How did the Enchanted Forest not make it on your list? It's just a few miles south of Salem, visible from the I-5 freeway and is an amazing landscaped theme park that has been visited by generations since the 1960s. Hand painted artworks that include many familiar nursery rhyme characters and delivered in their own individually unique motifs along with entire sections of the park devoted to everything western frontier life to fairy tale-like settings. Other then the one located in Canada, I've never found anything like Enchanted Forest in my travels.

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

It was closed when I went. I really wanted to go to it!

@srohr04

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThroughMyLens That's too bad. It can be difficult to get the full experience in Oregon unless you are visiting in the summer months. Hope you come back.

@dvferyance

2 жыл бұрын

Far more interesting than a hospital that did make the list.

@kelseydahlstrom1071

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThroughMyLens Unfortunately the pandemic may have shut it down permanently. :( its a family run operation and when the pandemic forced them to close they couldn't afford to keep it up.

@jeanettavalleau648

2 жыл бұрын

Enchanted Forest is open! Unfortunately, Word of Mouth is not. They had temporarily closed and just announced they will not be reopening but interested in selling their business.

Fun fact: The Eco globe is an acid leach ball left over from industrial processes that were done down by the river. My understanding is there wasn’t any good way to dispose of it so they painted it and put a fence around it.

@MrAhhsum

2 жыл бұрын

correct! thanks for reminding us!

Antique Powerland just north of Salem @ the Brooks exit is a great place to see old tractors, trucks, logging stuff and a steam powered sawmill. Weekends from Memorial Day thru Labor Day many of the 14 separate museums are open, you might even be able to get a ride on an antique trolley or a miniature railroad.

@om617yota7

2 жыл бұрын

Antique Powerland does the Great Oregon Steam Up, last weekend of July and the first weekend of August. All the museums are open, huge swap meet, all kinds of antique engines and machinery running around, a huge parade. Second weekend is Military weekend, with a bunch of military vehicles on display, and taking part in the parade. Well worth the trip. Can't see it all in one day. Better than the state fair for someone like me.

Konditerei! Best cake anywhere! Also, Annie’s for breakfast. Oregon Garden, Enchanted Forest, many other wonderful parks in Salem, as well. Willamette University campus and Hallie Ford museum of art has some fairly important exhibits. Don’t forget Saturday Market downtown about 6 or 7 months of the year. Salem Cinema for artsy and indie movies (no young kids, though). The Yard food park on State street, has a great common area you can eat the food you buy from the vendors. Northern Lights Theatre pub reopened, where they have second run inexpensive movies and food. Family friendly. Did you say Minto Brown park? I forgot, sorry! Also, IKE Box cafe/coffee place. Schreiner Iris gardens, and Wooden Shoe Tulip farms, not too far up the road. Salem Audubon nature reserve, too.

Love seeing oregon getting some attention. All parts of oregon are gorgeous the coast and the gorge are my favorite

Bro Salem during spring so pretty

I live here and am embarrassed by how few of these things I’ve done, definitely going to do some of those hikes as the weather warms up! But im saving this video for next time a relative visits otherwise the main salem locations i know are dive bars and dispensaries (which I’m surprised you didn’t mention alongside all the bars/wineries). Kinda neat to see my city through a stranger’s eye! You should check out Olympia WA- seems like the type of town you’d like, based on ur videos :)

So glad you enjoyed your visit!! We love living in Salem.

@johnwilliams3415

2 жыл бұрын

Salem has become a dump

Bush pasture Park and museum near deepwood

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

Will have to check it out next time, thanks!

I just want to say thanks for another wonderful trip. Really satisfying and enjoyable!

Lived in Salem for 3 yrs, worked at Willamette University. Been to Silver Falls so breath taking place to visit.

Bigwig's donuts are also egg and gluten free which is great for those who have allergies! Can confirm though, you don't notice the gluten missing. It is a bit expensive, $20 for 2 dozen donut holes.

@om617yota7

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Eating gluten free out of necessity, donuts are something I miss!

