The Willamette Valley & Wine Country - Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest - page 495

Bookmark B&B B&B $
( 503-399-2013; [e-mail] ; 975 D St NE; d with shared bath $90) Located next
door to Betty's B&B and hosted by friendly Evelyn Hopkins, this is a more casual and
homey stay. Choose from two lovely rooms within the main house. Above the garage in
back is a beautiful and cozy two-bedroom apartment, good value and more private (four
people here pay only $120).
Salem Campground & RVs CAMPGROUND$
( 800-826-9605; www.salemrv.com ; 3700 Hagers Grove Rd SE; tent sites $21, RV sites $31-34;
) Located behind Home Depot, Salem's closest campground features nearly 200
jam-packed campsites not far from a noisy highway. There are showers, a market and
playground, but for a bit more nature head to Silver Falls State Park ( Click here ) .
Betty's B&B B&B$$$
( 503-399-7848; www.salemoregonbedandbreakfast.com ; 965 D St; d $110; ) Just two
rooms - each with their own bathroom and decorated with antiques - are available at this
small B&B run by your hospitable and knowledgeable host, Betty DeHamer. Breakfast is
a gourmet affair, often made with produce from the garden, and the house is a restored
arts-and-crafts bungalow.
Grand Hotel HOTEL$$$
( 877-540-7800; www.grandhotelsalem.com ; 201 Liberty St SE; d incl breakfast from $129;
) This upscale hotel is next to the city's conference center. Most standard rooms
have sitting areas, and all are stylish and modern. It's geared toward business travelers,
with amenities like indoor pool, spa, gym, restaurant and lounge; breakfast is a buffet.
Word of Mouth Bistro AMERICAN$
( 503-930-4285; www.wordofsalem.com ; 140 17th St NE; mains $9-13; 7am-3pm) If crème
brûlée French toast sounds good, then beeline to this friendly and excellent bistro. Other
tasty (and unusual) treats include the blueberry pancakes, asparagus and brie omelette
and prime rib Benedict. Gourmet sandwiches, salads and burgers rule the lunch menu.
Wild Pear AMERICAN$
( 503-378-7515; www.wildpearcatering.com ; 372 State St; mains $8-13; 10:30am-6pm Mon-
Sat) Popular modern deli serving up tasty soups, sandwiches and salads, along with fan-
cier options like a lobster melt. There's also a Greek wrap, artichoke fritters, pizzas,
homemade pastries and even a surprisingly good pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) - all
combined with good, efficient service.