Visit West Salem
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.
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
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 Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Top hotels in West Salem
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
room was spotless and staff were courteous. very clean facility!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Staff were nice and the breakfast was good!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Hotel Salem
Breakfast staff was friendly (the rest wasn’t unfriendly, just spoke to them more). Hotel was generally clean- I did notice a bar soap left in our shower though. The building seems older and could use a reno (noticed in my aunts room the bathroom door was pretty banged up and ragged lol) but generally ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Best Western McMinnville Inn
Clean room and great hot Jacuzzi!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
B
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
The front desk rep ensured I received a quiet room, he very friendly. I loved my room, #104, & it was pet friendly. The room was odorless & everything was clean & in working order. The buffet breakfast was great. I'll definitely stay here again, thank you!!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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 L. B. Day Amphitheater 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.
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.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
