South Gateway Travel Guide
Salem

Visit South Gateway
Stay near popular South Gateway attractions
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 South Gateway

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"Misty at check in was extremely helpful and pleasant. The property is very well maintained and everything was clean. Would definitely recommend this property."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

The Independence
"Big high ceiling room is nice"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
"Great resort! Comfortable beds, air conditioner, clean spacious rooms, nice complementary breakfast and great shower pressure. Only suggestions would be provide map of where pool is, offer room service and keep garden access open later in summer."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
"Great place, no issues ."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR
"the toilet needs the guts replaced. it runs and runs. otherwise the room was pretty good."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
"I've stayed here multiple times while visiting my son in Eugene. Yes, it's a 40 minute drive from Albany to Eugene, but depending on the weekend, you will pay half as much staying in Albany and will also be closer to PDX on your return home (if you're visiting from out of town like me.) Don't expect ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Gateway

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

Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland 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.

West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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









