Eola Escape Date And Family Fun Guidebook
Outdoor Adventures
Explore nature in the Willamette Valley, end of the Oregon Trail.
A 7-mile hike through gorgeous Doug-fir forest takes you past or under 10 incredible waterfalls.
293 locals recommend
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastA 7-mile hike through gorgeous Doug-fir forest takes you past or under 10 incredible waterfalls.
This beautiful park has a little history, a little art, and a lot of nature. Be sure to check it out in the spring when the camas are blooming.
47 locals recommend
Bush's Pasture Park
890 Mission St SEThis beautiful park has a little history, a little art, and a lot of nature. Be sure to check it out in the spring when the camas are blooming.
Adjacent to Bush’s Pasture Park, this historic house and charming estate are a joy to discover.
14 locals recommend
Deepwood Museum & Gardens
1116 Mission St SEAdjacent to Bush’s Pasture Park, this historic house and charming estate are a joy to discover.
This gem of a park in downtown Salem links to 2 other parks via footbridges, creating miles of trails for biking or walking. Heading south will put you on the architectural Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge over the Willamette Slough and into Minto-Brown Island Park. Heading west over the Willamette River puts you on the old Union Street Railroad Bridge into Wallace Marine Park and West Salem.
49 locals recommend
Riverfront City Park
200 Water St NEThis gem of a park in downtown Salem links to 2 other parks via footbridges, creating miles of trails for biking or walking. Heading south will put you on the architectural Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge over the Willamette Slough and into Minto-Brown Island Park. Heading west over the Willamette River puts you on the old Union Street Railroad Bridge into Wallace Marine Park and West Salem.
Miles of paved and unpaved trails through this floodplain riparian forest make for great exploring on foot or bike. While there, keep an eye out for the massive cottonwood trees scattered along the rivers edge.
60 locals recommend
Minto-Brown Island Park
2200 Minto Island Rd SWMiles of paved and unpaved trails through this floodplain riparian forest make for great exploring on foot or bike. While there, keep an eye out for the massive cottonwood trees scattered along the rivers edge.
A birdwatchers paradise, Ankeny Wildlife Refuge has miles of easy trails meandering through marshes, forests and ponds. For the best trip, take the Buena Vista Ferry and bring a picnic.
10 locals recommend
Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
A birdwatchers paradise, Ankeny Wildlife Refuge has miles of easy trails meandering through marshes, forests and ponds. For the best trip, take the Buena Vista Ferry and bring a picnic.
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Coville RoadChampoeg State Park
8239 Champoeg Rd NEA gorgeous retreat for cyclists, birdwatchers, disc golfers, and kayakers, Willamette Mission State Park has something for everyone. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the park marks the site of the original Willamette Mission, established in 1834 and washed away by flood in 1861. Make a day of it! Pack a picnic and take the Wheatland Ferry.
8 locals recommend
Willamette Mission State Park
A gorgeous retreat for cyclists, birdwatchers, disc golfers, and kayakers, Willamette Mission State Park has something for everyone. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the park marks the site of the original Willamette Mission, established in 1834 and washed away by flood in 1861. Make a day of it! Pack a picnic and take the Wheatland Ferry.
My favorite bike path covers 21 miles between the towns of Banks and Vernonia. It runs through idyllic farmland and the lush forests of Stub Stewart State Park. The gentle slope and paved path is an easy ride except for one steep hill where the train trestle burned down long ago. A regular rider can do the 42 mile round trip in a few hours, but why not stop in Vernonia for lunch and a drink halfway through?
9 locals recommend
Banks-Vernonia State Trail Trailhead
My favorite bike path covers 21 miles between the towns of Banks and Vernonia. It runs through idyllic farmland and the lush forests of Stub Stewart State Park. The gentle slope and paved path is an easy ride except for one steep hill where the train trestle burned down long ago. A regular rider can do the 42 mile round trip in a few hours, but why not stop in Vernonia for lunch and a drink halfway through?
Wineries
The Eola-Amity Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a dedicated American Viticultural Area within Oregon’s Willamette Valey thanks to its unique blend of geology, soil, and climate. Learn more about it here: https://eolaamityhills.com/ .
Our most local of the local wineries, Eola Hills has an estate just 2 miles to the north of us with a music venue and hiking trails. 4 miles to the east of us, they have a tasting room with outdoor seating. Both venues host tasting events.
14 locals recommend
Eola Hills Wine Cellars
501 S Pacific Hwy WOur most local of the local wineries, Eola Hills has an estate just 2 miles to the north of us with a music venue and hiking trails. 4 miles to the east of us, they have a tasting room with outdoor seating. Both venues host tasting events.
Firesteed Winery & Tasting Rm
20005 Northeast Fairview DriveBrooks Wine
21101 SE Cherry Blossom LnLeft Coast Cellars
4225 N Pacific Hwy WIllahe Vineyards and Winery
3275 Ballard RdNamaste Vineyards Hwy 99 Tasting Room
3300 3798 S Pacific Hwy WCubanisimo Vineyards
1754 Best Rd NWWillamette Valley Vineyards
8800 Enchanted Way SEFood scene
Delicious bowls and fresh cocktails in an eclectic atmosphere. Kid friendly during the day.
28 locals recommend
Taproot Lounge & Cafe
356 State StDelicious bowls and fresh cocktails in an eclectic atmosphere. Kid friendly during the day.
Great food with healthy options and tasty drinks. I love their bowls.
16 locals recommend
Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar
325 Court St NEGreat food with healthy options and tasty drinks. I love their bowls.
Great for date night. Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere, good location.
