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.

OMGoodness this place is humongous! 5 acres of museums and attraction's filled with historic…read morememorabilia and culture from Oregons history and Americas farmland. The miniature replica trains where the hit of course. Affordable prices for families. Parking was donations of $5 towards a new restroom facility and Entrance fees were $10. Looking forward to next year's festival.

This place is now called Powerland Heritage Park and is a collection of small museums of all kinds…read morein one place! John Deere, Model Railroads, vintage camping trailers, steam engines. They specialize in living history. They also hosted the NW Civil War Reenactment over the 4th of July weekend which is what brought us to visit the only pictures we took). I was amazed at what a great place this is and how much there is to see. Free parking is very easy. There was a lot of walking but they also have small trolleys that take people place to place and bleachers for watching demonstrations. Plenty of options for food, clean bathrooms. Admission varies depending on the events being held(and there is a variety!) Very easy access off I-5. I plan to visit again.

What a wonderful surprise here at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. Really unique exhibits and even a…read morefew from seniors students at neighboring Willamette University - we must have timed it right because entry was free the day we attended! It looks deceivingly small from the outside but there are two levels and many rooms of exhibits. It also has a small gift shop at the entry.

This gallery is a treasure. They have contemporary art, indigenous art and ancient artifacts! You…read moremust visit!

Had some free time in Salem and thought this could be an interesting museum, and it did not…read moredisappoint! It's not a huge museum but I didn't mind - there was lots of info and stuff to look at. I thought the exhibits were very well done and really interesting to read the different stories of people who stayed there and worked there. It was $8 for entry which I think was a fair price.

What an amazing educational place. I absolutely loved finding this gem and exploring the history…read more The volunteers are so sweet and guide you through the history. Highly recommend and love the move to show the progress in mental health treatment over the years.

I had my wedding here last year. Very affordable prices and very accommodating to all my crazy…read morerequests! The gardens are gorgeous and my photos turned out perfect. The staff are so great and they were there to help me on my big day! Love this place so much

I had the pleasure of being a guest at Log House Garden and was in awe at the beauty and details of…read morethis extraordinary venue. The facilities, the grounds, the amenities and the flowers - oh my, the flowers are everywhere and spectacular. I heard 2nd of the turnkey price for this place - unbelievably affordable and the owners are so easy and accommodating. I would come back here just to mow their lawn or to read a book - better than any park. Come, breathe it in - it is peace and joy in a venue.

We used this venue in September 2022 for our wedding. It was absolutely perfect! The owners, Lanora…read moreand John, were easy to communicate with and took the time to answer all of our questions. The venue is very clean and well-kept. We also enjoyed that the bride and groom's dressing rooms were air-conditioned! We could not recommend this venue enough!

It's been much too long between visits.... after a day of exploring the Salem area (okay, a day…read morewaiting for the 4:00 Chemeketa opening time) we did a couple of tastings and split a fantastic charcuterie board. We got to visit with the sheep that were trimming the grass in the vineyard, and enjoyed watching the sun go down from the patio. The Chemeketa wine studies center has three programs - managing vineyards, making wine, and hospitality. All three come together beautifully with views of next year's crop, bottles full of previous year's crops, and food prepared and served with aplomb. Check their web site for hours, and for special events. In the past, we've attended alumni events where we got to meet with winemakers who have moved their skills to local businesses.

This is a beautiful location. I had no idea Chemeketa had a wine school. Very cool and makes great…read moresense that Oregon would have a wine school. Beautiful views

The beat of the native drum circle and jingle dresses felt like home as we entered the event…read more Helpful volunteers were identified by the T-shirt they wore bearing by brother's design. In exchange for his work, we were provided 'VIP' access that included a tent with a prime view of the main stage and refreshments to cool down in between our rounds (shout out to the friendly and attentive VIP tent volunteers). Positive energy and pride exuded throughout Riverfront park during this long standing cultural festival as groups were decked out in regalia and traditional dress in preparation for a performance. The diversity and representation witnessed as I made my way through made my heart burst with joy. Making a choice on what to eat was tough, as there were more food trucks and options than I had seen before. ChoicesI went with Flourish Spices & African Food's 'Little bit of everything' plate and added a puff puff. It included black eyed peas, plantains, chicken and fish (they were very popular and had run out of rice that was normally included). My tastebuds agreed with my selection and savored every bite of food that perfectly complemented the other. The fish was well cooked and seasoned, very easy to separate from the bones. The puff puff was a fried dough, like a cross between a beignet and a hush puppy, but savory, and was a nice addition to my meal. I only wish I would've added vegetables, but had plenty to satisfy my appetite. There were also a lot of beverage options including specialty coffees, Aqua frescas, Hawaiian ice, flavored lemonades, and a beer garden with wine, cider, and brews. Vendor booths offered everything from turban wraps, native beaded earrings, and felted hats to African braiding, henna tattoos and cultural wares. A dedicated children's area had activities to keep the littles entertained while learning. Story tellers from across the globe shared folk tales and exposed guests of all ages to other cultures. I enjoyed watching traditional dancing and performances on multiple stages throughout the venue. Dragon boat races brought a thrill from the waterway below. Acosia Red Elk, an international award winning jingle dancer and enrolled member Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, took the stage explaining the origin of her regalia and shared an inspirational message with the crowd about intentions and connection. Supaman, a Native American dancer, hip hop artist, inspirational speaker and member of the Apsáalooke Nation on the Crow Reservation, leveled up; bringing energy to the outdoor amphitheater by inviting guests up to the stage to contribute to a beat box compilation with DJ Element, throwing out CDs for crowd participation, and ending with fan favorites. The Parade of Lights awed the audience with their flaming headpieces, wings, and torches as they made their grand entry around and up to the stage while members blew conch shells. This stunning and well thought out event drew interest across Salem, selling out tickets on Saturday. Many people I spoke to had been attending, volunteering, or participating for up to 15 years. Bravo and congratulations on a truly spectacular weekend!

Solid 4 star experience. 2015 fest review…read more Located on salem waterfront admission was $5 a person $15 for entire families. It was a fun time. It was not the best world music festival I had ever been to but it was nice. 3-4 stages of performers with folk dancing performances on the grass. Lots of ethnic food options, but they need more variety as far as countries represented. We had cuisine from the Greek and the Ethiopian food stalls. Both were flavorful and we would get them again. The young lady running the Ethiopian stall must have been having a bad day because she vibrated that feeling to her customers and was very unfriendly. We enjoyed the performances. The Iraqi music Ronny and Sherzad on guitar and keyboard was our favorite. Iraqi fusion music with latin and other cultural influences. We also enjoyed the Gamelan group. If I was the planner of this fest I would put the Gamelan Group farther away from the other performances. Gamelan is quiet and they were drowned out by the taiko drumming taking place at the next stage over. My Mr. said he would have liked if all the stages were spread out a little farther as to not drown out the other performances. The people running the salem drum circle group were very friendly and we jumped right in and jammed with them. They invited me back to perform with them on stage later that day, but we had limited time so we could not take part. There were a few vendors selling their wares. Much of it was the same- skirts, scarves, tapestries,boho gear,incense, etc. A few of the booths had really reasonable prices and we scored a few things. I would have liked to have seen more of a variety of clothes and wares offered up for sale. We had fun it was not that far of a drive 45-60 min from Portland ..we will return to this festival again. Plenty of on street parking. Sunday was not crowded with just the right amount of people in attendance.