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A Fair Barn

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A Fair Barn is an exclusive event venue in Salem with a barn, pavilion, patio, banquet room and a pretty-as-it-gets landscape, plus…

3416 Hotze Rd (Salem)

“A Fair Barn is an exclusive event venue in Salem with a barn, pavilion, patio, banquet room and a pretty-as-it-gets landscape, plus accommodations and a honeymoon suite. Locals love it for weddings and big celebrations, and the reviews say the staff are wonderful and the food is amazing.”

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Nu Bowl Lanes

Entertainment

Nu Bowl Lanes in Mount Vernon nails the sweet spot between friendly competition and low-stress fun, with 28 lanes, Glow Bowl weekends,…

1315 N 17th St (Mt Vernon)

“Nu Bowl Lanes in Mount Vernon nails the sweet spot between friendly competition and low-stress fun, with 28 lanes, Glow Bowl weekends, leagues, and parties plus Pindexter’s Pizza and The Back Office Bar & Grill. Bring friends, kids, or coworkers... nobody’s mad at a pizza-frame combo.”

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R&J Tactical Lazer Tag

Entertainment

When your crew wants competition without bruises or paint splatter, R&J Tactical Lazer Tag brings outdoor battles with sensors, real-time…

62898 12701 N Hall Ln (Woodlawn)

“When your crew wants competition without bruises or paint splatter, R&J Tactical Lazer Tag brings outdoor battles with sensors, real-time scoring, and plenty of fresh air. Mix it up at spots like Woodlawn Haunted Woods or Zombie Outbreak and turn a regular weekend into legend.”

From the Centralia newsletter, October 10, 2026

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