this place has to be the most fun ambience of any toy place or hobby shop ever. I couldn't imagine…read morewhat they could do with all of the items they have up if they ever wanted to relocate or close down. They have such huge awesome display pieces. I mean, you can't even get through the door without being in amazement. Lots of fun puzzles lots of fun card games, tons of little knickknacks and very family friendly . kids love window shopping, just cruising around at all of the different options and I couldn't imagine anyone not finding something that they enjoy here . Staff is always super helpful places always spotless. Definitely stop by.

This is my go-to toy store now. We got all of my grandson's birthday gifts there earlier this…read moresummer. A great selection and the prices are very reasonable. I just went there again this morning looking for Sea Monkey (Krill) aquariums for the kids and they had three different types! I couldn't find them anywhere else in town except BiMart, which only had 1 type. The price was essentially the same as BiMart, with a much better selection. Given the choice to spend my money at a small locally owned business, I'll choose the small business every time.

Great kids section. Not cluttered like so many other antique shops. It's tastefully decorated and…read morethe staff is very friendly. They have a little bit of everything, furniture, tools, and newer farmhouse style decorative items. Fun place to shop.

My boyfriend and I took a day trip to Dallas and stopped into the Emporium on our walk down Main…read moreStreet. It was adorable. Things were very reasonably priced and the clothing was in very good shape. They had a toy section that was adorable. I'll be heading back at Christmas for sure. Definitely a place to check out.

I made the discovery I've been waiting for just 20 minutes out of Salem at the most charming…read moremercantile shop. The answer for anyone stumped with what to get someone who wants for nothing? Well it could be any of the unique handcrafted gifts in the shop, from locally made soap, a new pair of earrings or a stained glass sun catcher. There were so many things to tempt me, but the best part of my visit was learning about the classes offered. They just wrapped up Chinese Calligraphy, and do leatherwork, handmade beads, stained glass and crocheting. This wonderful place is the labor of love shared by three sisters, one of which I met and shared the story of how the idea came to be. An artist herself, Lynne is always looking for ideas and teachers to lead a class and showcases local artisans crafts within the store and featured on the walls. They currently have fresh cut trees and garland available for the holiday season. I left with a crocheted Yip Yip (Sesame Street), a fragrant sage / mint soap and a couple of scrubbers, a Billion New Friends (Eugene) Blackberry Herbalism Kombucha, and a couple of scones (Spanikopita and chocolate). I'm excited at the idea of adding classes to my wishlist and finally getting something I'll truly enjoy! Support local small businesses and reach out to them if you have ideas for classes or teachers.

What a spot! These sorts of places are my very favorite type of business. Part art gallery, part…read moregift shop, part cafe...The old store is so darn cute and they've really kept the character of the building. It's one of those places where, even though it's not all that large, you could really spend some time wandering as there is a lot to discover and you don't really know what you might find. I zeroed in on lots of beautiful rock and gem specimens and beautiful artwork on the walls. They also had local honey and just lots of local goodies, which always makes me so happy. My husband and I were there for a stained glass workshop so I grabbed a hot chocolate and he got a latte, then we skedaddled on back for the fun. Both drinks were delicious, and it was extra enjoyable to have a cozy little something to sip on while we crafted. They offer a variety of classes including drawing, felting, knitting, crochet, pottery, fused glass, and print making. The stained glass class we took was a little more involved, while the week before they were doing a drop in class for Christmas ornaments that would have been fun for kids. We ended up spending about two hours on our projects, but had a great time. There were two other students who were very friendly and our instructor was knowledgeable. The price for the class was very reasonable and we would definitely take another. They would also be so fun for a girl's day. At the café along with the mix of beverages, cookies and snacks, the soups of the day were clam chowder and tomato beef barley soup. They were out of the latter by the time we were finished so grab it while you can! One of our classmates mentioned the lemonade is particularly delicious. They even have local Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches. Overall, while we live a little too far for this to be a quick spot to grab a snack, easy lunch or dinner, I am jealous of the locals who have this option! Two of the owners (and they are sisters, ah so sweet!) were there and they were so friendly and nice. Again, this might be a little out of my way, but that won't stop me from returning. If you are headed between Salem and McMinnville or Sheridan, stop by Hopewell Hub on your way for some goodies.