As a local for quite sometime now I’ve done everything on your list and more. You forgot Bush house in Bush pasture park, The Elsinore Theatre, and the Hallie Ford museum. Also try the Willamette valley cheese company; they do samples there of their cheeses. Also I like Xicha Brewing Co for beer flights and margaritas.

@colinwilliams3459

2 жыл бұрын

I've performed at the Elsinore a few times for school related things. Very cool structure

@_kass3939

2 жыл бұрын

@@colinwilliams3459 it is a great structure with gothic interior you don’t see anymore. Plus it’s haunted 😳 👻

i was born here in salem and this was super cool for you to look at the things that raised me!!!

Thank for sharing your trip in and around Salem. Enjoyed seeing each recommendation. Seeing all the flights of beer got me especially thirsty

WOW, what a great video! I'll start at the end...pies and donut holes, yum! And coffee thrown in. So many great places for architectural and landscape photos. Good job capturing it, felt like I was there in a few places (minus the rain). Got to put these places on my go-to list.

Thank you so much born and raised in salem and I feel you Did a great representation of my town you definitely Earned a new sub and I will also check out your other videos thanks again

Right across the street from the capitol is Willamette University--one of the oldest colleges west of the Mississippi. Stroll the grounds and the Millstream and see what's happening across campus.

@doublee3886

2 жыл бұрын

As a Willamette University graduate I recommend the library, the food court and the Hailey Ford Museum.

I don't know why but the state capital reminds me of Griffith Park Observatory from the outside, but the inside reminds of a Frank Lloyd Wright building. Thank you. Always love seeing your family. The Twins are getting big.

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

It really does, you are correct! Yea it is crazy how big the kids are getting!

I live there. Since I’ve lived here for so long I don’t see much special about it, but yeah there are lots of things to do. Enchanted forest is one of them, used to go there all the time as a kid and remember spending my 12th birthday there. Haven’t been in a long time, but I remember that being really fun for kids, especially this one Bob sled roller coaster

I would say bush park is also a good place to visit I went on a school field trip when I was 7 and it’s such a cool place to visit

Love your review of this sweet city

Thank you, I can't wait to see these things when I get there!

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

I have never been there. You certainly highlighted some reasons to visit... very informative and interesting 👏👏

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video. Thank you.

Great video as always, would love to visit some day.

GR8 Vid, Loved it. Do more cities !!!

Amazing and awesome and absolutely cool. Love this journey! 👍👍

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

thanks for enjoying my home town

Dude! I live just a bit east of salem and never knew about some of these places. As usual, I loved the video and will go look closers at my neighboring town. Thanks for the ride. O, very very sweet babies.

Another great video. We have visited Salem a number of times and have had several unique experiences there. Thanks for giving us some additional ideas. Here are a few observations: We watched the Total Eclipse of the Sun from the grounds of the State Mental Hospital-indescribably primal. Saw a bald eagle do a barrel-roll and dive for a fish along the riverwalk beyond the Globe. Attended Star Wars themed food and decor event at Archive Coffee and Bar. My favorite restaurant is Marco Polo as the name implies an Italian-Asian fusion restaurant with intriguing vegetarian options. I also recommend the weekly Farmer’s Market when it gets back in full swing. Did you know there is a “Moon Tree” on the Capitol grounds? If you are headed out of town to Silver Falls SP I also recommend The Oregon Gardens and a tour of the Gordon House, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only design in Oregon. Keep them coming Josh!

Kinditori is one of my favs, also bush park,salem is a great town , i always enjoy my visits, hard to do it all.

yes, those donuts are amazing. i get them every year.

glad u enjoyed ur visit we normally get forgotten because of Portland

Oh I love stopping at the Honeywood Winery. Their Current Noir Wine is great for making hot mulled wine in winter. Ive been to Silver Falls. I took a ton of photos while walking behind the fall. Hiking in April, I wasn’t exactly prepared. Man, was it cold! I got pretty wet. So do come prepared. A rain coat would do wonders for you here!

The Old Mill is super cool!

Very disappointed you didn't include the Coin Jam under your favorite eateries. As the name suggests, it's also a barcade, but unironically has the best food downtown.

