7 Family Friendly Summer Attractions In Salem Oregon by The Grand Hotel in Salem in Salem, OR

Memorial Day is history, and now it is time to make some summer travel plans! Salem is one of Oregon's oldest communities featuring historical attractions, festivals, performing arts, and many family friendly activities. What better time to take advantage of what Salem has to offer than now? Here are our some 7 local attractions the young and the young at heart will love: 1. Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill: (Formerly know as Mission Mill Museum). This great museum is designated an American Treasure by the National Park Service and hosts outstanding exhibits and events throughout the year attracting thousands of visitors, history buffs, and school groups each year. The museum preserves the history of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and represents one of Oregon's earliest and strongest industries. 2. Oregon State Capitol Tour: Visitors come to our state capitol to learn about the important events in Oregon's state history, see the magnificent rotunda and where Oregon's 30 state Senators and 60-member House of Representatives meet. Designated as the State Capitol State Park in 2007, the grounds surrounding the Capitol feature ornamental and native trees and shrubs. It is also the setting for the Walk of the Flags, Waite Fountain, Parade of Animals sculpture, a Liberty Bell replica, and a gazebo constructed in 1982. 3. Riverfront Park: Take a morning walk along the Willamette River in this 23-acre park, and you will see why we love it. This park has everything one would want in a park- plenty of lush green space, lovely fountains, views of the river, a children's play area, an amphitheater, play equipment, a covered Pavillion and Salem's Riverfront Carousel (one of our big attractions!). This park is the place for gatherings and events throughout the year. 4. A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village: Children of all ages come here and let their imaginations run wild with indoor & outdoor interactive activities. Not to mention, the museum is located in three very cool historic houses and has 20,000-square-foot Outdoor Discovery Center. 5. Enchanted Village: This beloved Oregon attraction/Theme Park located just 5 miles from our hotel. Visitors enjoy the mystical forests and handcrafted feel to this popular attraction. Kids will love the rides, story book lane, a Haunted House, roller coaster and Big Timber Log Ride. 6. Bush's Pasture Park: Salem Oregon visitors and locals enjoy leisurely strolls though this 90.5 acre park that features 4 playgrounds for children; a Municipal Rose Garden; Historic Bush Museum; plenty of trees and open meadows making this a wonderful stop. 7. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes- Come root for the home team! The Volcanoes are our local minor league baseball team and 7 Time Northwest League Western Division Champions! 6700 Field of Dreams Way NE, Keizer Oregon Please visit TravelSalem.com for a complete list of Salem, Oregon attractions! Visit www.grandhotelsalem.com to see more Summer in Salem Packages for a great getaway. Enjoy your visit!