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
Typical continental breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Hot tub was always too full of people. Sauna was too small and full of people too. I had to use the sauna in the morning when it was empty.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
This is a nice property. We had a large room with plenty of space. The person who checked us in did a great job of explaining all of the amenities and the cookies are a nice touch. This hotel gives you a lot of value and extras that you have to pay for other places. They partner with Denny's for ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Hotel Salem
Clean room. Nice beds. Nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Independence
Very nice property always enjoy staying here.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
Everything was great. The only thing I would say is. The bed was a bit firm for my liking.
Reviewed on 3 May 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 Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush House Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum 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.