@soapysoap9043

2 жыл бұрын

What did you eat there?? I haven’t been!

@gnarlynicholasreviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@soapysoap9043 Oh you have to go! It's my favorite place in town, not just the food but the ambiance. Super casual, relaxed environment. But I get the "Bowser BLT" which is your standard bacon, lettuce, tomato, but also w/ grilled chicken, some kind of amazing sauce, wrapped in pita bread - w/ a side of house fries (which by themselves are insanely good)

Your kids are growing SOOO fast! OMG!

Umm, I couldn’t wait to move away from Salem. I lived there for 3 years. Now I live in Beaverton

Great video thanks for sharing

the actual building for one flew of the cuckoo's nest was across the street from the state hospital and was torn down in 2017.

Hey Josh, i loved your video on Salem but am surprised you haven't mentioned ENCHANTED FOREST, it's a very well-known theme park and it's perfect for children. If you ever go back definitely take your kids there as it would be perfect for them

Nice! This is my city.

The best Pinot Noir is sold at the Willamette Valley Winery in Turner, just south of Salem. You left out the Enchanted Forest attraction park, also near that winery.

Omg anyone who lives in or goes to Salem NEEDS to put Dough Hook donuts on their list. Seriously better than voodoo with a ton of vegan and Omni options. It's on Lancaster and Sunny view. I bring every one I know there and it never disappoints.

@om617yota7

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. If they do GF, I am absolutely checking them out!

@jeremyrice9589

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I was coming to say the same. The top donuts in the state. Better than Blue Star in Portland IMO. BEARSCAT donuts are great too. King donuts are excellent. And roths are always good. Lots of great donut options in town. Dough Hook is prob number 1 though.

@om617yota7

2 жыл бұрын

I stopped in at Dough Hook. Anyone heading there for GF options, be aware that GF is only by special order, not a regularly available thing.

@tanabetours1768

Жыл бұрын

EZ Orchards (fresh fruit doughnuts!), Roth's Vista (bet maple bars!), and Wicked Sweet,have the BEST doughnuts imho!

word of mouth is amazing

my personal favorite thing to do in salem is leave.

@charlagewalker8802

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 me too I lived there for 3 years

@om617yota7

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, grew up there. Got out as soon as I could.

@DJPez913

Жыл бұрын

Great, then stay away! Already making the city better :)

Great video! I live in salem and just an fyi to people coming to visit. The Word of Mouth Bistro is out of business as of April. '22

Bro i live right over the bridge in west salem. I wish i knew you were coming.. i could show you some cool places. Also dine at my restaurant.

Good video as always

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@PussySnatcher

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThroughMyLens I appreciate you and you vibe

Nice presentation

Would love to work with you to do a 32 things to do and I’ve lived here for 4-5 years now and starting to know a few great places that are missing.

Wabi Sabi Tea is also a great place for high quality tea and boba tea as well.

ohh oregon! I hope you made it to Tillamook. I am intrigued by Honeywood, wonder are the wine sweet? I do like them sweet, more of a hard cider person but fruit wine are intriguing. The Apple Cider Donut, sounds weird but intriguing, can't imagine what it would be like.

@SarahKatreenHoggatt

2 жыл бұрын

Honeywood is my favorite winery. Their wines are sweet and are all wonderful. Those donuts are also delicious which reminds me, we are overdue to go get some. :D

Beautiful 😍 🤩 👌

Brooo downtown salem is wild

As a Salem resident, I clicked on this because it’s generally referred to as so-lame 😅 surrounding areas are beautiful, but the city itself leaves lots to be desired.

@LatestSquash

2 жыл бұрын

Coming from a small town in New Mexico. Salem really isn’t that bad and has a lot more to offer than most places. Especially considering how much cool stuff is an hour drive in any direction.

@gordo9104

2 жыл бұрын

@@LatestSquash it really is people are just boring here and are scared to talk to people assuming everyone is a druggy, salem is super fun compare to other towns around

@BillLaBrie

2 жыл бұрын

Salem’s ok. There’s no one here worth trying to impress. Plus, lots of wood.