34 locals recommend
Wild Pear
372 State StGreat for date night. Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere, good location.
Cozy wine-country restaurant with wood-fired pizza, locally sourced food, a peaceful atmosphere. Great for date night.
13 locals recommend
Blue Goat Restaurant
506 S Trade StCozy wine-country restaurant with wood-fired pizza, locally sourced food, a peaceful atmosphere. Great for date night.
Long-time local favorite with good food and hearty portions. Can be loud and frequently has a line on weekend mornings.
12 locals recommend
Annette's Westgate
1311 Edgewater St NWLong-time local favorite with good food and hearty portions. Can be loud and frequently has a line on weekend mornings.
Regularly voted best breakfast in town. Frequently has a line
49 locals recommend
Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro
140 17th St NERegularly voted best breakfast in town. Frequently has a line
Excellent coffee in a beautiful building. Their coffee specials are unique, seasonal, and crave-worthy. My personal favorite is Earl’s Grey Sweater: Espresso on tap, earl grey tea, milk, sugar, orange juice.
34 locals recommend
Archive Coffee & Bar
102 Liberty St NEExcellent coffee in a beautiful building. Their coffee specials are unique, seasonal, and crave-worthy. My personal favorite is Earl’s Grey Sweater: Espresso on tap, earl grey tea, milk, sugar, orange juice.
Long-time local fave for amazing desserts, this cafe is part of the Gerry Frank enterprises. If you’re craving cheesecake, this is the spot.
20 locals recommend
Gerry Frank's Konditorei
310 Kearney St SELong-time local fave for amazing desserts, this cafe is part of the Gerry Frank enterprises. If you’re craving cheesecake, this is the spot.
A dainty and delicious dessert spot in the heart of old Independence.
8 locals recommend
Jubilee Champagne and Dessert Bar
296 S Main StA dainty and delicious dessert spot in the heart of old Independence.
A Mexican fast food restaurant with a drive-through and and hearty fare. Great for late night or quick bites.
Victorico’s Mexican Food
710 Wallace Road NorthwestA Mexican fast food restaurant with a drive-through and and hearty fare. Great for late night or quick bites.
Hearty portions of American breakfast cuisine in a lovely old brick diner. The waffles are spectacular.
9 locals recommend
Busick Court Restaurant
250 Court Street NortheastHearty portions of American breakfast cuisine in a lovely old brick diner. The waffles are spectacular.
Food cart pod with a great selection of 10+ carts, indoor and outdoor seating, a bar, coffeeshop, and event venue.
16 locals recommend
The Yard Food Park
4106 State StFood cart pod with a great selection of 10+ carts, indoor and outdoor seating, a bar, coffeeshop, and event venue.
Less than a mile away, Cafe 22 has generous portions of rich American fare. Check out the detached produce stand while you’re there.
Cafe 22 West
5172 Salem Dallas Hwy NWLess than a mile away, Cafe 22 has generous portions of rich American fare. Check out the detached produce stand while you’re there.
Attractions
Spirit Mountain is a successful casino and music venue that supports housing, education, and cultural programs of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, its members, and surrounding communities.
44 locals recommend
Spirit Mountain Casino
27100 SW Salmon River HwySpirit Mountain is a successful casino and music venue that supports housing, education, and cultural programs of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, its members, and surrounding communities.
Willamette Heritage Center
1313 Mill St SEOregon State Capitol
900 Court St NEA quirky and adorable theme park nestled into the forest between Salem and Albany. The epitome of local color, Enchanted Forest brings childhood nursery rhymes to life In strange and delightful ways. With rides, a haunted house, and lots to explore, the kids and their parents are sure to enjoy the day. Open during summer only.
44 locals recommend
Enchanted Forest
8462 Enchanted Way SEA quirky and adorable theme park nestled into the forest between Salem and Albany. The epitome of local color, Enchanted Forest brings childhood nursery rhymes to life In strange and delightful ways. With rides, a haunted house, and lots to explore, the kids and their parents are sure to enjoy the day. Open during summer only.
Willamette Valley Pie Co.
2994 82nd Ave NEFordyce Farm
7023 Sunnyview Rd NESalem Saturday Market
1320 Waller Street SoutheastIndependence Farmers Market
186 Independence HwyHewitts Produce Stand
525 Greenwood Rd SBreweries
Have a Rogue beer in a hop field. This unique spot consists of a small tasting room surrounded by outdoor picnic tables, corn hole games, and lots of hops. Keep an eye out for osprey nests. Only open in summer.
11 locals recommend
Rogue Farms Tasting Room
3590 Wigrich RoadHave a Rogue beer in a hop field. This unique spot consists of a small tasting room surrounded by outdoor picnic tables, corn hole games, and lots of hops. Keep an eye out for osprey nests. Only open in summer.
Excellent Latin-American food and beer with a fun vibe and outdoor seating.
10 locals recommend
Xicha Brewing Co.
576 Patterson St NWExcellent Latin-American food and beer with a fun vibe and outdoor seating.
Gilgamesh Brewing: The River
370 South Main StreetCalapooia Brewing
140 NE Hill StGrain Station Brew Works
755 NE Alpine AveMcMenamins Boon's Treasury
888 Liberty St NEMcMenamins Hotel Oregon
310 NE Evans StSightseeing
Throw a ferry ride into your day! Wheatland Ferry is near some great wineries and Carries you to Mission Park.
6 locals recommend
Wheatland Ferry station
Wheatland Road NorthwestThrow a ferry ride into your day! Wheatland Ferry is near some great wineries and Carries you to Mission Park.