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

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
"We had a great stay. Room was very nice. We ate breakfast at the restaurant. Food was okay. They didn’t have a couple of the things on hand to complete our order & we had to order something else."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

The Grand Hotel - Salem
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Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"The property is very mell managed and maintained. The rooms were very clean as well as the overall property. Will definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
"Very clean, comfortable, quiet and spacious room that had a patio. Wonderful room. Breakfast had lots of selection, it actually had all you could ask for, but was rather bland/uninspired and lacked flavor. It just was institutional and perfunctory. I still give the whole experience and accommodations ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Last minute booking for an overnight stay. Staff was great, very friendly. Easy check in. You can tell they don’t spend much on upkeep. We could hear everything happening in the room next door as well as the hallway. The room next door had their phone set to vibrate and we could hear every incoming ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

The Independence
"Amazing place and an amazing time!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Central Area

South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Historic Deepwood Estate and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.

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

West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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










