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Willamette University

900 State St, Salem, OR 97301
503-370-6300
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Ranked #8 of 33 attractions in Salem
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: The oldest Liberal Arts college west of the Rockies.
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Palo Alto, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Liked the small size and ease of navigating campus. Administrative staff and college student helpers all very friendly and professional and extremely helpful. Proximity to downtown excellent as well as proximity to major highway access. More

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Manteca, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

I came up with my son for the Campus Orientation Day, Friday, April 6, 2012. After working a full day Thursday, April 5, 2012, we drove all night, about 11 hours, and arrived just before 7:00 A.M. Willamette staff were great! We received a free breaksfast from Bon Appetit staff: kudos to Susan. The campus is beautiful, and well kept.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

We go every year to the "Christmas at Hudson Hall" concert. It is the highest caliber music sung perfectly. Also, I go to Zena Farm's garden workshop series sponsored by WU. More

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

In addition to a well-regarded academic reputation, this historic university has one of the prettier campuses on the West Coast More

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Philomath, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

The oldest in the west is still a charmer. The food court is surprisingly good as well. More

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