Visit South Gateway
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.
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 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.
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.
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 South Gateway
The Hotel Salem
Easy check in and friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
We were just pleasantly surprised by this best western! They had delicious cookies for all four of us when we arrived! The Dennys breakfast was fun for the kiddos. Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
Excellent service, as always. Very convenient location.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Great place
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Studio 6 Suites Albany, OR
clean
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Great stay!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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 Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush House Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate 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.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
South Gateway Travel Guide
- Silver Falls State Park
- Willamette University
- Salem Riverfront Park
- Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
- Salem Hospital
- Enchanted Forest Theme Park
- Elsinore Theater
- Oregon Garden
- Linn County Expo Center
- Chemeketa Community College
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Bush's Pasture Park
- Mount Angel Abbey
- Historic Carousel & Museum
- Salem Convention Center
- Eola Hills Wine Cellars
- Willamette Heritage Center
- Minto-Brown Island Park
- North Santiam River
- Coelho Winery
