{"id":9541,"date":"2019-07-22T13:10:19","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T20:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=9541"},"modified":"2024-06-24T08:51:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T13:51:11","slug":"13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Fun Things to do in Salem, Oregon with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for kid-friendly activities in Salem? Here are 17 things to do in Salem, Oregon with kids at any age, including toddlers, kids, and teens.<\/p>\r\n<p>Salem, Oregon is best known for being the capital of Oregon, but what many do not know is that Salem has lots of activities for families. The kids and I spent a weekend here earlier this year and had a wonderful time. It does tend to rain a lot in Salem like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-kid-friendly-bars-in-portland-oregon\/\">Portland<\/a>, so many of the activities I recommend are indoors. If you need more help planning your trip check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-day-salem-oregon-itinerary\/\">4 Day Salem, Oregon Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb636b47dd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb636b47dd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#17_Fun_Things_to_do_in_Salem_Oregon_with_Kids\" >17 Fun Things to do in Salem, Oregon with Kids<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#1_Clubhouse_Adventures\" >1. Clubhouse Adventures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#2_Get_Air\" >2. Get Air&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#3_Gilbert_House_Childrens_Museum\" >3. Gilbert House Children\u2019s Museum&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#4_Create_a_Memory\" >4. Create a Memory&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#5_Riverfront_Park\" >5. Riverfront Park&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#6_Willamette_Heritage_Center\" >6. Willamette Heritage Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#7_The_Oregon_Garden\" >7. The Oregon Garden&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#8_Salvation_Army_Ray_and_Joan_Kroc_Corps_Community_Center\" >8. Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#9_Wings_and_Waves_Water_Park\" >9. Wings and Waves Water Park&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#10_Enchanted_Forest\" >10. Enchanted Forest&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#11_Evergreen_Aviation_Museum\" >11. Evergreen Aviation Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#12_The_Rock_Boxx\" >12. The Rock Boxx<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#13_Mt_Angel_Abbey_Museum\" >13. Mt. Angel Abbey Museum&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#14_Oregon_State_Capitol\" >14. Oregon State Capitol&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#15_Awesome_Indoor_Playground_Salem\" >15. Awesome Indoor Playground Salem&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#16_Super_Bounce_of_Salem\" >16. Super Bounce of Salem&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#17_Ticket_to_Play_Board_Game_Cafe\" >17. Ticket to Play Board Game Cafe&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#Holiday_Things_to_do_in_Salem\" >Holiday Things to do in Salem<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#Salem_on_Ice\" >Salem on Ice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#Christmas_Storybook_Land\" >Christmas Storybook Land<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#Where_To_Eat_In_Salem_Oregon\" >Where To Eat In Salem, Oregon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#Gilgamesh_Brewing\" >Gilgamesh Brewing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#McMenamins\" >McMenamins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#Best_Little_Roadhouse\" >Best Little Roadhouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#Lively_Station\" >Lively Station<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#La_Familia_Taproom\" >La Familia Taproom<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#Where_To_Stay_In_Salem_Oregon\" >Where To Stay In Salem, Oregon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#Double_Tree_Salem\" >Double Tree Salem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/#The_Oregon_Garden_Resort\" >The Oregon Garden Resort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Fun_Things_to_do_in_Salem_Oregon_with_Kids\"><\/span>17 Fun Things to do in Salem, Oregon with Kids<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/things-to-do-with-kids-in-salem-oregon\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34644\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon.jpeg\" alt=\"Things to do with kids in Salem Oregon\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Things-to-do-with-kids-in-Salem-Oregon-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Clubhouse_Adventures\"><\/span><strong>1. Clubhouse Adventures<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Clubhouse Adventures is an indoor playground in Salem with two large play structures good for kids ages 1-9.&nbsp;Every last Tuesday of each month, admission is only $4 per child.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Get_Air\"><\/span><strong>2. Get Air<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Get Air is an indoor trampoline park. They have a ton of trampolines, including trampolines with dunking and dodgeball. There is a massive foam pit kids can bounce into. The cost is $12 &#8211; $18 per kid. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-3447064-15230314?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.groupon.com%2Fdeals%2Fget-air-salem%3Futm_medium%3Dafl%26utm_campaign%3Dcid*2686225_pub*Meagan%2520Wristen_pid*3447064%26utm_source%3Dcj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Get Air Coupon.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Gilbert_House_Childrens_Museum\"><\/span><strong>3. Gilbert House Children\u2019s Museum<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This is a fabulous children\u2019s museum. Most of the indoor activities are geared for children ages 8 and under, but the outside part is for any kids that love exploring and climbing on a playground.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9544 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Gilberts-Childrens-Museum-Salem-1024x872.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Things do do in Salem: Gilbert&#039;s Children&#039;s Museum Salem\" width=\"1024\" height=\"872\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Gilberts-Childrens-Museum-Salem.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Gilberts-Childrens-Museum-Salem-600x511.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Gilberts-Childrens-Museum-Salem-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Gilberts-Childrens-Museum-Salem-768x654.