Really cool, very welcoming. Walked in and there was a movie playing. Some really cool historical…read morewall art, a variety of shops to either just look at or buy a trinket from. Lots of seating area for hanging out in the underworld.

Great local shops & a fun atmosphere! I love to grab a coffee at Caffé Capri and catching a…read morefootball game on the big screen in the underground.

Sleepy mall that has a small food court with some fantastic pizza at Cadillac Grill, Crazy Fruit…read morethat has some crazy concoctions, and Chinese and Sushi options. There's Ross in the mall with some great finds for every thing you need at home. They didn't have any major mainstream stores but they had a GameStop, Bath& Body Works, Hot Topic, Journeys.

If it is a poor weather day, this is a good place for a little dry exercise while (window)…read moreshopping. The mall lost an adjacent JCPenney and is losing the adjacent Macy's. However, the Kohl's in the center had customers and employees with a clean and neat shopping experience. Now that JCPenney (and long before that, Liberty House) is gone, the "Marion Parkade" near Kohl's and cinnebarre became more popular due to its skybridge right into Kohl's. It was still easy to park and all kinds of cars are parked here. I felt very safe leaving my vehicle. If one parks in the other free downtown garage, you will be in for a short outdoor walk to enter the center. Today the food court was busy and a new Italian restaurant is coming soon to the first level where Honey baked Ham was. There are two large arcades on the second level. If you want to visit some local shops or Ross, those are here too. Many mall employees were on duty during my visit for security and housekeeping. Definitely still a mall for teens & early 20somethings. An older customer might find more interesting stuff walking south into downtown Salem's streets.

Hold times 1-2 hours .Rudest staff ever!!! Even downloaded app purchased $5,0000.00 dollar sleeper…read moretrain ride ( a suite on AmTrak) only 1/4 of rides show up.Where's the rest? Call AmTrak for help during business hours.ALL rudeness & no help! Mist of the employees have never even been on a train! Impossible to get general food menu. We would like to know what we will be forced to eat for 7 days.No wonder all Americans go by Plane not train. Online chat on app even worse! Traveling from New York NY to 800 Alameda Los Angeles.Not really relevant all intetactions over thr phone yet yelp said Orego.Not on the West Coast, yet. U cannot purchase train tix at AmYrak must do on the phone only.Frustrating alof of bad hires, we read other reviews.Even worse! Yokes. Guest Relations fix yo people! All unhappy.

I'm glad they lock the drug users out of the bathroom so ticketed passengers who happen to be…read moremenstruating women can sit in a pool of their own blood ahead of boarding the train - as the code for the bathroom can be given to you by the nonexistent agent behind the constantly closed front desk :)))))) No other nearby bathroom, had an emergency, now I'm a biohazard. Thanks for the clean bathrooms though I guess. Wish I could have accessed it!!!!

Flight delayed over 3 hours due to weather and other elements out of our control. Staff were…read moreabsolutely wonderful - providing water, snacks, and lightheartedness to everyone waiting. Thank you Salem Airport!! You guys are the best!

I am sad to see Avelo bale on you. I loved flying from Las Vegas directly to Salem and back. The…read moreflight were always full when I flew. Hopefully another airline picks up that route. Your staff did a great job. My condolences to all who worked on this project, Susan Lett

Fond memories of taking my child to story time every week. She loved it. The parking is free and…read moreplentiful and there are some really good meeting rooms to reserve. The staff are super kind and helpful. You can also reserve books using the online platform and then just get them off the reserved shelf and check them out. This feature is so helpful if you want an in/out experience. The library is what makes this City right. They are doing an excellent job!! The books are super awesome - you can find so many great ones, and they pull from other Oregon libraries so you really aren't limited to the books at this location. A fat thumbs up to this library and everything it has to offer. Also - don't forget the cultural pass you can reserve. It was a great way to take your children to local attractions without paying an entry fee. What a great educational opportunity!!!!

