Get a glimpse of Salem, OR by clicking on the arrows in the photo rotator, then take a deeper look by exploring the galleries below.
Morning Glory by Dick Spirup
A bronze statue of a carousel horse titled, Morning Glory, by artist Dick Spirup.
Riverfront Park
Jeff Adkins
Taylor McQuin, 10 rides her bike past the giant "Acid Ball to Eco-Earth" monument in Riverfront Park in downtown Salem, Oregon.
Oregon State Fair
People enjoy the El NiƱo ride at the Oregon State Fair in Salem.
Willamette River
Jeff Adkins
Families enjoy the summer weather while fishing in the Willamette River in downtown Salem, Oregon.
Lefty's Pizzeria and Blues Club
Wes Aldridge
Guests can enjoy live music at Lefty's Pizzeria and Blues Club in downtown Salem, Oregon. Local performers participated in the AmeriTitle Idol, a spin-off of Fox's hit show "American Idol," to benefit local charity.
McGrath's Fish House
Wes Aldridge
McGrath's Fish House at dusk on Chemeketa Street in Salem, Oregon.
Salem Bicycle Club
Wes Aldridge
It is common to see groups of cyclists, such as these zipping down Commercial Street, on Salem's roadways. The popularity of cycling here is evidenced by the size of the Salem Bicycle Club, which has more than 400 members.
Riverfront Park
Wes Aldridge
A sun bather enjoys a book at Riverfront Park in downtown Salem, Oregon.
Elsinore Theatre
Wes Aldridge
Elsinore Theatre in downtown Salem, Oregon.
Mission Mill Museum
Todd Bennett
Holly Miles poses as Fannie Kay Bishop as she leads a tour through the Mission Mill Museum in Salem, OR.
Capital Building
Todd Bennett
The Capital Building in Salem, Oregon.
White chocolate raspberry cheesecake from Konditorei