| Oregon the state of United States, offers great and | | | | creatures such as elk and deer. This park is |
| exotic natural landscapes that will surely mesmerize | | | | considered as one of the best photogenic landscapes |
| you. It exhibits some of the most fascinating views of | | | | in the state that gives you some mesmerizing scenic |
| the seacoast, majestic mountains, greenery, deserts | | | | views. This place is considered as the best picnic spot |
| and prairies. The state of Oregon has always been an | | | | for the people of the city during weekends. This is also |
| eye-candy for the tourists of all round the globe as it is | | | | a very favorable spot for surfers and people who |
| blessed with rejuvenating climate, cultural diversity, | | | | love to take a walk along the beach. |
| landscapes and magnificent cities such as Salem, | | | | The most visited attraction within the city is Oregon |
| Portland, Eugene, Hillsboro, Medford and several other | | | | State Capitol that is also recognized because of its |
| prominent cities. | | | | 'Gold Man'. This Gold Man is officially known as the |
| The city of Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of | | | | Oregon Pioneer and it is a majestic sculpture with a |
| Oregon. It enjoys the status of being the county seat | | | | height of about twenty three feet and it weighs around |
| of Marion County. This beautiful city is located amidst | | | | 8.5 tons. This building accommodates the Governor's |
| the Willamette Valley on the banks of Willamette | | | | Office, Oregon Legislative Assembly with few other |
| River. Salem City was founded in the year 1842 and in | | | | offices of the state government. As you step in the |
| the year 1851, it became the capital of Oregon | | | | capital, you will witness the some magnificent murals |
| Territory. The city derived its name from the word | | | | around the Rotunda. The replica of the Oregon State |
| 'Shalom' that means 'peace' in Hebrew. | | | | Seal is also placed right at the middle of the rotunda. |
| This interesting city of Salem was incorporated in the | | | | One can also not afford to miss the Mission Mill |
| year 1857. It ranks as the third largest city with an | | | | Museum in the city. It is a museum with historically |
| estimated population of about 154,510 in the year 2008, | | | | significant relics and monuments. It exhibits working |
| following Portland and Eugene. Initially, the city was an | | | | models of a woolen mill such as Thomas Kay Woolen |
| agricultural city and it witnessed growth during the era | | | | Mill with many historically significant buildings that have |
| of gold rush. | | | | been shifted to the mill area. |
| Entire city of Salem is full packed with a range of | | | | One can also go for shopping as the downtown area |
| historically significant sites along with magnificent | | | | of the city is full packed with some marvelous malls |
| natural scenic landscapes. One of the most visited | | | | and shopping centers. Some of the most important |
| tourist destinations includes the Oregon State capitol | | | | shopping malls include Lancaster Mall, Center Mall and |
| building which is a historically significant structure. | | | | Woodburn Company Stores Outlet Mall with some |
| Another worth visiting site in the city is Willamette | | | | specialty stores such as Mission Mill Village. The |
| University building. | | | | Mission Mill Village is known for its antiques, relics and |
| Ecola State Park is a great place to visit as it gives an | | | | crafts. You can also take these items as a souvenir of |
| opportunity to enjoy the magnificence of forest and its | | | | the city. |