South Central Travel Guide

Salem

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.
A gazebo with a red roof and white columns surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Pink roses in a garden.
A large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and purple flowering trees.
An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls, displaying various paintings.

Stay near popular South Central attractions

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.

Bush's Pasture Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

฿412
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

฿3,304
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

฿7,665
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

฿9,706
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Time to sip and enjoy lunch. Cheers!

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

฿8,368
per adult
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland

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

฿33,470
per adult
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
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Top hotels in South Central

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
The price is ฿3,809 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,809
฿4,306 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"People were nice. However, room was noisy- people out late at night, sound of water running above was super loud and the room was stinky."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,847 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,847
฿5,355 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,032 reviews)
"Beautiful gardens, beautiful hotel, surprise Frank Lloyd Wright house on the grounds and a great bar with happy hour and live entertainment. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane Independence OR
The price is ฿6,125 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,125
฿6,769 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Independence
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is ฿3,750 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,750
฿4,219 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Comfort Suites Salem
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
The price is ฿3,524 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,524
฿3,965 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

2.5 out of 5
1600 Motor Ct Ne Salem OR
The price is ฿2,842 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,842
฿3,197 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The motel was fine for a quick one night stay. I had a bed to sleep in and showered and got on the road early. Nothing fancy it nothing bad to report"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
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Where to stay in South Central

Find the best South Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white monument with a statue on top, surrounded by trees and modern sculptures.

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

A large building with a statue on top, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Southeast Salem

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

A pedestrian bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and a large globe sculpture.

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A waterfall surrounded by dense forest and a wooden fence.

Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Salem Armory Auditorium.

A red brick building with a sign that reads "The Ivanhoe Apartments Office."
Photo by Christian Canterbury
Open Photo by Christian Canterbury

Northeast Neighbors

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

South Central Travel Guide