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Things to see in Salem, Oregon (United States): 17 places and when to go
Salem, Oregon is a city in United States with around 229,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), History (4), Museums and art (3). The best known are Oregon State Capitol, Hallie Ford Museum of Art and Salem station. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.9281, -123.0239
- Population
- About 229,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (6) · History (4) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 815 km as the crow flies
What to see in Salem, Oregon
The places in and around Salem, Oregon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Oregon State CapitolState capitol building of the U.S. state of Oregon1.2 km
- Hallie Ford Museum of ArtMuseum in Salem, Oregon1.4 km
- Salem stationTrain station in Salem, Oregon, United States582 m
- Mount BaldyHill located within the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County, Oregon19 km
- Waller HallBuilding at Willamette University, Salem, Oregon, USA1.2 km
- Willamette Heritage CenterMuseum in Salem, Oregon, U.S754 m
- Ankeny National Wildlife RefugeProtected area in Oregon, United States16 km
- Enchanted ForestAmusement park in Turner, Oregon, United States11 km
- Gallon House BridgeWooden covered bridge spanning Abiqua Creek in rural Marion County, Oregon21 km
- Jesse H. Settlemier HouseHistoric house in Woodburn, Oregon, USA27 km
- Cória EstatesWinery11 km
- For Tomorrow We Die BrewingBrewery1.6 km
- La FamiliaBrewery2.0 km
- Rice RocksReef7.6 km
- Santiam BrewingBrewery1.4 km
- SOB BreweryBrewery1.3 km
- Willamette Valley VineyardsWinery12 km
When to go to Salem, Oregon
The best time to visit Salem, Oregon is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulBest time15:05
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. In June, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Salem, Oregon
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 815 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- McMinnville14 places33 km
- Albany, Oregon11 places35 km
- Canby9 places42 km
- Corvallis, Oregon13 places44 km
- Newberg24 places45 km
- Forest Grove10 places66 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Salem, Oregon?
The best known: Oregon State Capitol, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem station, Mount Baldy, Waller Hall. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Salem, Oregon?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.
How do you get to Salem, Oregon?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 815 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Salem, Oregon as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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