arts & culture

The Willamette Valley has a thriving arts and culture scene, with plenty of historical societies, cultural celebrations and folk arts as well as music, theater and visual arts. As you visit the towns, you’ll come across magical murals depicting a wide array of subjects lovingly crafted on downtown buildings (selfie anyone?), including fantastical animals, historical mosaics and larger-than-life faces.

Colorful salmon, reclusive cougars, child prodigies, covered bridges, and even a resilient dog have all been depicted on murals around the Willamette Valley.

So to celebrate the region’s rich history and vibrant creativity, we’ve rounded up several self-guided mural trails around the Willamette Valley.

CHECK OUT COLORFUL MURALS

Looking for the perfect road trip with fiber and fun in the Willamette Valley?

We’ve gathered together a collection of fiber destinations for the perfect handspinning vacation—from the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, which hosts historic equipment and was home to a groundbreaking textile factory, to engaging alpaca farms and textile centers.

FIND FIBER IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY

Your adventure begins with the official Willamette Valley Travel Guide. Request your complimentary printed guide or download a digital guide today.

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