South Central Travel Guide

Salem

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.
A gazebo with a red roof and white columns surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Pink roses in a garden.
A large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and purple flowering trees.
An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls, displaying various paintings.

Stay near popular South Central attractions

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.

Bush's Pasture Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

฿415
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

฿3,340
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

฿9,785
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
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Top hotels in South Central

Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is ฿4,233 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿4,233
฿4,677 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Oregon Garden Resort
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
The price is ฿3,253 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,253
฿3,678 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se Salem OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,178 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿4,178
฿4,717 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,368 reviews)
"3 out of 5 Stars – Disappointing Attention to Guest Comfort Our stay at the Salem Hotel was satisfactory overall, but a couple of issues were disappointing. First, the toaster in the breakfast room wasn’t working. A small inconvenience, but something that should be addressed. More frustrating was ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

The Hotel Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

3 out of 5
120 Arney Road NE Woodburn OR
The price is ฿2,612 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿2,612
฿2,901 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Woodburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

3 out of 5
890 Hawthorne Avenue SE Salem OR
The price is ฿3,110 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿3,110
฿3,499 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is ฿3,115 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿3,115
฿3,505 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,360 reviews)
"Been here many times. Needs a little updating in some common areas but that doesn’t stop me from coming back!"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
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Where to stay in South Central

Find the best South Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white monument with a statue on top, surrounded by trees and modern sculptures.

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

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 Wunderland 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 Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, 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 Fairgrounds Pavilion.

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

South Central Travel Guide