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Create_a_Memory\"><\/span><strong>4. Create a Memory<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>At Create a Memory, your child can paint a piece of pottery or create some sort of glass fusion project. When we went we created 6 glass flowers. Three of them we kept and three they kept. This spring they will be placed out in the community as part of \u201cSeek Salem\u201d. Others can go out and try to find the hidden flowers around Salem. Whoever finds them gets to keep them!<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_21036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21036\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21036 size-large\" title=\"Ceate a Memory\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ceate-a-Memory-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Ceate a Memory\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ceate-a-Memory-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ceate-a-Memory-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ceate-a-Memory-200x267.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ceate-a-Memory-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ceate-a-Memory-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ceate-a-Memory-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ceate-a-Memory.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ceate-a-Memory-735x980.jpeg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ceate a Memory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Riverfront_Park\"><\/span><strong>5. Riverfront Park<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Riverfront Park is a 23-acre park located in downtown Salem along the Willamette River. Kids will have fun playing on the playground and adults will enjoy the views. For a small fee your children can ride a carousel.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Willamette_Heritage_Center\"><\/span><strong>6. Willamette Heritage Center<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/p1010747\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10416\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010747.jpg\" alt=\"13 Things to do with Kids in Salem, Oregon including the Willamette Heritage Center\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010747.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010747-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010747-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010747-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The Willamette Heritage Center is a must. Here kids can see how an old yarn mill worked. In fact, your kids can turn on some of the machines. Also found here are some of the oldest homes in the area. This is a&nbsp;fun way to squeeze in some education into your trip to Salem.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Oregon_Garden\"><\/span><strong>7. The Oregon Garden<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>At the Oregon Garden is a special area just for kids, the children\u2019s garden. Here kids can check out the Hobbit house and dig for dinosaur bones.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Oregon-Garden-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"514\" height=\"771\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Oregon-Garden.png 683w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Oregon-Garden-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Oregon-Garden-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Oregon-Garden-300x450.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Salvation_Army_Ray_and_Joan_Kroc_Corps_Community_Center\"><\/span><strong>8. Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This community center has open times where you can take your kids in to swim in their fun indoor swimming pool.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Wings_and_Waves_Water_Park\"><\/span><strong>9. Wings and Waves Water Park<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_9542\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9542\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9542 size-large\" title=\"Wings and Waves Water Park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Wings-and-Waves-Water-Park-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Wings and Waves Water Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Wings-and-Waves-Water-Park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Wings-and-Waves-Water-Park-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Wings-and-Waves-Water-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Wings-and-Waves-Water-Park-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/wings-and-waves-water-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wings and Waves<\/a> Water Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>This is a small indoor water park, but it packs in lots to do! They have body slides, tube slides, a wave pool, a kid&#8217;s area, a hot tub, and a regular pool. Remember to take your own towels because they do not provide any! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-3447064-15230314?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.groupon.com%2Fdeals%2Fwings-and-waves-waterpark%3Futm_medium%3Dafl%26utm_campaign%3Dcid*2686225_pub*Meagan%2520Wristen_pid*3447064%26utm_source%3Dcj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wings and Waves Water Park Coupon<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Enchanted_Forest\"><\/span><strong>10. Enchanted Forest<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Enchanted Forest is one of the only theme parks in Oregon. They have 9 rides in addition to other attractions like live music and panning for treasure.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Evergreen_Aviation_Museum\"><\/span><strong>11. Evergreen Aviation Museum<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/evergreen-aviation-museum\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34639\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum-.jpeg\" alt=\"Evergreen Aviation Museum&nbsp;\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum-.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum--300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum--1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum--768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum--200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum--400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum--600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum--800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Evergreen-Aviation-Museum--150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Evergreen Aviation Museum houses more than 200 historic aircraft, including the famous Spruce Goose. The museum has an entire section for kids and surprisingly, it\u2019s great for all ages of kids. My teens spent quite a bit of time doing brain games. The museum has guided tours available throughout the day for no extra charge.