South Central Travel Guide
Salem
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Popular places to visit
Bush House Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Bush House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
Bush Barn Art Center
You can browse the exhibits at Bush Barn Art Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
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
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Central
The Hotel Salem
Driving from Seattle to SAn Francisco with a dog. I was there for 1 night. Property has a good dog area and my dog loved it.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Great service. Clean rooms and great hospitality.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 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
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Clean room. Staff was courteous and professional. Bartender was excellent(day time).
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
Blah blah blah
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Best Western Woodburn
Convenient to freeway, quiet, friendly service, and everything in the room was great. The only downside was that the breakfast was lackluster--overcooked sausage, for example.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Central
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland 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.
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.
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Central Travel Guide
- Bush's Pasture Park
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- Bush Barn Art Center
- Silver Falls State Park
- Woodburn Premium Outlets
- Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
- Willamette University
- Enchanted Forest Theme Park
- Salem Riverfront Park
- Salem Hospital
- Elsinore Theater
- Oregon Garden
- Linn County Expo Center
- Chemeketa Community College
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Mount Angel Abbey
- Eola Hills Wine Cellars
- Salem Convention Center
- The Gordon House
- North Santiam River
- Marion Lake
