See, Stay & Play
Near Salem, Oregon

Fall is a wonderful time of year to use your imagination and enjoy fall crafts with the kids. Here are five fall craft ideas that will keep the little ones entertained and provide some handmade fall decor for your home! Pumpkin Painting Pumpkins are a fall staple and perfect for kid-friendly crafts. However, car…

Many people are unaware of the benefits public libraries provide to communities. From free Internet use to library programs for all ages, the library has something for everyone! Let's discuss 6 great reasons why you should visit and support the library in your community. 1. Free library cards It's true—most pu…

While 4th of July is all about celebrating the United States' independence (and eating good barbecue), it can become dangerous once fireworks are involved. During unprecedented dry weather and in places where wildfire danger is high, it might be best to skip the fireworks during your festivities this year. Luckily, th…

Looking for an upscale restaurant to take out-of-town guests (or your favorite date)? Salem is home to a plethora of outstanding restaurants for your dining pleasure. The following downtown restaurants were recently recommended by followers of the Salem Eats Facebook page. Rudy's Steakhouse Offers classic Americ…

Looking for that perfect cup of joe to get you going in the morning (or anytime for that matter). West Salem has several great places to get the perfect blend.

Java Crew

Java Crew offers Fast service, friendly people and delicious drinks. They usually have a “X special of the day” for certain names or occupa…