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

The Hotel Salem
"This is an older property which is commensurate with the price. When we first entered our room there was water dripping from the hole in the ceiling where the fire sprinkler protruded. Hopefully the water was leaking from that system and not the upper bathroom or sewer. We elected to move to another ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"We stay here once a year and never have been disappointed. Staff is always friendly and you get a yummy cookie at check in. Rooms are nice and clean. Bed is comfortable."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
"great property"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Upon checking into my room there was still stuff left over from the last person, which I promptly turned into the front desk. The breakfast leaves a lot of taste to the imagination. The orange juice is the right color but very flat in taste, the sausage wasn’t cooked all the way. The eggs were ok ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
"Gabby was great when checking in. Took about 2 minutes. She had answers for all my questions."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

The Independence
"good"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Where to stay in South Gateway

South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Historic Deepwood Estate and Soap box derby 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, Honeywood Winery and Willamette Heritage Center 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.

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










