There’s something magical about Oregon. From our picture-perfect waterfalls and lush, old-growth forests, to whimsical gardens and castles, there are so many places in The Beaver State that seem to have been plucked straight from the pages of a story book. But there’s one place that tops them all; it’s an attraction that quite literally drops visitors in the middle of a real-life fairy tale menagerie! This is the magic of the Enchanted Forest, a must-visit destination in Salem, Oregon that’s nothing short of fantastic.

Everyone knows Oregon's forests are enchanted, but did you know there was a literal Enchanted Forest in Oregon? It's true!
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This Salem gem opened in 1971 and is a whimsical family destination that's beloved by generations of Oregonians. The park features classic attractions like a log flume, bumper cars, and roller coasters, all befitting of the fairy tale theme.
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And true to its name, the park winds through a real-life enchanted forest, complete with tree canopies and verdant greenery.
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All throughout the forest, uncanny, larger-than-life sculptures depict the scenes from many a fairy tale.
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The Enchanted Forest's attractions are inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Mother Goose, and Grimm Brothers tales, and the park really does have a charmed, fairy tale quality.
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And there are some creatures here that are wholly unique to this enchanted forest, too. This is one wicked witch!
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Like the world of Alice in Wonderland, there's something a bit topsy-turvy about the Enchanted Forest, where everything is out of proportion and helter skelter.
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But it's this hazy, fantastical filter that makes the park all the more fun to explore.
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It's a mad, mad world at the Enchanted Forest in Oregon... but we're not mad about it. We can all use a bit of fantasy in our lives, we say.
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Have you visited the Enchanted Forest in Oregon before? This only-in-Oregon attraction is easily the most delightful — and enchanting — day trip in the state!

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Enchanted Forest, 8462 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, OR 97392, USA