Central Area Travel Guide
Salem





Visit Central Area
Stay near popular Central Area attractions
Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park
Top hotels in Central Area

The Grand Hotel - Salem
"Great hotel, I will consider staying again"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
"Parking"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
"Beautiful property to walk about. Clean rooms. Excellent service. Will plan to come back."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
"Newer hotel with large well equipped rooms. A few things to improve: napkins and toilet paper are of the cheapest quality and need to be softer; bed linens are very poor quality, acrylic and worn out. Continental breakfast room is very small and wasn’t fitting all the guests when hotel was full during ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Accommodations were fine, it was clean and well-maintained. My gripe is that my reservation was not honored for a change of date, and I was charged twice."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
Where to stay in Central Area

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

West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Elsinore Theater, 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.

North East Salem
When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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









