Wednesday, September 16, 2009

This Saturday: Walking Tour of Salem (starts @ Tea Party Bookshop 10 a.m.)


Nice. A guided tour of Salem and a stop at the Salem Saturday Market for lunch and to pick up groceries . . . a good day! Tea Party Bookshop owner Joanne Kohler writes:
One morning, Tyler Burgess walked into the store with her book, Oregon Townscape Walks, and I was instantly charmed. Hand written and illustrated, the book guides you through 22 different townships in the Willamette Valley, pointing out historical facts and walking you past cute houses and other points of interest. What better way to get to know Tyler and her book than by going on one of the walks? Plus, you get a different perspective on our fair city.

The walk is free - meet at the store at 10am on Saturday the 19th, and be sure to pick up a copy of Oregon Townscapes Walks to keep going on your own!

6 comments:

Stephanie Matlock Allen said...

For some fabulous self-guided & virtual walking tours of Salem, check out http://salem-heritage-network.blogspot.com/ Scroll down & you'll find the walking tours on the right. They're a great resource put together by Virginia Green & Tom Green.

Emily said...

Wish I could go... I had seen that book at the Book Bin -- it has a nice, hand-drawn, DIY charm to it. I kind of wish it were Tyler Durden giving the tour, though.

Walker said...

Who is Tyler Durden?

Emily said...

Brad Pitt's character in Fight Club.

Lise M said...

I went and got the book today. thought it would be cool to review it if nothing else. So far it looks pretty cute. I think her map in Eugene is a little off though (confusing Skinner & Spencer Butte) Maybe Virginia and Tom should make a little book and sell it in a couple of local book stores. I'd get it! Or, I guess I could just print off my own from the web....too lazy.

Walker said...

"It's a butte."

"Right purty, too."

(Firesign Theatre)