After years of living in Salem, I finally started going to the main branch of the Salem Library…read moreand, my god, I can't believe I never utilized this incredible place before. The building is huge, three stories, with plenty of conference rooms and even quiet side rooms that you can reserve for your own use. The sections are clearly marked and offer a little bit of everything. There's even a selection of audio books that you can look through. Upstairs on the second floor is the "Teen Zone." This room has video games, board, games, comfortable chairs and tables, and is a nice place where, I assume, teens can do their homework in a quiet, safe, warm, comfortable area. I often times take my kids here when we're looking for something to do, or in between times when we're meeting their mom to swap off our time together, and we'll play the various games they have available like Munchkin and Ticket to Ride, or Jenga or other traditional games. I love the science-fiction section and, because the library offers two electric vehicle charging stations at a lower price per kilowatt hour than some other locations, I'll often stop by here to charge my vehicle. I can easily pass the time by reading a book in one of the many, many comfortable seating locations around the library while my car charges. One thing that I finally found, that a friend pointed out, is something I'm almost hesitant to write about. However, if more people know about and request these things, maybe there's the opportunity to have more. I'm speaking of, of course, the Cultural Passes. Salem Library offers passes that are free for admission to many, many amazing locations around the Salem and Portland area. Each pass allows free entry for two people and are available for: Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum Gilbert House Children's Museum Hallie Ford Museum of Art Lan Su Chinese Garden Oregon Garden Oregon State Parks (all locations!) Pittock Mansion Portland Japanese Garden Willamette Heritage Center The passes are available for seven days and are non-renewable. Most people seem good about getting them in (although it appears that one person is almost two weeks late returning their pass, which is just plain rude and hopefully they will not be allowed to rent any more cultural passes) on time. You can look online at the website to see what passes are currently available at any time. There is also a section in the middle of the main floor of the library where you can borrow cooking and baking equipment, electronic equipment, games, and other miscellaneous items. Really, this library has so many incredible things available, it's really one of the greatest resources in the area. I hope the city council continues funding this incredible place because it's one of the greatest benefits our community has.

Everyone knows parking at the government buildings is a challenge. I discovered this first hand…read morewhen I was interviewing for a position with the State of Oregon. I'd allowed myself 30 minutes time to find parking, get situated and properly prepare. Unfortunately, there was NO parking to be found. As I circled the block a third time, watching the clock tick down, I started to go into panic mode. I wish I'd known how these lots worked at the time. It can be very intimidating for someone new to the city, with so many signs restricting you from parking anywhere close. Long story short, I found a spot and walked about six blocks to my interview. I got the job. My first few days, I was instructed to park in the Yellow Lot, as its the closest to my building. It was easy to find, a beautiful location, adjacent to the State Capital park lawn. $6/day is pretty reasonable, and was well worth the convenience my first few days. I realize that most people has already started telecommuting when I started, making the choice parking spots easier to come by, and know I need to start thinking about my alternatives once the Stay at Home order is lifted.

In ancient times, this was the old Lancaster Mall (#1). My fond memories of being here as a…read moreyoungster have come full circle, as I came back here recently to see it as the semi-newly branded Willamette Town Center. If this is Lancaster Mall 2.0, it looks the part. The feel on the other hand, is a whole 'nother story. Willamette Town Center got hit pretty hard by the pandemic. Minus the clean, super bright, and modern digs, it is on the verge of becoming a dead mall. There are empty storefronts, almost zero activity on a weekend, and one of the saddest food courts I've seen in a mall. What was once a bustling place of Salem's retail seekers, has become a shell of itself. The only things filling up the parking lot are the stores directly outside of the mall. This place needed a facelift decades ago, but it seems the renovation came just a little too late. Timing is never good and even as Salem changes, it stays the same in many ways. One positive note: I was initially sad to see the Orange Julius location replaced by Burlington Coat Factory (#2) but realized it simply moved to the food court. It really has been the mall's most constant business. (#3) _____________ (#1) Lancaster Mall: https://www.yelp.com/biz/lancaster-mall-salem (#2) Burlington Coat Factory: https://www.yelp.com/biz/burlington-coat-factory-salem (#3) Orange Julius: https://www.yelp.com/biz/orange-julius-salem?hrid=6RdTLR3md6dXaKrLyunrGQ

You may know this center as where Lancaster Mall used to be- thankfully it's gotten a nice influx…read moreof popular shops like Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, DSW, and Ulta to make this a shopping destination once again. In the actual "mall" area you have Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and other mainstream shops- in the center's map they also list the neighboring businesses like McGrath's Fish House and the DMV. While it's not a huge mall, it does have some great anchor stores and nearby conveniences (Target is across the street!) that it's an ideal spot to get your shop on. They had a very nice Christmas tree on display and parking is free and easy. Do remember to bring your reusable bags or pay 5 cents per bag (new law). Glad to see they are adding new stores and keeping up with the retail trends.

Beautiful place to visit and enjoy the flowers and sun. My favorite is when the cherry blossoms are…read morein bloom. It's a must see!!!

Closed for construction. I walked the perimeter and it looks like an interesting building to tour…read moreeventually.