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Salem Powerland Heritage Park

Salem Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

★★★★★ 5 (1)

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Salem Extreme Velocity

★★★★☆ 4.9 (606)

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Salem Riverfront Waterpark Splash Pad

★★★★☆ 4.5 (54)

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While You're in Salem

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Parks & Nature

Keizer Rapids Park

Museums & Culture

Real Pirates Salem
Ropes Mansion and Garden
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery Monster Museum
The Witch House at Salem

Attractions

Riverfront City Park
Salem's Riverfront Carousel
Deepwood Museum & Gardens
Gilbert House Children's Museum
Powerland Heritage Park
The Athletic Edge Adventure Park

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Wunderland

Features a multi-level laser tag arena that spans 2.5 levels, offering a more complex and immersive experience than typical single-level laser tag facilities
The venue offers online conveniences including pre-fillable go-kart waivers and account updates, plus publicly accessible race results on their website, streamlining the first-time visitor experience

Extreme Velocity

Maintains a 4.9-star rating across 606 reviews, indicating exceptional customer satisfaction and consistency
The venue offers combined party experiences mixing laser tag with Jellyball and paintball, providing unique multi-sport entertainment options

Riverfront Waterpark Splash Pad

Offers completely free admission and parking, making it an accessible recreation option for Salem families
The splash pad is located adjacent to Salem's Riverfront Carousel, creating a combined family entertainment destination at the Riverfront City Park

Get Air Trampoline Park

Salem offers dedicated Toddler Time sessions with a 46-inch height requirement, providing a specialized safe jumping environment for younger children with separate pricing available during school closures
The facility features Club Air, a high-energy evening jump session with synchronized music and lighting effects, operating Friday and Saturday nights from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Socks are required for entry and are not included in admission pricing, creating an additional revenue stream for the facility
The venue offers a seasonal Unlimited Play Summer Pass available for only 57 days (April 8 to June 4), with different pass durations (120 or 90 days) depending on purchase date

More venue notes

Gilbert House Children's Museum

The museum spans 3 interconnected Victorian historic houses, creating a unique multi-building educational experience rather than a single structure
Features a massive outdoor labyrinth maze that visitors describe as large enough to temporarily lose sight of children, creating an engaging and memorable navigation challenge

Powerland Heritage Park

The Great Oregon Steam-Up, now in its 56th annual iteration, will feature the 100th anniversary celebration of Caterpillar Equipment in 2026
Operates 14 distinct hands-on heritage museums across a 62-acre open-air campus featuring antique farm machinery, steam-powered equipment, trains, trolleys, and logging equipment

Willamette Heritage Center

The Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, built in 1895-1896, features water-powered machinery that converts raw wool into fabric through a multi-step process visible across two floors, demonstrating 19th-century industrial textile production
The museum complex includes five historic buildings spanning from 1841 to 1858, including the Jason Lee House (1841), John D. Boon House (1847), and Pleasant Grove Church (1858), providing a comprehensive view of early Oregon missionary and settler history

Deepwood Museum & Gardens

Is housed in a Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1894 for Dr. Luke and Lizzy Port, and has been owned and operated by the City of Salem since 1971
The estate features a greenhouse conservation building with tropical plants, making it a destination for botany enthusiasts alongside its curated native plant gardens

Willow Creek Railroad Museum

Features 1:8 scale steam and diesel powered train replicas with live steamer miniature railroading, allowing visitors to experience detailed historical railroad operations at an accessible scale
Offers family ride-on trains large enough for whole families to experience, combining educational exhibits with interactive riding experiences

Pug 'N' Putt

Features customizable and portable mini golf courses with many options, allowing courses to vary each visit
As an independent mini golf course in Salem, OR, Pug 'N' Putt operates near multiple major tourist attractions including the Salem Witch Museum and Deepwood Museum & Gardens

Pietro's Pizza Salem

Features a pirate-themed mini golf course integrated with laser tag and arcade games, creating a multi-entertainment venue beyond typical pizza restaurants
The venue can accommodate parties up to 300 people with themed party options including Spiderman, Frozen, Pirates, Minions, and Disney Princess themes

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