Highland Travel Guide
Salem
Popular places to visit

Salem Riverfront Park
After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

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.

Bush's Pasture Park
Bush's Pasture Park is just one of the places to see in Salem, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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.
Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
Catch an event at Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion during your trip to Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Top hotels in Highland

Oregon Garden Resort
This was our second stay. The service is impeccable and the grounds are beautiful. We love everything and will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
Staff was friendly to our entire baseball team ! Breakfast was hot . Highly recommend
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Best Western Woodburn
Clean room. Refrigerator was not turned up and cold. Multiple rooms that way. Inconvenient due to my medication needed to be refrigerated. Also our food. Smelled marijuana on our arrival and again in the morning in our room. Good breakfast. Also did not get the room we booked through Expedia, no ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Salem
Pretty good. Would go back.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
This is a nice property. We had a large room with plenty of space. The person who checked us in did a great job of explaining all of the amenities and the cookies are a nice touch. This hotel gives you a lot of value and extras that you have to pay for other places. They partner with Denny's for ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

The Independence
Clean great location. Have stayed here often. Over priced though..
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland

Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and Oregon State Capitol.

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

Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

Court-Chemeketa Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in Court-Chemeketa Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oregon State Capitol and Willamette Heritage Center.

Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

North East Salem
When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to Regal Willamette Town Center and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
