South Central Travel Guide
Salem
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Popular places to visit
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
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Central
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
Pleasant
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Oregon Garden Resort
A wonderful property. Was rather disappointed that the garden gift store closed right as we were able to check into the hotel. That didn’t make sense v
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
We only received two vouchers although we had four guests. The breakfast vouchers for the Denny’s next door— well they only compensated 4$ per voucher instead of the stated $10 off. So I ended up spending more than I’d have preferred with the “free breakfast.”
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
Staff was friendly. Room was really clean. My family enjoys our stays here.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Best Western Woodburn
Terrible place. I was warned of the no TV but still annoying. Loud and the most uncomfortable bed. Pillows the size of small cushions. when I asked for a regular pillow I was told that corporate only let them use these. 100% won't stay in a best western again.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Entrance was quite grand and breakfast was great. No hot water for a shower- shared with team
Reviewed on 17 Mar 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 Willamette Heritage Center.
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.
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.
