About this city
Also known as: The Garden City of Oregon
Nestled in the picturesque rolling foothills of the Cascade Mountains along the rushing waters of Silver Creek, Silverton is a historic and highly progressive city located in Marion County. Incorporated in 1885, the town originally developed as a wealthy commercial center for timber sawmilling, flour production, and specialized agricultural shipping. Silverton holds an iconic, eternal place in global horticultural history as the birthplace of the Oregon Garden, a massive, world-famous 80-acre botanical masterpiece designed to showcase the diverse eco-regions of the Pacific Northwest. Today, the town functions as an enchanting open-air lifestyle oasis, beautifully pairing its historic red-brick downtown storefronts—adorned with sweeping public murals—with immediate access to the state's largest and most famous network of canyon waterfalls.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Explore the expansive, themed conifer gardens and walk the canopy boardwalks at the world-class Oregon Garden. Hike the world-famous 9-mile Trail of the Ten Falls to walk directly behind soaring cascades at nearby Silver Falls State Park. Browse the colorful public mural rows and indie gift shops downtown.
