Photos

See the City

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.

Oregon State Fair
People enjoy the El Niño ride at the Oregon State Fair in Salem.
Willamette River
Families enjoy the summer weather while fishing in the Willamette River in downtown Salem, Oregon.
Lefty's Pizzeria and Blues Club
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
McGrath's Fish House at dusk on Chemeketa Street in Salem, Oregon.
Salem Bicycle Club
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
A sun bather enjoys a book at Riverfront Park in downtown Salem, Oregon.
Elsinore Theatre
Elsinore Theatre in downtown Salem, Oregon.
Mission Mill Museum
Holly Miles poses as Fannie Kay Bishop as she leads a tour through the Mission Mill Museum in Salem, OR.
Capital Building
The Capital Building in Salem, Oregon.
Morning Glory by Dick Spirup

A bronze statue of a carousel horse titled, Morning Glory, by artist Dick Spirup.

White chocolate raspberry cheesecake from Konditorei
Riverfront Park
Taylor McQuin, 10 rides her bike past the giant "Acid Ball to Eco-Earth" monument in Riverfront Park in downtown Salem, Oregon.