Morningside Travel Guide
Salem


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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 Morningside

The Hotel Salem
Enjoyed breakfast buffet. Disappointed there was no hot tub as in the pictures of the property it showed there was one. Also the pool closed at 9pm and in my experience that is very early and we never used it due to not being back from our adventures in time.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
Nice place with good amenities and friendly staff. Great location. For an overnight getaway from Portland, it's a real bargain.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

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

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

The Independence
Room was clean got in at about 5am someone was there to check us in and when did the late check out was very smooth and easy would definitely book again. the wrap around balcony was def a steal ! very beautiful and relaxing w the birds chirping
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR
Lots of parking, rooms are clean and staff are nice and helpful. Some mornings there is coffee in the office
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside

South Gateway
Though South Gateway may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Enchanted Forest Theme Park and Willamette Valley Vineyards.

South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Bush Barn Art Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Wunderland and Willamette Heritage Center are top sights worth seeing.

Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Joryville County Park and Minto-Brown Island Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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