 or 8. The Salem Cinema is awesome for really odd flicks like Memento or Shakespeare remakes. If the feel is the same in its new place, its just so quirky and retro.