South Central Travel Guide

Salem

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.
A gazebo with a red roof and white columns surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Pink roses in a garden.
A large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and purple flowering trees.
An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls, displaying various paintings.

Stay near popular South Central attractions

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.

Bush's Pasture Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Rp1.768.140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Rp222.380
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

Rp5.238.850
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Willamette Valley vineyard

Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Rp18.065.000
per traveller
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland

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

Rp18.065.000
per adult
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Rp23.339.980
per traveller
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour
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Top hotels in South Central

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 Rp2.279.320 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp2.279.320
Rp2.577.226 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,007 reviews)
"People were nice. However, room was noisy- people out late at night, sound of water running above was super loud and the room was stinky."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is Rp2.608.665 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.608.665
Rp2.882.579 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Oregon Garden Resort
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane Independence OR
The price is Rp3.297.051 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.297.051
Rp3.643.241 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, cute historic town. We had a beautiful suite overlooking the river. Probably one of the cleanest hotels I’ve been at in a while. On your way to the coast it’s a great 1/2 way stop."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

The Independence
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is Rp2.175.297 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.175.297
Rp2.447.209 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Comfort Suites 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 Rp2.008.465 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.008.465
Rp2.259.523 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

2.5 out of 5
1600 Motor Ct Ne Salem OR
The price is Rp1.529.745 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp1.529.745
Rp1.720.963 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The motel was fine for a quick one night stay. I had a bed to sleep in and showered and got on the road early. Nothing fancy it nothing bad to report"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

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

Find the best South Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white monument with a statue on top, surrounded by trees and modern sculptures.

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

A large building with a statue on top, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Southeast Salem

If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Willamette Heritage Center 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 Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A waterfall surrounded by dense forest and a wooden fence.

Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Salem Armory Auditorium.

A red brick building with a sign that reads "The Ivanhoe Apartments Office."
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.

South Central Travel Guide