South Central Travel Guide
Salem





Visit South Central
Things to do

Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)

Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Top hotels in South Central

Oregon Garden Resort
"Comfortable, clean rooms. Fun with live music, casual atmosphere every evening."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Room was clean, helpful staff, breakfast included, on-site parking; I like a walk-to restaurant (Denny’s across the street)."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our executive king room with the jacuzzi tub. We had just driven up from California and needed to relax for a few days as we explored the Salem area. Also had a nice breakfast with a real scrambled eggs and tasty sausages. It was in a very central location as well. ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

The Hotel Salem
"1st floor was quiet. Never heard any dogs."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Best Western Woodburn
"Breakfast was nice. Staff nice. Walls were thin. I could hear everything in the next room"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Where to stay in 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, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland are top sights worth seeing.

West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Minto-Brown Island Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

North East Salem
When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and L. B. Day Amphitheater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.








