14 days in Salem & Youngstown Itinerary

Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salem: Newport (The Hot Shop, Oregon Coast Aquarium, &more), Albany (Albany Antique Mall & The Albany Historic Carousel and Museum) and Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (in McMinnville). There's much more to do: make a trip to Salem's Riverfront Carousel, do a tasting at Bryn Mawr Vineyards, contemplate the long history of Deepwood Museum & Gardens, and get a sense of history and politics at Oregon State Capitol.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Salem trip app.

Portland to Salem is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In December in Salem, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 35°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Youngstown.

Youngstown is a city in and the county seat of Mahoning County in the U.S. state of Ohio, with small portions extending into Trumbull County. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Youngstown: Pittsburgh (Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Cathedral of Learning, &more), Erie (Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort & Presque Isle State Park) and Greenhouse Winery (in Irwin). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at The Butler Institute of American Art, admire the natural beauty at Fellows Riverside Gardens, explore the engaging exhibits at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology, and browse for treasures at Mr. Darby's Antique & Collectible Emporium.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Youngstown road trip website.

Explore your travel options from Salem to Youngstown with the Route module. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Salem in December: high temperatures in Youngstown hover around 40°F and lows are around 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.