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BEST WESTERN PLUS Mill Creek Inn
3125 Ryan Drive SE, Salem, Oregon 97301-5069Phone: 503/585-3332 | Fax: 503/375-9618
Stay at this full-service hotel in Salem, Oregon located near Willamette University offering free breakfast!
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Mill Creek Inn offers top-notch customer service and is conveniently located near Interstate 5, Highway 22 and only 2 miles from Willamette University. Hotel guests will also find Oregon Gardens, the Oregon State Capitol and Willamette Valley vineyards nearby. Other popular attractions and events close to the hotel include The Oregon State Fairgrounds, Enchanted Forest, The Bite of Salem and Salem Art Fair.
Each spacious room at this Salem, Oregon hotel features cable television, HBO®, microwave, refrigerator and high-speed Internet. Guests have the choice of Business, King, Family or Hospitality Suites. Additional amenities include an indoor swimming pool, spa, steam room, exercise facility and meeting facilities. Travelers receive a complimentary hot breakfast next door at Denny's Restaurant.
For superior customer service and a convenient location, make a reservation at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Mill Creek Inn!
Family Fun Time Package
Book Package
This exciting Family Fun Time Package begins with a two night stay to include one board game and one disposable camera per room upon arrival for up to two adults and two children. You will receive tickets and round trip transportation to A.C. Gilbert House/Discovery Village and the Salem Carousel at Riverfront Park. You will also have the choice of tickets, and round trip transportation to the Enchanted Forest, call 503-363-3060 for hours of operation, or tickets and round trip transportation to a local Regal Cinemas theater. Please let us know your choice in advance.
Romantic Getaway Package
Book Package
If you need a night away from it all, stay in our honeymoon suite for one night. Upon arrival a dozen roses, a box of See’s chocolates and a bottle of champagne or sparkling cider will be waiting on ice, along with two champagne glasses. Please let us know your preference of either champagne or sparkling cider in advance.
Grapes and Gardens Package
Book Package
Come see what the northwest has to offer! A cheese and fruit basket, and a bottle of wine from award-winning Willamette Valley Vineyards awaits you in your room for two nights with single or double occupancy. Please let us know in advance if you prefer red or white wine. You will receive two tickets and round trip transportation to the beautiful Oregon Gardens. When you return we will provide transportation to the Willamette Valley Vineyards and pick you up when finished, where you will receive a tour of the vineyards which includes wine tasting.
Local Events Worth Considering:
April 2012
A headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter and play in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. In Portland.
At the Portland Expo Center.
May 2012
Visit the Portland Convention Center for a variety of events, seminars, meetings, Expos and conventions.
Join us at Portland Meadows Every Sunday for a $100 Handicapping Tournament every Sunday, with the $2,000 final on June 24. In Portland.
The largest fire/rescue expo on the West Coast. Exhibitors from around the Northwest and across the US. At the Portland Metro Expo Center.
Participate in Portland's official festival with events that bring Oregonians & visitors together to celebrate the City of Roses.
Corban University is hosting the event. Top 30-35 college teams from around the United States in attendance. In Salem.
June 2012
Walk for exercise & fun from the peony fields to the hosta and daylily gardens down country roads. 10k and 5k routes available. In Salem.
Live roller derby action, food, beer, music. The #1 & #2 home teams battle it out for the championship title. In Eugene.
At the Portland International Raceway.
Board a bus with the South Willamette Wineries Association and visit local Wineries for wine tastings and food pairings. In Eugene.
We aim to save the planet, one beer at a time. From noon to 9pm Friday and Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. In Portland.
July 2012
At the Portland International Raceway.
A community event celebrating the neighbors, businesses and organizations that make their home in the Mississippi Ave neighborhood of Portland.
A brand new street of 7 amazing homes. Discover how today's best local builders and designers give new meaning to dream living. In West Linn.
August 2012
Great food, amazing craft beer, extraordinary wines, an outdoor enthusiasts dream come true. At Waterfront Park, in Portland.
"The Nation's Oldest Crawfish Festival". offers a wide variety of food, entertainment and activities. In Tualatin.
At the Portland International Raceway.
September 2012
At the Portland International Raceway.
October 2012
At the Portland International Raceway.
Nearby Attractions:
List All OR AttractionsOregon State Capitol
The Oregon State Capitol was built in Salem in 1938, after the first two Capitol buildings were destroyed by fire. It was the fourth newest capitol in America. This working Capitol building contains the offices of the Governor, Treasurer and Secretary of State, as well as the state legislature. With the addition of photovoltaic panels on the building in 2002, the Capitol became the first one that produces solar power. A portion of the power is used to light the 22ft tall bronze Oregon Pioneer statue, on top of the building.
While in the metro Portland area, join in the Historical Building Tour, the Legislative Tour or the Tower Tour. Be sure to take a moment to walk the grounds to see the Wall of Water and Sprague Fountain and then visit the Capitol Gift Shop to browse the selection of Oregon products and locally-made items. At the end of the day, choose an area Best Western hotel to enjoy a wonderful night's rest and excellent guest services.
Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park, 20 miles east of Salem, is a lush recreation area in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. With over 9,000 acres of land and Oregon's largest state park, there are plenty of walking trails, hiking trails, horseback riding trails and bike trails, to satisfy everyone. Lace up your hiking boots to trek along the Canyon Trail to view one of the park's beautiful 10 waterfalls.
Hike along the Silver Creek to reach South Falls, the park's most visited falls, and see its 177-foot high cascade. You can even walk behind the cascade of four of the ten falls, for an incredible view of the falls. Bring along your camera to capture the wildflowers, mosses and ferns in the forest. While traveling in this gorgeous I-5 corridor area of Oregon, rest comfortably with Best Western Hotels.
Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University, located in Monmouth, was established in 1856 by the Oregon pioneers that forged across the Oregon Trail. It is the oldest higher education institution in the Oregon University system. In the early days, the university was named Christian College, Oregon State Normal School, the Oregon College of Education and Western Oregon State College. Throughout the years, this liberal arts university has become a leader in teacher preparation and the liberal arts.
The Rainbow Dance Theater, Regional Resource Center on Deafness and the Teaching Research Institute, are all based on the Western Oregon University campus. Nearly 6,600 students pursue bachelor's and master's degrees from the university's College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. While in the metro Portland area, partake in a tour of the beautiful campus, located 20 minutes southwest of Salem. Stay close to Monmouth in a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy your time in the Beaver State.
