WE HEART THE ARTS

Discover the Salem Area’s Rich & Thriving Performing Arts Scene

Theater and music lovers rejoice: In the Salem region, you’re never far from the arts, whether it’s a landmark theater, a historic schoolhouse converted into a community theater, an intimate music venue…

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15 Historical Spots to Visit in Salem, Oregon

Salem became the Oregon’s official capital in 1859, when it was granted statehood.

Today, dozens of buildings, museums, cultural centers, neighborhoods and historic sites in downtown Salem tell the tale of the valley’s storied past.

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Colorful Murals Showcase the Mid-Willamette Valley

The Mid-Willamette Valley is home to a rich history, natural and otherwise: The Kalapuya have spent millennia fishing, hunting, and gathering in the region; generations of farmers have tilled the region's fertile…

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