What makes Downtown Salem an ideal destination? We are a proud and vibrant community that is easy to navigate and filled with surprises. Our guests love to stroll the city blocks and take in the many sights- including numerous landmarks such as The Reed Opera House and many other historical buildings that have been preserved and revitalized. Downtown is the place to find events, entertainment, premiere shops and specialty boutiques, restaurants, coffee bars, and wine! In fact- we have 120 shops, galleries, theatres, restaurants, salons, entertainment, historic buildings just steps away. Download this map of Downtown Salem and do a walking tour of downtown to see for yourself! We also recommend visiting Go Downtown Salem for current events and featured businesses in downtown. Other nearby places of interest: Riverfront Park State Capitol Carousel Elsinore Theatre AC Gilbert House Hallie Ford Art Museum Be sure to bring your camera and we invite you to share your photos/experiences on our Facebook page! Experience the historic landscape of Downtown Salem. Explore beautiful store fronts with unique merchandise. Dine in over 40 restaurants with cuisine inspired by diverse ethnic flavors and locally grown products. Interested in arts and culture? Music venues, movie theaters and art galleries are ready to welcome you. Downtown Salem has something for everyone, and every day it's open for discovery. Start exploring the pages of this website to discover what's going on today! Download a map: http://www.godowntownsalem.com/_explore/gdsmap.pdf Event information: http://www.godowntownsalem.com/_events/monthly.php 12 coffee spots to get a warm latté, 3 artisan bakeries offering daily delights, 36 restaurants to sit down and dine, and 14 places to sip an Oregon microbrew or discover a local wine. When it's time to eat, Go Downtown! Downtown is a place where you can see a play, watch a movie, or listen to live music. It's a place where you can take cooking classes, visit art galleries, or find activities for kids of all ages. Go downtown to discover what's happening. Downtown Salem is full of friendly merchants, unique shops and local goods in a shopping district of old and new. Go downtown and enjoy all the shops > Riverfront Park > State Capitol > Carousel > Elsinore Theatre > AC Gilbert House > Hallie Ford Art Museum The Fourth Annual Oregon Artists Series is an invitational exhibit of contemporary paintings, prints, and mixed media work from artists throughout the state of Oregon. The exhibit opens July 15 at the Salem Conference Center, and is free to the public. Presented by the Salem Conference Center and the Oregon Artists Series Foundation.