Central Area Travel Guide

Salem

Salem showing a park
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Popular places to visit

Elsinore Theater

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.

Elsinore Theater
Oregon State Capitol which includes outdoor art

Oregon State Capitol

Watch legislative sessions, learn about key moments in Oregon’s history and admire the art deco architecture of one of the most recognizable buildings in the state.

Oregon State Capitol
Willamette Valley Vineyards

Willamette Valley Vineyards

4/5(1 review)

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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards
Orchard Heights Winery

Orchard Heights Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Orchard Heights Winery during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Orchard Heights Winery

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.

Salem Riverfront Park

Willamette University

Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Willamette University

Things to do

Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

฿9,499
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Salem Scavenger Hunt: Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

฿403
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

฿14,739
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

฿2,915
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
A great day on a Willamette Valley Boutique Wine Tour.

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

฿8,189
per adult
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

฿7,370
per adult
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
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Top hotels in Central Area

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR
The price is ฿5,820 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿5,820
฿6,571 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Will stay here again!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Grand Hotel - Salem
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
195 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR
The price is ฿4,619 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,619
฿5,197 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
"Really nice Hotel, downtown urban feel, staff was super nice and helpful. Authentic Italian restaurant on the property was an added bonus, dinner was great. Thank You."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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The Hotel Salem
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (902 reviews)
"CLEAN"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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The Independence
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

3 out of 5
890 Hawthorne Avenue SE, Salem, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,118 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,118
฿4,632 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (678 reviews)
"Really comfortable beds and excellent 24hr staff. Decent and safe hotel for a great price. A few minutes from anything touristy if your on a vacation but everything else close. Excellent free breakfast in the mornings."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St, Silverton, OR
The price is ฿4,427 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿4,427
฿4,892 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Enjoyed the beautiful gardens here so much, just lovely to walk thru. Great included full breakfast. The rooms are nice with comfortable bed. The area was quiet although the ac unit in our room was very loud. Also the wood railing around the balcony was pretty dirty and in bad shape, but overall ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Oregon Garden Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Area

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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.

Court-Chemeketa Historic District
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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.

Grant
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Northeast Neighbors

If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Neighbors
Bush House Museum showing a garden

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.

South Central
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Southeast Salem

If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Willamette Heritage Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Salem
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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.

Highland

Central Area Travel Guide