South Gateway Travel Guide
Salem
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Creekside Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Creekside Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 South Gateway
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
"Nice pool and hot tub! Great breakfast. Rooms very clean and well appointed. Best of all, no musty or chemical cleaner smell!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Independence
"We had a great view overlooking the River. Made good use of Hot tub and gym. Breakfast was great. Always Fresh fruit well stocked with a variety of the standard breakfast choices. Only one thing was odd, we had a room with a decent kitchen with full size fridge and freezer but no table to eat at? ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Hotel Salem
"Breakfast was delicious, no food vending machine so you have to bring your own snacks. Ice only available on lobby floor. No hot tub but small pool. The room was spacious and clean, but bathroom was small for a tall person. Don't book first floor if looking for a view."
Reviewed on 17 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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon
"Room was clean and well maintained. WiFi was down for our entire 2 night stay. Food was mediocre. They charge $10 per night to park in their parking lot and the staff looked at me like I was stupid when I asked “well, where else would I park?” No complimentary breakfast, $15 if you choose to ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater.
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.
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.
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.
