South Gateway Travel Guide
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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.
Creekside Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Creekside Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the 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 South Gateway
Oregon Garden Resort
Nice atmosphere for breakfast in the restaurant with a view of the gardens.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Breakfast was great pool was fun rooms were clean. They did have medal bed frames not normal beds so the mattress moved a little for a short stay not bad but if I were to stay longer it’d probably get annoying
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
The Independence
If I could give more stars, I would! This is a fantastic hotel near the riverwalk. Very clean, great breakfast included. Bar and restaurant were great. It was a nice treat to not have to drive any where once we were settled. Great outdoor area. Rooms were up to date. Hotel staff was polite, knowledgeable, ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Hotel Salem
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR
Parking was great! Staff were great. Property honestly needs some updates and cleaning.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Joryville County Park and Minto-Brown Island Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Bush Barn Art Center are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Wunderland and Willamette Heritage Center 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.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
