Southeast Salem 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.
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.
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.
Willamette Heritage Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Willamette Heritage Center during your trip to Salem.
Things to do
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
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 Southeast Salem
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Hotel staff were kind and helpful. Room was clean and beautiful, great view of the ocean! Happy
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
My husband and I have stayed here twice now while he has undergone and recovered from surgery. The location of this hotel is within a few minutes' drive to anything you could possibly need (Walmart, Costco, Winco, Fred Meyer, Lowes, fast food, etc.) but also doesn't feel like it's in the hustle and ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
We felt like we were in an upscale hotel.. it was wonderful
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR
You all are always great.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem
Great night’s sleep!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Our room smelled good, fresh and clean. There were some minor worn areas in our room…peeling vinyl on the headboard, a hole in the floor covered by carpet, peeling paint on the bathroom door. But the staff was friendly and when we had to cut our stay short, the manager was able to give me a partial ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Salem
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.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium 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.
North East Salem
When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to Regal Willamette Town Center and AMF Firebird Lanes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.
