Salem, Oregon

Downtown Salem

Downtown Salem centers on the State Capitol, Commercial Street and Riverfront City Park, with government offices, shops and restaurants.

Local Character & History

State buildings, a compact retail core and the Willamette riverfront give downtown a civic, walkable character.

Commercial and Court streets hold cafes, breweries, bakeries and restaurants, with a growing food scene near the river.

Housing includes apartments above shops, newer riverfront buildings and some historic homes on the edges.

Riverfront City Park, Willamette Park and the Capitol Mall provide open space and river access.

Cherriots buses converge downtown, and the Salem Amtrak station is a short walk from the core.

Yes. The Capitol, riverfront and Commercial Street core are compact and connected by sidewalks, though the area empties out after government hours.