West 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.
Salem Riverfront Park
After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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'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.
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.
Willamette University
Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Things to do
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Top hotels in West Salem
Oregon Garden Resort
Beautiful atmosphere. Wonderful rooms. Attentive staff.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Hotel Salem
Room was nice, good wifi, super comfy bed and pillows. The complimentary breakfast was great, the indoor pool was amazing, nice big TV in the room. Will definitely be coming again
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
Seems like the “welcome cookie” is of different quality when you stay in a budget room. Also, guest services are different too in that they don’t send you a text to see how your check in went. Just find this funny, not a make or break for me but I’ve stayed there twice in two weeks and same front ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Clean facility with and accommodating and friendly staff. The hotel was packed but the staff made sure quiet hours were respected which allowed us to get a good nights sleep prior to a busy tournament.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
We arrived at midnight and we left at 6AM sowe were not able to see much or the hotel. Your third shift guy at the front desk was very welcoming and charming. He was also there in th morning and was once again pleasant and gelpful.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Greatest place to stay when visiting
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Salem
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salem Armory Auditorium and Oregon State Capitol.
Highland
While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Salem Armory Auditorium and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Historic Deepwood Estate and Bush House Museum 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 Historic Deepwood Estate.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