@gordo9104

2 жыл бұрын

@@BillLaBrie you shouldn’t be trying to impress anybody no matter where you at in the world

You don't want to visit salem! For years we had a membership for Gilbert house but we had to cancel it. There is trash and homeless everywhere in salem it is so dirty and dangerous. Thanks Kate brown!! Our favorite disc golf course was shut down due to the city letting the homeless take it over and made a giant camp there. So gross I avoid salem like the plague

@DJPez913

Жыл бұрын

Oh no!!! Not cancelling your membership!! Oh the humanity!! What have you done to support or help the homeless? Seems like you are just complaining and not even treating them as people

Hey I am josh I represent unfazed car group 🙂 if your ever back in salem again we would love to take you out and cruise with you hope you had a good time in salem!

Just don’t go to the river front at night lot of bums that are high go there and people inject stuff under most of the bridges

You have got to check out Vagabond Brewery!! Big wig has the best gluten free donuts!!

Omg when you said 2014 my mind thought of 1914- I’m over here trying to figure out how they’ve been open that long 😂😂😂

Also you missed out on the yard food truck amd bars and fork forty it's a food hall with some of the best K children in oregon

Hey I lived in Salem for a few years. I loved the Carousel and looking at the big globe and doing the Children's museum. Keep up the great work good sir. I always enjoy your videos a lot.

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, glad you liked the recommendation. Thanks for the comment!

Easy Orchards doughnuts are the BEST!! I will stand in a 30 min line for those apple cider doughnuts. Definitely do not go to Santiam brewery though. Worst location, so-so food and they treat employees horribly. Enchanted forest definitely should have made the list. Well done over all.

Forget the scenery, your twins are to too cute. Our daughter had twins 1.5 years ago. A little boy & a gorgeous girl. Thank you for taking us along. Absolutely beautiful country. I loved the home brews. Kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.

I have visited the city in 2014, it's one of the most beautiful cities in the US. Highly recommended.

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

We had a great time in the city as well!

here's a tip for this. stay out of Oregon were full up haha 😅

@DJPez913

Жыл бұрын

You could leave and make room

I'd like to throw in a recommendation for Adam's Rib Smokehouse, located on State Street in Salem. It's a nice little barbeque restaurant located right in the heart of the city. In fact, it's not far from the Capitol Building.

@younggoose7315

2 жыл бұрын

It’s terrible

My gramma used to work at that mental hospital. It’s def historic. She knew the guy who wrote One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. Silver falls State park is incredible. Oregon has lots of great places for food snd drink. They take their hot drinks and brews very seriously. The food and wine culture has really blossomed as well. I’ve never been to the pie place. My niece lives in Salem. Next time I’m up there I will have to check it out. Also the apple cider donuts sound amazing. Does that donut hole place make them fresh to order like Pips in Portland?

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy that your grandma knew the guy who wrote the book! I agree Oregon is pretty amazing for the food and drink scene. They were working on the donuts when we ordered so ours were really fresh, but I am not sure if they normally make them fresh to order. Thanks for the comment!

@SarahKatreenHoggatt

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThroughMyLens - The donuts are so popular, they make them everyday and they usually have two flavors going (Strawberry, pumpkin, blueberry for example) and will create a dozen bag with half of each flavor for you if you ask them.

@om617yota7

2 жыл бұрын

Cherry was my favorite at Willamette Valley Pie. They also do occasional chocolate cream pies, which my girlfriend LOVES. Sadly, no gluten free options.

Thanks for coming! Salem...politics, wine, beer, donuts, coffee, pie... what's not to love!

❤️😀

The Yard

as someone who lives in Salem I'm surprised you didn't mention our growing supply of homelessness and drug addicts easily visible from every street and street corner don't forget the The market Street exit underpass where all the homeless conjugate.

@cronchycatmom

2 жыл бұрын

There's a big camp off the parkway and hyacinth, and the skate park has a camp again as well

@davidk1579

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can get your best deals on crack on market Street under the bridge. Bring your EBT card you can get two for one.

@jameshughes4508

2 жыл бұрын

As someone who's experienced homelessness in Salem & Portland.....might I suggest participating in remedies that will alleviate homelessness.

