Central Area

Salem

Salem which includes a garden
Photo provided by Frank Barnett/Travel Salem
Photo provided by Frank Barnett/Travel Salem
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Popular places to visit

Elsinore Theater

Elsinore Theater

Enjoy a performance at Elsinore Theater, a storied theater in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Elsinore Theater
Oregon State Capitol showing outdoor art

Oregon State Capitol

Watch legislative sessions, learn about key moments in Oregon’s history and admire the art deco architecture of one of the most recognizable buildings in the state.

Oregon State Capitol
Willamette Valley Vineyards

Willamette Valley Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Willamette Valley Vineyards during your travels to Turner. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Willamette Valley Vineyards
Orchard Heights Winery

Orchard Heights Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Orchard Heights Winery during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Orchard Heights Winery
Bush House Museum showing flowers and a house

Bush House Museum

Step back in time at this original late-19th-century farmstead and art gallery to discover Oregon’s pioneering history and the legacy of one of its founding families.

Bush House Museum

Salem Riverfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Salem Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Salem Riverfront Park

Things to do

Salem Scavenger Hunt: Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

P718
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
West Hills Tasting Room, West Salem, OR.

Wine, Stables and Classic Cars Willamette Valley Tour Experience

P8,751
per adult
Wine, Stables and Classic Cars Willamette Valley Tour Experience
Willamette Valley vineyard

Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour

P46,671
per traveler
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Early mornings are beautiful.

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

P13,360
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

P5,192
per adult
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland

Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)

P58,339
per adult
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
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Top hotels in Central Area

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
195 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR
The price is P10,426 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P10,426
P11,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (247 reviews)
"Super sharp hotel, with a modern look, a nice, clean, well equipped gym, and a terrific restaurant on the main floor. Shout out to the entire staff of the hotel, especially Jessica! We’ll definitely stay here again the next time we’re in Salem."

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The Grand Hotel - Salem
The Grand Hotel - Salem
3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR
The price is P12,167 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
P12,167
P13,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Appreciated the cleanliness, amenities and dog friendliness."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

The Grand Hotel - Salem
Oregon Garden Resort
Oregon Garden Resort
3 out of 5
895 W Main St, Silverton, OR
The price is P5,838 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
P5,838
P6,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (987 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025

Oregon Garden Resort
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE, Salem, OR
The price is P7,858 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
P7,858
P8,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very pleasantly surprised and how nice this hotel is. Comfortable beds and nice rooms. The vouchers for a nice breakfast at Denny’s next door was a good touch. Although we were staying at bnb’s, we both agreed this hotel stay was nicer than some and much better priced. Enrolled in their rewards program ..."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The Hotel Salem
The Hotel Salem
3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR
The price is P7,801 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
P7,801
P8,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent hotel; great breakfast
"This is the nicest hotel we have stayed at for a long time. The staff at the front desk were very friendly and welcoming. The room was very nice, and the bed was comfortable. The hot breakfast was very good and included fresh scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, and the other standard ..."

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

The Hotel Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
2.5 out of 5
890 Hawthorne Avenue SE, Salem, OR
The price is P5,888 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P5,888
P6,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (465 reviews)
Excellent use of space!
"One of the best places out of so many we've stayed at over the years! So clean and comfortable, full size fridge, mini kitchen stocked perfectly. Amazing wifi, cable and tv, and really awesome warm and cold breakfast choices....the REAL rock stars were the staff though, SO FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL! See ..."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Area

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Grant

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant and surrounding area, you can visit Salem Armory Auditorium and Oregon State Capitol.

Grant
Random old house that looked like it had history and was very classic

Northeast Neighbors

If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Neighbors
Bush House Museum featuring a garden

South Central

While visiting South Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bush's Pasture Park and Bush House Museum.

South Central
Creepy, "Silent Hill" type factory town in center Oregon. Or maybe I just play too many video games.

Southeast Salem

While Southeast Salem isn't home to many top sights, Honeywood Winery and Bush's Pasture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southeast Salem
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Highland

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland and surrounding area, you can visit Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater.

Highland
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North East Salem

Though North East Salem might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

North East Salem

Central Area