Central Area Travel Guide

Salem

An aerial view of a city with a prominent building in the center, surrounded by smaller buildings and a parking lot.
A steel bridge with a central walkway and railings.
A large, white building with a dome and a statue on top.
A cinema marquee with the text "Cinebarre" and "February Oscars Walking Dead Now Hiring".
A large building with a central dome, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Central Area attractions

A modern bridge with a unique design, a river below, and a park with greenery.

Salem Riverfront Park

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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.
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Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

฿412
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

฿9,706
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Willamette Valley vineyard

Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour

฿33,470
per traveller
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

฿43,243
per traveller
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

฿7,665
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
Time to sip and enjoy lunch. Cheers!

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

฿8,368
per adult
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
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Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large building with a statue on top, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Southeast Salem

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

A pedestrian bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and a large globe sculpture.

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.

A waterfall surrounded by dense forest and a wooden fence.

Northgate

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

A waterfall under a rock overhang with a forested valley below.

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.

A red brick building with a sign that reads "The Ivanhoe Apartments Office."
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Open Photo by Christian Canterbury

Northeast Neighbors

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

Central Area Travel Guide