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_The_Rock_Boxx\"><\/span><strong>12. The Rock Boxx<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therockboxx.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Rock Boxx<\/a> offers kids climbing camps, after-school programs, and climbing instruction. While kids climb, parents can head upstairs to The Crash Pad and enjoy a beer.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Mt_Angel_Abbey_Museum\"><\/span><strong>13. Mt. Angel Abbey Museum<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountangelabbey.org\/museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Mt. Angel Abbey&nbsp;<\/a>is a monastery where you can become a monk. Here they have the most peculiar museum. It is free of charge and your kids are likely to get a kick out of it. Even Noah found it interesting. Before or after visiting the quirky museum go eat at the Mt. Angel Sausage Co. Their food is delicious and it is the oldest Bavarian restaurant in town.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010732-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mt. Angel Abbey Museum of Natural History\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010732-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010732-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010732-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010732-1-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Oregon_State_Capitol\"><\/span><strong>14. Oregon State Capitol<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Squeeze in some education with a visit to the Oregon State Capitol.&nbsp;Weekday building tours&nbsp;start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Self-guided&nbsp;building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. &nbsp;State Capitol State Park&nbsp;self-guided walking tour, from dawn to dusk. All of these tours are free.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Awesome_Indoor_Playground_Salem\"><\/span><strong>15. Awesome Indoor Playground Salem<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This is the largest indoor playground in Salem and the state of Oregon. The playground is designed for play structure is designed for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. They have a cafe where you can get food and drinks. Parents can relax in the cafe while the kids play.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Super_Bounce_of_Salem\"><\/span><strong>16. Super Bounce of Salem<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Super Bounce of Salem is a children\u2019s interactive center featuring giant inflatables for bouncing, jumping, and sliding.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Ticket_to_Play_Board_Game_Cafe\"><\/span><strong>17. Ticket to Play Board Game Cafe<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>400+ games to play. They have local beer, cider,&nbsp;and wine. A tasty menu with sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads. Cover is $5 per adult and $2.50 per kid. Located at 5008 Commercial St SE Salem, OR 97306. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-3447064-15230314?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.groupon.com%2Fdeals%2Fticket-to-play-board-game-cafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">$5 off coupon.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"etbw65q9xbigofy8ysyt\" data-volume=\"70\" data-ratio=\"16:9\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/etbw65q9xbigofy8ysyt.js\" async=\"\" data-noptimize=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-21826 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Salem-Things-to-do-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Salem Things to do\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Salem-Things-to-do.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Salem-Things-to-do-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Salem-Things-to-do-200x267.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Salem-Things-to-do-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Salem-Things-to-do-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Salem-Things-to-do-735x980.jpeg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holiday_Things_to_do_in_Salem\"><\/span>Holiday Things to do in Salem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Salem has some unique family things to do in the wintertime.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salem_on_Ice\"><\/span><strong>Salem on Ice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This is a seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink, in Salem\u2019s Riverfront Park starting November 17<sup>th<\/sup>, 2018 open every day, through Sunday, January 21st, 2019.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Storybook_Land\"><\/span><strong>Christmas Storybook Land<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This is an enormous indoor Christmas forest wonderland with over 110 scenes of characters from Mother Goose rhymes, children\u2019s fairy tales and family movies, two elaborate model train displays, a Victorian Village and the North Pole with Santa TOO! Although admission is free, a donation of canned foods for Fish of Albany food pantry or a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is gladly accepted.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Eat_In_Salem_Oregon\"><\/span>Where To Eat In Salem, Oregon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gilgamesh_Brewing\"><\/span><strong>Gilgamesh Brewing <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Gourmet burgers, flatbreads and most importantly outrageous Bloody Mary&#8217;s! Located at 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_21034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21034\" style=\"width: 635px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-21034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gilgamesh Brewing Bloody Mary\" width=\"635\" height=\"794\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary-735x919.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Gilgamesh-Brewing-Bloody-Mary.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/gilgamesh-brewing-bloody-mary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gilgamesh Brewing<\/a> Bloody Mary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McMenamins\"><\/span><strong>McMenamins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. is not in Salem, so I wanted to make a few recommendations that are actually in Salem. You can not go wrong by hitting up a McMenamins restaurant. Salem has two McMenamins, <strong>Boon\u2019s Treasury<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Thompson Brewery and Public House<\/strong>. Both have happy hour from 3 \u2013 6 PM on weekdays. