The charming town of Silverton is just a short drive from Salem, and the Oregon Garden Resort provides a peaceful place of rest in a beautiful setting. We’ve visited Silverton many times over the years. In this post, we share our experience enjoying a short staycation along with some recommendations of things to do in…
Salem, the capital city of Oregon, is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. It’s around an hour away from Portland. As the capital city, Salem is known for its historic downtown area, with landmarks like the Oregon State Capital and Riverfront City Park. Downtown is also a great place to hang out, whether…
Oregon’s Willamette Valley is home to over 600 world-class wineries and is quickly growing in popularity as a wine tourist destination, offering its own charming alternative to crowded and more expensive wine regions. Named after the Willamette River flowing through the region, Willamette Valley also has much more to offer beyond wine. Trendy gourmet restaurants,…