South Gateway Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Bush's Pasture Park
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.
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.
Creekside Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Creekside Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
Catch an event at Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion during your trip to Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
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 Gateway
The Hotel Salem
Wonderful staff. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Nice amenities.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The rooms are very clean and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Lobby set-up, breakfast, and overall amenities inclyding water, fruits, and cookies in the lobby.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Oregon Garden Resort
All around good exo
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
The Grand Hotel - Salem
Na
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
My family was in town for basketball. They enjoyed their stay and was appreciative of close distance to food.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway
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.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course and Minto-Brown Island Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby 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.
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 Elsinore Theater.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
