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Gallon House Bridge
Erected in 1916, Gallon House Bridge got its name from an era in which the town on one side, Silverton, was "dry," but the town across Abiqua Creek, Mt. Angel, was "wet." Thirst-quenching transactions were made on the Mt. Angel side, it is told. It is located just northwest of Silverton. Take Highway 214 north about half a mile to Hobart Road. Turn to the west and after one mile turn right on Gallon House Road and proceed about a half-mile.

Mt. Angel Abbey
The high butte on the north side of Abiqua Creek is said to have once been the site of the Abiqua Indians' religious shrine called Topolamahoh. Today the hilltop is home to the Mt. Angel Abbey, where mass is held during the week at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Sunday, with Vespers held daily at 5:15 p.m. People come from all over the world to attend the seminary, and the library, designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, is open to the public daily 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. There are two museums, both with free admission. Both the Russian museum and the natural museum are open 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 5 p.m. daily.

Cooley's Iris Gardens
1 1/2 miles west of Silverton on Hwy 213, Cooley’s is the world's largest iris grower. Since 1928, the family legacy has grown from a backyard hobby to over 250 acres of irises. Extensive display gardens at Cooley's are open to the public free of charge along with an equipment display and an indoor feature of iris arrangements. The gardens are open daily 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. during peak bloom, usually mid-May - mid-June. Tours and groups are welcome. Call 503-873-5463 for information.

Silverton Country Museum
Jam-packed with artifacts documenting the history of Silverton, the museum is open Thursday and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. at 428 S. Water St . For special tours or more information call 503-581-8337.

Brush Creek Playhouse
A small community theater 1 1/2 miles west of Silverton next door to Cooley's Gardens at 11500 Silverton Road, Brush Creek Playhouse’s productions feature local citizens young and old. For current schedule call 503-873-5905.

Overfield Covered Pedestrian Bridge
Built in 2000 by Silverton businessman Mike Overfield, the footbridge spans Silver Creek from Town Square Park to downtown Silverton. It has wheelchair access from the park side and benches and fishing rod holders at its midpoint. It is located upstream from the Main Street auto bridge.