South Central
Salem
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Bush Barn Art Center
A treasure trove of regional arts and crafts is showcased at this exciting and educational contemporary art center, located on a heritage Oregon farmstead.
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.
Things to do
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 Central
Oregon Garden Resort
Nice atmosphere for breakfast in the restaurant with a view of the gardens.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Best Western Woodburn
Very comfortable for a one night between flights.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Breakfast was great pool was fun rooms were clean. They did have medal bed frames not normal beds so the mattress moved a little for a short stay not bad but if I were to stay longer it’d probably get annoying
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
The Independence
I found pubic hair, a used bar of soap + it's wrapper in the shower so you can probably guess how I rate the cleaning job on the bathroom. The sheets were clean + I'm hoping the rest of the room was clean enough. Hard to have much faith in it after the shower condition, though.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Hotel Salem
Enjoyed breakfast buffet. Disappointed there was no hot tub as in the pictures of the property it showed there was one. Also the pool closed at 9pm and in my experience that is very early and we never used it due to not being back from our adventures in time.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Central
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery 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.
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Bush House Museum 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.
Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and Oregon State Capitol.
