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
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
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Great stay!
Reviewed on 10 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
The Independence
Clean, up to date
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
Clean comfortable super quiet!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Central
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Regal Santiam and Honeywood Winery 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
- Bush Barn Art Center
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- Silver Falls State Park
- Woodburn Premium Outlets
- Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
- Salem Riverfront Park
- Willamette University
- Enchanted Forest Theme Park
- Salem Hospital
- Oregon Garden
- Elsinore Theater
- Linn County Expo Center
- Chemeketa Community College
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Mount Angel Abbey
- Eola Hills Wine Cellars
- Coelho Winery
- North Santiam River
- Willamette Heritage Center
