Central Area Travel Guide
Salem
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 University
Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
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.
Things to do

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Top hotels in Central Area

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
From the ease of valet parking to the decorated lobby and the well appointed room, we appreciated this hotel and enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

The Grand Hotel - Salem
The staff is awesome! So friendly. This time breakfast wasn’t so good though. Bacon was undercooked and the potatoes were not good along with tasteless eggs. The last few times were good. Sausage and hash browns were much much better.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

The Hotel Salem
We stay here several times year.. love it!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025







