Southeast Salem Travel Guide
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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.
Willamette Heritage Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Willamette Heritage Center during your trip to Salem.
Things to do
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Top hotels in Southeast Salem
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Great staff, comfortable beds
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Lobby set-up, breakfast, and overall amenities inclyding water, fruits, and cookies in the lobby.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Spotless and I ENJOYED THE STAFF. the only problem was the toilet started leaking so a maintenance man came and changed the wax ring.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR
Staff was pleasant and helpful.,
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem
Room was clean and so comfortable. We liked it so much we stayed an extra night. Excellent customer service, Violet was the best.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Salem
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 Elsinore Theater.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium 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.
North East Salem
When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to Regal Willamette Town Center and Oregon State Fair Skychairs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
