Morningside Travel Guide
Salem
Visit Morningside
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.
Salem Riverfront Park
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.
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's Pasture Park
Bush's Pasture Park is just one of the places to see in Salem, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
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
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
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 Morningside
The Hotel Salem
"Breakfast was abundant. Room was spacious, 3/4 wall dividing sleeping area from mini living room was nice. The location, though away from downtown, worked well being on the main road. Lots of free parking."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Oregon Garden Resort
"Amazing breakfast, comfortable bed, clean room! Will come back and stay again for another staycation!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
"Loved our stay. Will definitely be coming back."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Independence
"Wonderful"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
"Front desk was helpful, room was outdated but the beds were comfortable. Hotel was quiet. Close to shopping, coffee and food options! I’d stay again if my time in the room was limited. A budget stay."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR
"Crack in the door seal wide enough to see the outdoors, no TV remote provided, dirty floors and unkempt grounds. When I asked for a 'quieter room in the back' not knowing the geography the check-in clerk accomodated my request without telling me a major freeway in back made the noise there worse ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
South Gateway
Though South Gateway may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Enchanted Forest Theme Park and Willamette Valley Vineyards.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Wunderland and Willamette Heritage Center are top sights worth seeing.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course and Minto-Brown Island Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Willamette Heritage Center.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
