Central Area Travel Guide

Salem

Salem showing a park
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Popular places to visit

Elsinore Theater

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.

Elsinore Theater
Oregon State Capitol which includes outdoor art

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.

Oregon State Capitol
Willamette Valley Vineyards

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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards
Orchard Heights Winery

Orchard Heights Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Orchard Heights Winery during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Orchard Heights Winery

Salem Riverfront Park

After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Salem Riverfront Park

Willamette University

Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Willamette University

Things to do

Salem Scavenger Hunt: Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Rp203.275
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

Rp4.788.770
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Willamette Valley vineyard

Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Rp13.210.400
per traveller
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Rp3.781.477
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Rp1.469.657
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
A great day on a Willamette Valley Boutique Wine Tour.

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

Rp4.128.250
per adult
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
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Top hotels in Central Area

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR
The price is Rp2.912.688 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.912.688
Rp3.288.571 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Will stay here again!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Grand Hotel - Salem
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
195 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR
The price is Rp2.369.904 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp2.369.904
Rp2.666.142 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
"We had a great time, room was clean and they have a restaurant in the hotel with very good food. Shoping all around. Would recommend. Parking is available close to hotel."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,029 reviews)
"Hotel Salem is very easy to get to from I-5. The property and surrounding area are nice. Many eateries close by as well as stores to get supplies. They are pet friendly and while we had a tiny 11 week old puppy in a crate, the room was very clean and one would not notice it was a pet friendly room. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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The Hotel Salem
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (906 reviews)
Very dog friendly
"Beautiful location. Jr suite on the corner was Huge!! Bed was extremely comfortable. If wasn’t almost 100 degrees all week, we would have gone bike riding or walking in the park. My only downside was the breakfast. If it would have had eggs, hash towns, and bacon it would have been perfect. Our dogs ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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The Independence
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

3 out of 5
890 Hawthorne Avenue SE, Salem, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.060.849 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.060.849
Rp2.318.455 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (682 reviews)
"Staff was great only problem was some hair in the pool that they cleaned right away was such a great experience"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St, Silverton, OR
The price is Rp2.212.660 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.212.660
Rp2.444.989 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful, relaxing business vacation."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Oregon Garden Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Area

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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.

Court-Chemeketa Historic District
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Grant

Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.

Grant
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Northeast Neighbors

If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Neighbors
Bush House Museum showing a garden

South Central

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

South Central
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Southeast Salem

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

Southeast Salem
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Highland

While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highland

Central Area Travel Guide