@allanrichardson9081

2 жыл бұрын

You mean CONGREGATE? If they were CONJUGATING, they’re either learning verb tenses or making love. I’m sure the latter is not allowed!

@om617yota7

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, grew up in Salem. It's no accident that I moved out of town as soon as I could.

You must try Wabi sabi tea on commercial street

Benedictine Brewery in Mt Angel, Mt Angel Sausage Company

Sadly Word of Mouth Bistro has shut its doors just recently. Sad loss for the community

@natalieschmotzer2796

2 жыл бұрын

Someone bought it! It is going to reopen.

@JimAllhiser

Жыл бұрын

The employees bought it and it is open now 9/22

On April 9 it was announced "Word of Mouth Bistro" has permanently closed. So so sad.😪

Going up to Silver Falls is it near the Abby at Silverton where the monks make their world famous Brandied fruit cake?

@ThroughMyLens

2 жыл бұрын

No idea, I will have to look that up as I haven't heard of it!

@mkhuntstreasure3192

2 жыл бұрын

I think I misspoke I think it is at Mt. Angel.

@om617yota7

2 жыл бұрын

@@mkhuntstreasure3192 Monks are in Mt. Angel, 25 mins from Silver Falls. I live in the area, hear the bells from the Monastery when the weather is right.

Ran out of stuff to do IN salem

Ive literally lived in salem since i was 8 and never gone to most of these places. SAD :(

On a side note if you're into it.they got $20 oz of weed as well that would've went for at least 100- 200 10 years ago my mind is blown.

I'm surprised the giant homeless camp at the Marion Square skate park didn't make the list!

@DJPez913

Жыл бұрын

Im surprised you are surprised

Viva la raza de salem 🇲🇽…

You forgot the best iconic pizza parlor in Salem, Walerys, located in West Salem. Also in West Salem for breakfast, lunch, and desserts with huge portions you must go to Annette's.

@johnwilliams3415

2 жыл бұрын

Wallerys pizza isn't good anymore it has gone down hill

Leave,lol. Love, someone who lives in Salem 🤣🤣

@DJPez913

Жыл бұрын

You first

I'm trying to create an awareness for a teenager who went missing from Salem Oregon January 12th 1975 when he was 16 years old . It probably never should have been listed by police as a runaway as his parents said he was always a well-behaved and responsible teenager who kept in touch on his whereabouts . The night Brian Jiseph ( Joe ) Page vanished , he went to a party on Southeast State Street near 25th with his sister and 2 friends ... she and a friend went out for a little bit and upon their return Joe told them his friend David was having a real bad acid trip and ran out the door . Companions told him to run after Dave and he joined him and Dave's Car a turquoise 1962 Volkswagen Beetle . That was at 2:00 a.m. By 5a.m. David was being arrested by police for stealing a dealership car and speeding down State Street he did not have David with him and David still high said he thought he was in hell . Joe vanished 47 years ago please help us find out what happened to him and if he is still alive and if not how we can discover the truth . If you know anything maybe come back here or go to the Charlie Project on the internet .

None of these places look this good in person just so y’all know. Tweakers everywhere too.

@SlabbyTown

2 жыл бұрын

Murca

@LIVE.LAUGH.EMPIRE

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao got jumped by a drunk asking if we supported Kate brown and he also pissed himself by the carousel

During the summer get a lilac milkshake.

@doublee3886

2 жыл бұрын

at E-Z Orchards.

:) I live here

"Museum of Mental Health" One imagines an endless sea of glass display cases, each with row upon row of carefully preserved mental healths. Each with its own hand written label and special catalog number.

@om617yota7

2 жыл бұрын

It's unfortunately somewhat less spectacular than that, although they do have a lobotomy table.

i remember going there with my friends but we got in trouble

I did the waterfall hike while holding in screaming diarrhea.

And if you like to go shopping you can go into the mall in Salem and you might be able to run into some of the fruit nuts that they let out of The nut House every now and then.

Kitchen on court street.

I live In salem

Good vid.

Peter Courtney

Most of these places are near my house. Lol

Do you even live in Salem?