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/2014\/06\/mcmenamins-passport\/\">McMenamins <\/a>restaurants are always loud and lively. I like loud&nbsp;restaurants, so&nbsp;I do not have to worry about how loud my own children are!<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Little_Roadhouse\"><\/span><strong>Best Little Roadhouse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Another place to eat that is family-friendly and loud is a steakhouse, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/p1010754-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best Little Roadhouse<\/strong><\/a>. The food is excellent and they have a putt-putt course here. The kid&#8217;s rib plate is a nice size portion and the Harvest salad is phenomenal. I love steak, but next time we go I might just get this salad. It is made up of mixed greens, tomatoes, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, red onions, bacon, and blue cheese.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_10414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10414\" style=\"width: 739px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010754-1-1024x776.jpg\" alt=\"Best Little Roadhouse in Salem, Oregon\" width=\"739\" height=\"560\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010754-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010754-1-600x455.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010754-1-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/P1010754-1-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best Little Roadhouse in Salem, Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lively_Station\"><\/span>Lively Station<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Lively Station is a new spot in Salem located at the former site of the iconic South Salem train depot. They serve Americana-style food and have indoor and outdoor seating. They have savory or sweet hand pies that are delicious.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Familia_Taproom\"><\/span>La Familia Taproom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Here you can enjoy a locally brewed cider inspired by traditional Mexican aguas fresca. They serve pizzas, tacos, nachos, and lots of other things. Located at 231 Court St. NE in Salem.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Stay_In_Salem_Oregon\"><\/span>Where To Stay In Salem, Oregon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double_Tree_Salem\"><\/span><strong>Double Tree Salem<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-things-to-do-in-salem-oregon-with-kids\/double-tree-salem-copy-0\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34640\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541.jpeg\" alt=\"Double Tree Salem\" width=\"498\" height=\"664\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-200x267.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-240x320.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-540x720.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-copy-0-e1665869399541-735x980.jpeg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>While you are in Salem, you may be looking for a place to stay. I recommend the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/hotelscom?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2Fho140417%2Fdoubletree-by-hilton-salem-salem-united-states-of-america%2F%3FpwaDialog%3Ddatepicker-start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Double Tree hotel<\/a>. The kids and I stayed here once and so far it is our favorite hotel in Salem out of the 3 or 4 we have stayed at. Of course, like all Double Trees, they give you cookies when you check-in. This DoubleTree has an optional breakfast that is quite nice. They have tables set up in the lobby with games like checkers and chess for you to play.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/hotelscom?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2Fho140417%2Fdoubletree-by-hilton-salem-salem-united-states-of-america%2F%3FpwaDialog%3Ddatepicker-start\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34641 noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34641\" title=\"Double Tree Salem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Double-Tree-Salem-e1665869489590.jpeg\" alt=\"Double Tree Salem\" width=\"496\" height=\"661\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>They also have family rooms available. We stayed in a family room. Basically, it is a room with two beds and a living area, but it connects to another room with one large king bed. You could have easily slept six people in beds without using the twin fold-out couch bed. The hotel also has an indoor hot tub and swimming pool. The weather in Oregon is not great, so if your kids want to swim make sure wherever you stay has an indoor pool.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Oregon_Garden_Resort\"><\/span><strong>The Oregon Garden Resort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you don&#8217;t mind staying outside of Salem I recommend staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FSalem-Hotels-Oregon-Garden-Resort.h2417005.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The&nbsp;Oregon Garden Resort<\/a>. This resort overlooks an 80-acre botanical garden. On-site is a restaurant, lounge, outdoor pool and hot tub, and day spa. This is also the location of the Oregon Garden Children&#8217;s garden I recommended above.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-21035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Oregon Garden Resort\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-480x360.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-720x540.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6-735x551.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fullsizeoutput_20a6.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/66797993983fb08115523c07\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-most-scenic-drives-in-oregon\/\">5 Most Scenic Drives in Oregon<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/unique-places-to-visit-in-oregon\/\">7 Incredibly Unique Places to Visit in Oregon<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24753 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/17-Things-to-do-in-Salem-Oregon-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"17 Things to do in Salem Oregon\" width=\"375\" height=\"561\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/17-Things-to-do-in-Salem-Oregon-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/17-Things-to-do-in-Salem-Oregon-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Get Travel Insuranc<\/em><\/strong>e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong on any trip. Be prepared for the worst with travel insurance. We use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-3447064-11554307?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelexinsurance.