South Central Travel Guide
Salem
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Popular places to visit
Bush House Museum
Step back in time at this original late-19th-century farmstead and art gallery to discover Oregon’s pioneering history and the legacy of one of its founding families.
Bush Barn Art Center
A treasure trove of regional arts and crafts is showcased at this exciting and educational contemporary art center, located on a heritage Oregon farmstead.
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
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.
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.
Things to do
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Top hotels in South Central
The Hotel Salem
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
The Independence
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Oregon Garden Resort
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Central
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Willamette Heritage Center 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 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.