Willamette University, Salem

Name: Willamette University
Address: 900 State St, Salem, United States

#41 among attractions in Salem

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Willamette University is a private liberal arts college with locations in Salem and Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest college in the Western United States. Originally named the Oregon Institute, the school was an unaffiliated outgrowth of the Methodist Mission. The name was changed to Wallamet University in 1852, followed by the current spelling in 1870. Willamette founded the first medical school and law school in the Pacific Northwest in the second half of the 19th century. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1842 (182 years ago)Coordinates: 44°56'9"N, 123°1'52"W

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900 State StCentral AreaSalem United States

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Willamette University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salem Center, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Oregon State Capitol, Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial.

0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Salem Center, Salem
15 min walk • Salem Center is a multi-building, enclosed shopping center in downtown Salem, Oregon, United States. Located on both sides of Center Street between High and Liberty streets, the mall has 80 stores and a food court.
~1220 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem
6 min walk • The Hallie Ford Museum of Art, nestled in the heart of Salem, Oregon, is a cultural haven for those looking to immerse themselves in the world of visual arts. Established in 1998, thanks to a generous gift from Hallie Ford, the museum has become a cornerstone of the...
~980 ftN
Park
Oregon State Capitol, Salem
5 min walk • The Oregon State Capitol is the building housing the state legislature and the offices of the governor, secretary of state, and treasurer of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in the state capital, Salem.
~1100 ftN
Monuments and statues
Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, Salem
6 min walk • The Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, or Oregon's Medal of Honor Memorial, is an outdoor memorial commemorating all veterans, and especially Medal of Honor recipients, installed outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, United States.
~1150 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Willamette Heritage Center, Salem
6 min walk • Willamette Heritage Center is a museum in Salem, Oregon, United States. The 5-acre site features several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places including the Thomas Kay woolen mill, the Jason Lee House, Methodist Parsonage, John D.
~1440 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Breyman Fountain, Salem
7 min walk • Breyman Fountain, also known as the Breyman Brothers Fountain and Breyman Horse Trough, is an outdoor fountain by an unknown sculptor, installed in Willson Park, on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol, in Salem, Oregon, United States.
~1480 ftN
Memorial
Oregon World War II Memorial, Salem
8 min walk • The Oregon World War II Memorial is a war memorial on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol, in the Salem, Oregon, United States. It was dedicated on June 6, 2014.
0.9 miN
Nightlife, Italianate architecture
Boon Brick Store, Salem
23 min walk • The Boon Brick Store is a historic building in Salem, Oregon, United States. It was built as a general store by John D. Boon who became the first Oregon State Treasurer. It also once served as Oregon's first State Treasury. It is now a brewpub owned by the McMenamins chain known as Boon's Treasury.
~1940 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Elsinore Theatre, Salem
10 min walk • The Elsinore Theatre is a 1,290-seat theatre located in Salem, Oregon, United States, that first opened on May 28, 1926.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Shopping centre
Reed Opera House and McCornack Block Addition, Salem
14 min walk • The Reed Opera House and McCornack Block Addition, more commonly known as The Reed Opera House or The Reed, is a historic building in downtown Salem, Oregon, United States. Since its grand opening on September 27, 1870, the Reed Opera House has served as a performing arts center and shopping mall.
~1510 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Salem First United Methodist Church, Salem
8 min walk • Salem First United Methodist Church is a Methodist congregation and historic church in Salem, Oregon, United States. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places under its original name, First Methodist Episcopal Church of Salem, in 1983.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Willamette University?

Nearby attractions include Mark O. Hatfield Library, Salem (1 min walk), Hatfield Fountain, Salem (2 min walk), Martha Springer Botanical Garden, Salem (3 min walk), Willamette University MBA, Salem (4 min walk).

How to get to Willamette University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Willamette University:

Train

Salem Amtrak Station (7 min walk)

Bus

Salem Greyhound Station • Lines: 60X (9 min walk)
E • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)