Top Ten: Salem, Oregon
I will update this list as new activities supercede old ones.
Top Ten Things to Do in Salem, OR
10. Run, don’t walk past the Oregon State Hospital.
9. Take in a flick at the independent, locally-owned Salem Cinema or Northern Lights Pub Theatre. Assuming NL is 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. Meet your meatmakers at Salem’s Saturday Market.
4. Stroll among the cherry trees at the State Capitol.
3. Chat with Jim Bernau over a glass of pinot noir at Willamette Valley Vineyards.
2. Eat a Gardenburger at Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro.
1. Stop in for a make-your-own cannoli at the Little Cannoli Bakery in the Reed Opera House
I can’t believe I forgot to tell you how much you need to go to Salem Public Market! Well, NOW I’ve remembered . . .
They’re open from 8:30 AM – 1 PM every Saturday in a little red building off of 12th on Rural. There are wonderful people and seasonal wonders to behold here.
I’ll be there. I’ve been aching for it to start. We will ride our bikes there.
I am considering a potential relocation to Salem. Any recommendations for music stores in town? I came across Harvest Music, although can’t locate a web site. Interested in current indie/alternative music. So great to read that Frank Black played Salem!
Here’s a good one:
http://www.ranch-records.com/