The Willamette Valley: An Under-the-Radar Tour | Condé Nast Traveler
"The Independence Hotel makes for a great modern-day settlement, right on the banks of the Willamette River. Opened in fall 2019, the terracotta and sand-colored structure and the newly refurbished Riverwalk path alongside it signal boom times in the town, due to its commutable convenience to the state capital of Salem and a reputation as a hotspot for agricultural tech. Some of the 75 rooms feature terraces with river views. The hotel’s roof deck, however, offers an even more expansive view, along with a firepit."
