When one hears Salem, one may automatically think of witch trials. However, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, lies the capital of the US state of Oregon. Salem is nicknamed the Cherry City for its burgeoning cherry industry in the past. The city has plentiful offerings for all travelers from gardens to markets and vineries to festivals. The Willamette River flows along Salem; this city is surrounded for the most part by hills, including the volcanic Salem hills in the south.

The fun never stops in Salem and its calendar is full of events – fairs and festivals. Visit Salem in the near future to enjoy your slice of entertainment. Some of these are the ‘Uncorked Wine Auction’ and ‘25th Annual Sheep to Shawl Festival’, both in May. Ensure that you check the dates and timings of both these events before scheduling a visit.

Schreiner’s Gardens

Feast your eyes on a cornucopia of irises at the Schreiner’s Gardens. A major grower of the iris flower, visitors can view the endless varieties of this lovely blossom. For those interested, the garden also has an information catalog about the flower.

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Oregon transportation in general is usually a stress-free experience. Miles of open road perfect for driving, the Oregon coastline is a favorite roadway for travel by car. Within the cities, Oregon transportation tends toward keeping Oregon green, with lots of public transportation available in Portland and some of the larger cities such as Eugene. Smaller towns, like most rural area, do not offer the same level of public transportation, and if you plan to camp or hike along the back roads you’ll want a car.

Public transportation in Portland is by far the best offered in the state. Both trains in Portland Oregon and Portland Oregon city buses are completely free when you ride them downtown. In an effort to encourage folks to leave their cars out of the downtown area, a 300 square block section of downtown offers free transportation. This is extremely handy for tourists and makes getting around fairly simple. The Portland Oregon city bus and the street car combine to make stops at the Portland Art Museum and many of Portland’s best restaurants and shopping. Even in the areas where rides are not free, the Portland Oregon city bus system provides great service to locations on the outskirts of town as well.

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