Central Area Travel Guide
Salem





Visit Central Area
Stay near popular Central Area attractions
Things to do

Amazing 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 Central Area

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
"Everything thing was perfect! But if your neighbors above you are loud you hear everything!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

The Grand Hotel - Salem
"This property could use an update. The lobby is grand and well maintained but the hallways and rooms are dated and a little tired. And the room I had was fairly loud."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
"Only stayed one night. Room was spacious and had nice amenities, however a good updating and replacing the hard beds would be great. Because it is Northwest Oregon, the grounds were beautifully green and plants looked mostly healthy. They do need to spray more often for ants. The complimentary breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"Staff was great. Really accommodating to me parking my loaded pick up right in front of the doorway overnight, so we didn’t have to empty it out overnight. Thank you"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Breakfast was the highlight of this one night stay. A lot to choose from and continually restocked. The coffee was not good in the lobby or the room. Our TV never did work as someone had unplugged the HDMI cable and we were unable to reach behind the TV mount to replug it. No problem with people ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Best Western Woodburn
"Room was clean and up-to-date. Breakfast was good. Pet area was a little too small."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Central Area

Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery are top sights worth seeing.

West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village and Salem Riverfront Carousel, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fair Skychairs.

North East Salem
When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Historic Deepwood Estate are top sights worth seeing.










