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Salem’s best local businesses

The 37 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

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37 businesses listed0 added this month4 categories

● Updated Oct 2

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  • Centralia Area Historical Museum

    Arts & Culture

    Centralia Area Historical Museum packs three floors of artifacts, photographs, and stories that trace how the railroad and local characters…

    240 S Locust St (Centralia) · cahmuseum.org ↗

  • CrossFit Centralia

    Health & Wellness

    Whether you are chasing stronger lifts, faster lungs, or just want workouts that are never boring, CrossFit Centralia focuses on broad,…

    1138 W McCord St (Centralia) · crossfitcentralia.com ↗

  • Goodwill Store and Donation Center

    Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

    Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

    1305 W Broadway (Centralia) · mersgoodwill.org ↗

  • Home Source Warehouse

    Home & Garden

    Home Source Warehouse keeps it simple with a streamlined, no-pressure showroom stocked with name-brand mattresses, recliners, sectionals…

    17266 IL-37 (Mt Vernon) · homesourcewarehouse.net ↗

  • Rent One

    Home & Garden

    Rent One keeps upgrades easy with no credit checks, free delivery and setup, and flexible weekly or monthly plans for the same total. From…

    126 N Poplar St (Centralia) · shoprentone.com ↗

  • Schnucks Centralia

    Bakeries & Sweets

    When you need birthday magic or just a Tuesday pick-me-up, Schnucks Centralia bakes up fresh breads, pastries, cookies and customizable…

    1129 W Broadway (Centralia) · locations.schnucks.com ↗

  • Wintea Express

    Cafes

    Craving something fun and fast, Centralia? Wintea Express mixes bubble tea, fruit tea, and coffee with Korean corndogs, banh mi, pho, and…

    745 W Broadway (Centralia) · winteaexpress.com ↗

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