Southeast Salem Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Elsinore Theater
Get tickets for a show at Elsinore Theater, a popular theatre in Salem. While you're here, 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 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.
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
Self-Guided 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Liked the assortment of snacks Staff was nice , breakfast was good enough Rooms were clean , but lighting could be upgraded / that’s rooms were dark even with lights on
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Property and accommodations were great but needed to eat at Denny's for food or drive elsewhere
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
Bed was super comfortable and it was quiet. Everything was super clean. I wanted to use the hot tub, but there were too many children having a great time (good for them - I was just not feeling it), so I can't speak for the pool area.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Old and low quality but clean. Courteous staff. Soap and shampoo were missing - had to go retrieve them from the front desk.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR
The only issue was one of their elevators was down, otherwise super.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem
Convenient and safe location. Easy parking. Room was clean and had great amenities. Every staff member we came in contact with was pleasant. Great place to stop
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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 Soap box derby 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 Regal Willamette Town Center and AMF Firebird Lanes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.
