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August 15, 2025
Independence, OR
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Ian & Eleanore

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Here are some awesome things to do near Independence aka Willamette Valley (+ Oceanside if you're coming to the coast)

Voodoo Doughnuts

22 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204

A must-stop when landing in Portland. One donut will sustain you for days on end

White Water Rafting / Kayaking

1701 Clackamette Drive, Oregon City, OR 97045

Take a drive out to the Santiam River for an incredible day on the water. Choose between white water rafting, floating, or kayaking!

Hike Through Willamette Valley

OR

Here's a guide to some of the best hikes dotting the drive from Portland down to Independence.

Hike Minto-Brown Island Park

2200 Minto Island Road Southwest, Salem, OR 97302

Here's an easy hike around gorgeous Salem super easily accessed!

Gilbert House Children's Museum

116 Marion Street Northeast, Salem, OR 97301

A fun children's museum to enjoy with the kiddos

Willamette Queen Sternwheeler

200 Water Street Northeast, Salem, OR 97301

A old fashioned Sternwheeler river cruise offering food and drinks on the water!

Stomp by Croft Vineyards

5475 River Road South, Salem, OR 97302

There are SO many great vineyards right outside of Independence/Salem. They are beautiful acreages of land.

All The Vineyards in Salem

Willamette Valley, OR

Like we said, there are a LOT of vineyards in the valley.

Shop in Downtown Salem

Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Shop the boutiques in northeast Salem. Beautiful old-timey feel.

Go Fishing!

This is the wildlife website with stocking and season information. For more details on booking a charter check out Axiomatic Fly Fishing or the local sports store in Salem.

Reber's Ranch

23400 Northwest Flying M Road, Yamhill, OR 97148

Go a little farther north for some horseback trail-riding adventures!

Tillamook Creamery

4165 North Highway 101, Tillamook, OR 97141

If you aren't stopping by the Tillamook Cheese Factory on the way to the coast (vegans and vegetarians included), what are you doing?

Go Surfing in Oceanside

1505 Pacific Avenue, Oceanside, OR 97134

Contrary to popular belief, you CAN surf in Oregon and this surf shop has everything you need (including 4mm wetsuits).

Oceanside "Secret" Beach

Oceanside, OR

Walk through an old shaft in the side of a cliff to get to our favorite "secret" beach in Oceanside. Hint: walk all the way to the right of the beach and NEVER go when the tide is coming in.

For all the days along the way
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