Highland Travel Guide
Salem
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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's Pasture Park
Bush's Pasture Park is just one of the places to see in Salem, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
Catch an event at Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion during your trip to Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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 Highland
The Hotel Salem
All was good. Breakfast was, meh. $50.00 deposit upon check-in was not expected and confusing. Staff was very accommodating. Parking was great. Facility is clean.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Oregon Garden Resort
Clean and cozy room, front desk staff friendly and helpful, staff in the restaurant and lounge top notch, dinner AND continental breakfast great food!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
Wonderful staff, great breakfast, and clean rooms as always
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
yes, it was awesome
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Easy check in, great staff, clean room, and easy parking. 10/10
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Staff was great, clean, washing machine available but time would be until 12.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland
Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and State Capitol State Park.
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.
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.
Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and L. B. Day Amphitheater.
North East Salem
When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to AMF Firebird Lanes and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
