Southeast Salem 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.
Willamette Heritage Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Willamette Heritage Center during your trip to Salem.
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 Southeast Salem
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Stay on the third floor because people walk over your head really loud. So loud that I had a call downstairs but they didn’t do anything about it. Had to wear earplugs. Staff wasn’t very welcoming that night checking in.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
The room was clean, the shower was hot, the staff was awesome, we have exactly what we need here. It’s our second time being here. We’d stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Residence Inn Marriott Salem
Pleasantly surprised and grateful for a clean and quiet room when requesting at last minute during family emergency. Staff was great.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem
Good parking, bed NOT comfortable, pull out couch NOT comfortable, pillows NOT comfortable. There was a large team of noisy teenagers who were hogging all the breakfast which wasn’t very good. Safe area
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Salem
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.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
