Local attractions and links that might be useful for your visit in Silverton, OR.

Silver Falls State Park
Beautiful waterfalls, Hiking, Biking. Great place for a picnic.

The Oregon Garden
Botanical Garden showcasing Oregon's nursery industry. 1 mile from the inn.
Summer and Winter Concerts - Check their website for concert dates.

The Gordon House, Oregon's only Frank Lloyd Wright house

Silverton Murals
Gallon House Covered Bridge
www.silvertonchamber.org This is a great new site for an overview of Silverton and the area. Lots of great information and photos.

Mt. Angel Abbey, Seminary & Bach Festival

Mt. Angel Oktoberfest

Wooden Shoe Tulip Farms (Festival late March - April)

Cooley's Iris Gardens (Festival late May)

Salem: Willamette University, Riverfront Carousel, Summer Art Festival & Saturday Market
www.scva.org

Portland (1 hour drive) Riverfront parks, Art Museum, Oregon Zoo, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden. Restaurants, Shopping, Theatre. We have maps & guidebooks.
See www.traveloregon.com

Day trips (1-2 hour drives):
Oregon Coast, Mt Hood, Columbia Gorge, Oregon Wine Country
See www.traveloregon.com

Distinctive Inns of Orogon

Local Festivals & Events: **Website address above

The Oregon Garden Concert Series (ongoing throughout year) **
Silverton Pet Parade (mid-May)
Silverton Hospital Fun Run (May)
Mother's Day Weekend Wildflower Show, Silver Falls State Park **
Oregon Senior Olympics (late May)
Iris Jubilee (late May, Cooley's Iris Gardens)
Criterium Bicycle Races (early June)
Al Faussett Days, Silver Falls State Park, Father's Day Weekend **
Mt Angel Abbey Bach Festival (end of July) **
Homer Davenport Days (1st weekend of August)
Silverton Fine Arts Festival (August)
Mt Angel Oktoberfest (2nd weekend in September) **
Christmas in Silverton & Tree lighting (usually 1st weekend in December)

Dining in Silverton:

There are several casual restaurants within walking distance of the inn (Pub, Tea Room, Mexican, Thai, American). Sample menus are available at the inn.

Fine Dining: 2 options, both an easy walk (within 3 blocks) of the inn. Reservations Recommended, especially on weekend nights:

• Rose of Sharon Dinner House 503-873-3959 Closed Sunday & Monday
  
• Silver Grille 503-873-4035 Closed Monday & Tuesday www.silvergrille.com