Central Area Travel Guide
Salem
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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 University
Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Top hotels in Central Area
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Great stay!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Grand Hotel - Salem
Staff couldn’t be friendlier. Love the warm cookies at check in. Room was large and comfortable and clean. The lobby I’d large and comfortable and invites you to come sit and rest. Love this hotel!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Hotel Salem
The room was very clean, and the staff is very courteous.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
The room was very clean. Breakfast was very good and the breakfast eating area was bright and airy with a large window looking out on a semi-natural area. A nice change from cramped breakfast rooms.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The room was very spacious. Double sinks and vanity space. Very clean and breakfast was included
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
Clean comfortable super quiet!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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 Salem Armory Auditorium.
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.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Regal Santiam and Honeywood Winery are top sights worth seeing.
Highland
While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Area Travel Guide
- Salem Riverfront Park
- Willamette University
- Salem Hospital
- Elsinore Theater
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Willamette Heritage Center
- Salem Convention Center
- Salem First United Methodist Church
- Saturday Market
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- The Hallie Ford Museum of Art
- Capitol City Theater
- Silver Falls State Park
- Woodburn Premium Outlets
- Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
- Enchanted Forest Theme Park
- Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
- Oregon Garden
- Chemeketa Community College
- Mount Angel Abbey
- Bush's Pasture Park
