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.
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 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.
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
Oregon Garden Resort
We loved our stay here! It was in a beautiful location with a very clean room, comfy beds, and an excellent breakfast. We enjoyed our morning walk around the gardens and loved the location for our visit to Silver Falls State Park. We will definitely stay here again when in the area.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
The breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Independence
The decor is stunning. I loved the color choices and art. The location is wonderful. It is in a small town on the river. You have to be kidding me! The rooms were nicely furnished and very clean. The staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Hotel Salem
Whenever we are staying in Salem this is the place to stay!! Always friendly and eager to meet your needs!!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
The room was outdated, there was a hole in the sofa chair, the curtains were stained, and the shower insert was poorly installed. We could tell when the upstairs toilet was used, the flushed water echoed in our room. The night staff could have been friendlier. The breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR
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, Wunderland and Willamette Heritage Center 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 Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.
