Highland Travel Guide
Salem
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
Catch an event at Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion during your trip to Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Willamette University
Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Things to do
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Top hotels in Highland
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
room was spotless and staff were courteous. very clean facility!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Hotel Salem
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Spotless and I ENJOYED THE STAFF. the only problem was the toilet started leaking so a maintenance man came and changed the wax ring.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Best Western McMinnville Inn
Clean room and great hot Jacuzzi!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Great hotel and location! The staff was friendly and helpful. Only drawback was parking was full and the other offsite parking was a few blocks away.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Room was spotless, hospitality was great, bed was comfortable, pool was great, ample parking
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland
Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salem Armory Auditorium and Oregon State Capitol.
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
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
Court-Chemeketa Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in Court-Chemeketa Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater.
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 Regal Willamette Town Center and Oregon State Fair Skychairs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
