Visit South Gateway
Popular places to visit
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.
Elsinore Theater
Get tickets for a show at Elsinore Theater, a popular theatre in Salem. While you're here, 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 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.
Creekside Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Creekside Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
Self-Guided 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
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
Great consistent place. Always clean and quiet. I stay a couple times of year while visiting family Friendly staff and I always feel safe.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Clean room, comfortable bed and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
From the ease of valet parking to the decorated lobby and the well appointed room, we appreciated this hotel and enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Full service hotel. Wonderful location for views & beach access. Still convenient ti town, shopping and operating lighthouse. Everything spic & span. Staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The Hotel Salem
Yes. Comfortable. Very pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Joryville County Park and Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby 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.
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.
