Central Area Travel Guide
Salem
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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.
Oregon State Capitol
After visiting Oregon State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its 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.
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 University
Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Salem Hospital
If Salem Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Salem.
Top hotels in Central Area
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Rooms are small, but they are transparent about it.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel - Salem
Clean and spacious room, very friendly and helpful staff, central/convenient location and substantial breakfast that was far better than the usual free hotel breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
Clerk at front desk was outstanding and very welcoming
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Oregon Garden Resort
The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming! We were at the Oregon Garden to celebrate our anniversary and it was perfectly peaceful, romantic, beautiful, and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and I can't think of a thing to complain about!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The stay was great and the staff was absolutely amazing! The breakfast was great as well but the coupons need to be fixed as they only gave an $8 discount and not a $10 discount
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Best Western Woodburn
Just right for a quick overnight stay. The complimentary breakfast was a nice perk.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Area
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.
Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and State Capitol State Park.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.
Highland
While Highland isn't home to many top sights, L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland are top sights worth seeing.
