Central Area Travel Guide

Salem

An aerial view of a city with a prominent building in the center, surrounded by smaller buildings and a parking lot.
A steel bridge with a central walkway and railings.
A large, white building with a dome and a statue on top.
A cinema marquee with the text "Cinebarre" and "February Oscars Walking Dead Now Hiring".
A large building with a central dome, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Central Area attractions

A modern bridge with a unique design, a river below, and a park with greenery.

Salem Riverfront Park

8.6/10 (355 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Rp221.161
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

Rp5.210.140
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Willamette Valley vineyard

Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Rp17.966.000
per traveller
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Rp1.778.634
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

Rp3.215.914
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland

Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)

Rp21.559.200
per adult
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
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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 Rp3.040.648 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
Rp3.040.648
per night
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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 Rp1.960.794 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.960.794
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (563 reviews)
"We came for a long weekend to check out Salem and the Pacific Northwest in the fall. We’ve enjoyed other Hilton Tapestry properties in other states so that’s why we picked this one. It was clean, modern, cute and we loved the restaurant and bar and the restaurant staff was our favorite part. Would ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is Rp2.119.567 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.119.567
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,121 reviews)
"Very pretty property. We were fortunate to be there when they had the Candy Cane Lane set up. Absolutely gorgeous! Shout out to the food and staff in the restaurant too!"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se Salem OR
The price is Rp2.250.799 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.250.799
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
The Hotel Salem
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
The price is Rp1.669.738 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp1.669.738
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
The price is Rp1.819.891 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.819.891
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great pool and sauna, easy parking, and breakfast at Dennys!"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
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Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Southeast Salem

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

A pedestrian bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and a large globe sculpture.

West Salem

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

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South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.

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Northgate

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

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Photo by Christian Canterbury
Open Photo by Christian Canterbury

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 Travel Guide