South Gateway Travel Guide
Salem

Visit South Gateway
Stay near popular South Gateway attractions
Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Top hotels in South Gateway

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"The property is very mell managed and maintained. The rooms were very clean as well as the overall property. Will definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
"Very clean, comfortable, quiet and spacious room that had a patio. Wonderful room. Breakfast had lots of selection, it actually had all you could ask for, but was rather bland/uninspired and lacked flavor. It just was institutional and perfunctory. I still give the whole experience and accommodations ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Last minute booking for an overnight stay. Staff was great, very friendly. Easy check in. You can tell they don’t spend much on upkeep. We could hear everything happening in the room next door as well as the hallway. The room next door had their phone set to vibrate and we could hear every incoming ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
"There were 3 couples in our group who needed the ability to check-in early as we had a wedding to attend to. We all called the hotel, and they did a fabulous job accommodating us. I worked with Cassie and Grace and there were awesome. Thank you,"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
"Bugs"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The Independence
"Wonderful staff. Nice, clean facilities. Great rooms, great area. Enjoyed a morning walk along the river. My only complaint was that the breakfast was a bit on the lacking options side and in a very small cramped serving area."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Where to stay in South Gateway

South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Historic Deepwood Estate and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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