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Travelex<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=25051219&amp;utm_source=25051219&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\">Safety Wing<\/a> (often cheaper).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book Flight<\/em><\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131465X1593760&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Skyscanner<\/a> to find flights. I use it so much, I wrote an entire guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/how-to-use-skyscanner-to-find-cheap-flights\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finding cheap flights with Skyscanner<\/a>! Another option for finding deals is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15639604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FlightHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book a Place to Stay<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">I recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/hotelscom?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotels.com<\/a> for most hotel bookings. I prefer to book directly with <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTrN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Marriott<\/a> when I stay there because of their excellent military discount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">If you prefer staying in a vacation rental instead, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/vrbo?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vrbo.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">VRBO<\/a>. If you are looking for a hostel, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.tp.st\/NhhmXq0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HostelWorld<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Choose Activities and Tours<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">To find great activities in any area I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/?pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Viator<\/strong><\/a>. If we are visiting a city with lots of popular attractions I always check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-3447064-11554803?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypass.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CityPass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pogopass.com?affiliate_code=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PogoPass<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTpZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GoCard<\/a> to see if they have discount cards available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15523952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Groupon<\/strong><\/a> also tends to have a lot of local travel deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">When I want to book a full-on multi-day tour I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/sales\/weekly-deals?utm_source=partner-mommy-travels&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TourRadar<\/a>. They&#8217;ve got fantastic weekly deals. If going somewhere in Mexico or the Caribbean, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-3447064-13845617?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applevacations.com%2Fdeals%2F%23%21%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Vacations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Rent a Car or Get a Lyft<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, Lyft is cheaper than Uber. Use my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/i\/MEAGAN160305?utm_medium=p2pi_iacc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyft link for an $18 credit<\/a>! For a car rental in any country, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100774867-15735340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hertz<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Save Money on Gas<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Upside<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a free app gets you cash back on gas! Use promo code <strong>RV2Q2<\/strong> to get an extra 15\u00a2\/gal bonus on your first purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Get a Visa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivisa.com\/?utm_source=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">iVisa<\/a> to get all of my Visas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Travel Printables<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/MommyTravelsMedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1036\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mommy-Travels-Etsy-Printables.png\" alt=\"Mommy Travels Etsy Printables\" class=\"wp-image-50332\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mommy-Travels-Etsy-Printables.png 1036w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mommy-Travels-Etsy-Printables-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mommy-Travels-Etsy-Printables-768x672.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mommy-Travels-Etsy-Printables-200x175.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mommy-Travels-Etsy-Printables-400x350.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mommy-Travels-Etsy-Printables-600x525.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mommy-Travels-Etsy-Printables-800x700.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mommy-Travels-Etsy-Printables-150x131.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1036px) 100vw, 1036px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmc_qr.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44922\" style=\"width:144px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmc_qr.png 700w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmc_qr-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmc_qr-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmc_qr-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmc_qr-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmc_qr-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmc_qr-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmc_qr-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you found this information helpful consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buying me a cup of coffee<\/a> aka helping me pay to put kids through college! Just scan the QR code or click the link. As always, thank you for your support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Disclosure<\/strong>: This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended but doesn&#8217;t cost you any extra. Please check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/policy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>&nbsp;for more details. Thank you for your support!<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for kid-friendly activities in Salem? 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