Oregon State Capitol State Park — Attraction in Salem

Whenever I visit Salem, I check if the construction on the state capitol building is finished, but even after more than a year, it’s still ongoing. I walk my dogs diligently with a bit of disappointment, wishing I could admire the view of the state capitol building from the vast lawn. It’s drizzling today, and handling my excited family of five Aussie dogs is quite a handful. I think this spot is a must-visit when in the city, as it can be a wonderful place for a leisurely break on a nice day. I highly...

The capital building is small, but it's easy to find because it's the only building in Salem with a golden domed roof. I went here with a group of teenagers and a staff person offered to take us on a tour of the building free of charge. She showed us the governor's office and explained the purpose of the different rooms. It's not the White House, but it was a nice experience for a group of at-risk youth who might have not had this opportunity if it wasn't for the kindness...

Great place to do some walking if you are in the area. During the day, you can usually tourt the capitol building, but I was passing through during the evening. Lots of rose bushes, and statues and monuments. I like the sculpture fountain one in the photo I posted. It looks very sci-fi or something, almost like a large spherical spaceball that opened up after it crashed down onto the land or something. Look for yourself, it's an interesting statue...