Super fun place! I take my daughter here about two-three times a week after school and she loves…read moreit. I purchased their annual pass on the website and have been so satisfied ever since. After about seven visits, we're basically getting in for free. With the pass, you get extra jumping hours. We bring our grip socks every time but they're always available to purchase at the front desk. They have a water bottle station, so bring a cup or a tumbler because jumping is exhausting work. There are couches for non-jumpers as well as concessions if you're feeling snacky. The music is kid friendly and fun. Really great environment that as an adult, I don't mind hanging out for a couple of hours while my kid gets all of her energy out.

We visited during the day for one hour with the berry pass. The staff were friendly and the kids…read morewere having fun. The place was looking pretty rough since my last visit (6+months ago) Very stained carpets, massage chairs that don't work, the insulation is falling from the ceiling in multiple places and you can see where dirt/grime have built up in multiple areas.

This was my favorite part of Riverfront Park, thanks to my kiddo. She rode on her first carousel a…read moreweek before visiting here and she loved it so when my best friend mentioned that Salem had a carousel (why??) we decided to come check it out. The carousel is indoors so that's a nice perk when it's cold or rainy. It's a large carousel with different animals as well as some benches, and they're adding others soon--including a U of O themed duck. The rides are pretty inexpensive at $2 each; you'll buy tokens at the gift shop. (They only take cards with a minimum $5 purchase.) Alternatively, you can pay $15 for unlimited rides for the day. The gift shop has lots of stuff... except t-shirts, which they were out of the day we came in and that was a bummer since I'd wanted to get one for the little one. There are indoor toilets here (yay) and they have some vendors--at least, there as a cotton candy vendor here when we visited. They also rent the space out and there was a nice private room off to the side of the carousel. There's lots of parking here since it's part of the overall Riverfront Park.

The carousel is beautiful but the service at the store leaves a bit to be desired and at $2 a ride,…read moreit's a little pricey. When I walked in, the cashier promptly stood up, but I was trying to pull up the photo of my berry pass so I waited off to the side. A woman paid and I overheard the cashier mention that she needs the physical berry pass so I scooted behind the person who was in line next since I no longer had to find the photo on my phone. The people who came into the shop created a fork in the line, so I let them go in front of me because I was the one who caused the confusion. After they paid, the cashier would not accept that I was waiting in line, however, the woman she tried to help told me to go. The cashier scoffed when I came up to the counter. Then she was very abrupt with my sale, and as I was leaving I heard her tell the woman who let me go, "that was very kind of you." I turned around and said, "I've literally been waiting in line" to which the woman said, "I know you have." but the cashier wouldn't even look at me. It was not a great experience for me. Thankfully my daughter was oblivious to the encounter and enjoyed the ride itself.

If you are looking for a safe and fun environment for your child, this is the place for you!…read moreCanyonview has over 50 years of summer camps on the books and is still committed to a verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. Activities include- Archery Horseback riding Outdoor cooking Fishing Nature hikes Canoeing Large group games Candle making Ropes course Zip line Creekwalking Hilarious skits and stories And lots more!!! All in real nature!!! Can't recommend this summer camp enough!!!

Ren is a great man with a huge heart. His love for people is matched by his love for horses. The…read morefacilities are fantastic and the staff are super friendly. This is a great place for summer camps for your kids. They not only are committed to teaching you about horsemanship but they aren't afraid to share Christ, which is by far more important.

Really cool vintage toy store with a lot of items to see and buy. Layout is nice with friendly…read moreworkers. Will be going back to again soon.

Not only is their website lots of fun, there's Julie to back it up with extremely responsive and…read morehelpful service. She really knows her product and goes the extra mile to get you what you need and to accurately portray the ribbon colors on her website. She ships very quickly and even though I'm in HI and she's in OR, if I call her on the phone it's just like I was going into my favorite neighborhood ribbon store (if only we had one here in paradise!). Thanks, Ribbon Jar!