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
"Great place"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

The Grand Hotel - Salem

Oregon Garden Resort
"Access to the Oregon Garden. We were not happy that the gate between the resort and the garden was malfunctioning. The room was comfortable except that the air conditioner was too loud, so we did not get a good night sleep. At lunch, the staff was in a meeting and they were late and did not open ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"Clean and comfy bed, staff were helpful and polite."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Everything was clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. However there was a chair in our room that was so dirty and stained that there is no way I would sit in it! It was gross. The eggs were kind of runny each morning, but otherwise, it was good, esp for the price."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Best Western Woodburn
"Good!"
Reviewed on 15 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.

Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

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.






