If you want to escape to a land of make believe, there is no better place to do it than at this park near Salem. The Enchanted Forest is a park all its own, complete with all the fixings of a classic fairy tale, and is a great adventure for both the young and young at heart.
Downtown in the Enchanted Forest looks like you walked right into a fairy tale village.
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All your favorite characters from fairy tales are present at the park’s Storybook Lane, including Alice in Wonderland…
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The Mad Hatter…
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Humpty Dumpty…
And Little Red Riding Hood.
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This classic theme park, created by local Roger Tofte, first opened in 1971. The park was created entirely by Tofte, using money he earned working for the state highway department and has since continued under his leadership, with three generations of the Tofte family now involved in the park’s daily operations and development.
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While most of the original features remain intact, the park has seen continued development over the years as its popularity has grown.
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A comedy theater is a fun addition where outrageously funny plays about fairy tales are performed.
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In 1996, a giant log water ride was added to the park, ensuring that your day in fairy tale land can come to a splash and cool you right down during the hot summers.
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Whether you stroll through Storybook Lane, visit the Tofteville Western Village, or enjoy the Old European Village, there is something for every fairy tale lover here.
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The light and water show caps off a great day in this enchanted park just a short drive away from Portland. Be sure not to miss it!
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The Enchanted Forest is located at 8462 Enchanted Way SE in Turner, OR. For more information, check out their website.
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