Step Into A Real-Life Fairy Tale At The Enchanted Forest In Oregon

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!

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.

And true to its name, the park winds through a real-life enchanted forest, complete with tree canopies and verdant greenery.

All throughout the forest, uncanny, larger-than-life sculptures depict the scenes from many a fairy tale.

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.

And there are some creatures here that are wholly unique to this enchanted forest, too. This is one wicked witch!

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.

But it's this hazy, fantastical filter that makes the park all the more fun to explore.

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.

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

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