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

Oregon Garden Resort
"X"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"If you like to be taken care of with the best then this is the hotel for you all the way to the coffee machine 24/7 front desk what else can you ask for hand did I mention they have 2saunas with thierpool and hot tub."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Breakfast was the highlight of this one night stay. A lot to choose from and continually restocked. The coffee was not good in the lobby or the room. Our TV never did work as someone had unplugged the HDMI cable and we were unable to reach behind the TV mount to replug it. No problem with people ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
"dd"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
"The bed was the hardest bed ever, the ac barely worked, the room smelled of mold. It was extremely noisy from 5 am on. The worst hotel I've stayed at. The staff had great customer service."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

The Independence
"Good"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Where to stay in South Gateway

South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Historic Deepwood Estate 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.

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

West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village and Salem Riverfront Carousel, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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










