Homegrown: Makers Spotlight the Best of the Mid-Willamette Valley

Locally made goods from the Mid-Willamette Valley

Salem and the Willamette Valley have been synonymous with fertile farmland for thousands of years. Native Americans harvested fields near downtown for centuries, and the young city held a festival celebrating the cherry harvest as far back as 1903.

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5 Places to Cozy Up by the Fire in Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley

Feeling cold? Warm up at one of these five cozy fireplaces.

This winter, as the temperature falls, it’s time to close the laptop lid, turn off your TV, and head to breweries, wineries, restaurants, and hotels in the Salem region for a dose of the real thing.

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What to do in the fall near Salem, Oregon

Discover fall in the Mid-Willamette Valley

Visiting the Salem, Oregon, area this fall? Here's what you need to know.

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What to do in the summer near Salem, Oregon

Summer vacation is finally here.

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Nehmen Sie den Marion Farm Loop zu 22 Bauernhöfen in der Nähe von Salem, Oregon

Stoppen Sie für Produkte, Blumen und preisgekrönten Wein

Find produce, flowers and award-winning wines on the Marion Farm Loop. The route takes you to 22 different farm stops in the Salem, Oregon, area. The trail has everything from flourishing gardens and family-owned farm markets to picturesque wineries and one-of-a-kind accommodations. Here are seven must-do experiences along the trail:

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7 Willamette Valley Wineries with a View

Wine tasting with a view near Salem, Oregon

Restore your spirits and satisfy your inner wine enthusiast with some of the most scenic wineries and tasting rooms in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley. From family-owned boutique estates crafting less than 3,000 cases a year to much larger operations producing thousands more, here are eight destinations in the heart of the valley that pair spectacular views along with diverse and nuanced wines.

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3 unique bike rides in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley

Cycling routes from casual to challenging

The road is straight and flat, the pavement smooth. Your thoughts drift with the fragrant wafts from a mint field as you ride by. You pass cherry trees, hazelnut trees and lattices of hops reaching toward the sky. Pleasant distractions.

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Kid-Friendly Wineries in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley

Traveling with children in Oregon Wine Country

Children don’t necessarily jump to mind when most people are considering a proper wine tasting route. Yet, unbeknownst to many, there are plenty of kid-friendly wineries in the heart of Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley.

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Wineries with overnight stays in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley

Sip and Stay in Oregon Wine Country

When you're relaxing on the sunny terrace of one of the Willamette Valley's more than 500 wineries, gazing across a gently sloping vineyard planted with prized Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay grapes, it's easy to imagine what it might feel like to awaken every day to this ethereal scene — the mist slowly lifting, songbirds soaring overhead, the snow-capped Cascades in the distance. When you get right down to it, though, winegrowers are farmers. They rise early and work long hours to turn acres of sometimes fickle grape vines into the wines we love. It could be that spending a night or two on a working vineyard is what you're really dreaming about, and not actually owning and operating a vineyard.

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Where to eat tacos in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley

Six must-try taco stops near Salem, Oregon

Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley is rich with many things, including tacos. The area has a long mutual relationship with a thriving Latin American culture. Oregon shared a border with Mexico until 1848 when Mexico ceded California to the United States after the Mexican-American War. For well over a century, Mexicans and their descendants have played an essential role in all aspects of producing the singular bounty of the valley.

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7 works of public art to enjoy in downtown Salem, Oregon

Discover unique art throughout the city

With close to 100 works spanning almost a century, Salem’s collection of public art includes work in almost every genre, placed on street corners, in parks and in civic buildings throughout the city. Take an easy stroll through downtown to discover seven unique sculptures, created by some of the Northwest’s most recognizable artists.

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A guide to LGBTQ travel in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley

Wineries, restaurants and places to stay

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