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.

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.
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

Comfort Suites Salem
My wife and I stayed in room 116 or 118... It was a room that had a full kitchen in it. It had no utensils to eat or cook with. It did have plates and coffee cups.. that's it besides a pan and a pot
Reviewed on 5 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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Used the gym. Good enough for a hotel. Pool was fun for the kid. Breakfast was alright. Only complaint was slow shower drain.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Everything good
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Salem
Although the room was clean, we paid for a suite for a group of four and the room was small, did not have enough towels, the pillows were flat, the fold up bed had little to no cushion and you could feel every wire and metal bar through the cushion. Also the thermostat kept dropping to near 50 ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem
Excellent in every way.
Reviewed on 4 May 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 Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum 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.

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.
