South Central Travel Guide
Salem
Visit South Central
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
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Great staff, comfortable beds
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Hotel Salem
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Lobby set-up, breakfast, and overall amenities inclyding water, fruits, and cookies in the lobby.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Spotless and I ENJOYED THE STAFF. the only problem was the toilet started leaking so a maintenance man came and changed the wax ring.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
It’s always a pleasure staying at the Holman. The location is great and gives you the ability to walk not only to the beautiful waterfront or simple eat your way though downtown Salem.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
Awesome trip
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Central
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland 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 Elsinore Theater.
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 Salem Armory Auditorium and Oregon State Capitol.
