South Gateway Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Creekside Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Creekside Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
Catch an event at Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion during your trip to Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in South Gateway
Oregon Garden Resort
Beautiful atmosphere. Wonderful rooms. Attentive staff.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Hotel Salem
Room was nice, good wifi, super comfy bed and pillows. The complimentary breakfast was great, the indoor pool was amazing, nice big TV in the room. Will definitely be coming again
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
Seems like the “welcome cookie” is of different quality when you stay in a budget room. Also, guest services are different too in that they don’t send you a text to see how your check in went. Just find this funny, not a make or break for me but I’ve stayed there twice in two weeks and same front ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
We arrived at midnight and we left at 6AM sowe were not able to see much or the hotel. Your third shift guy at the front desk was very welcoming and charming. He was also there in th morning and was once again pleasant and gelpful.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Clean facility with and accommodating and friendly staff. The hotel was packed but the staff made sure quiet hours were respected which allowed us to get a good nights sleep prior to a busy tournament.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The outside street noise was unbearable and got no sleep at all. There were cars racing, peeling out, loud motors - could hear everything until 3am. The hotel is beautiful but the noise outside was out of control - it’s a downtown hotel there should be better soundproofing.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Historic Deepwood Estate and Oregon State Capitol.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Joryville County Park and Minto-Brown Island Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Historic Deepwood Estate and Bush House Museum 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 Historic Deepwood Estate.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
