Central Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Salem showing a garden
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Popular places to visit

Oregon State Capitol showing outdoor art

Oregon State Capitol

3/5(1 review)

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.

Oregon State Capitol
Elsinore Theater

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.

Elsinore Theater
Willamette Valley Vineyards

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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards
Orchard Heights Winery

Orchard Heights Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Orchard Heights Winery during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Orchard Heights Winery

Willamette University

Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Willamette University

Salem Hospital

If Salem Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Salem.

Salem Hospital

Activities

Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

AU$467
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Early mornings are beautiful.

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

AU$369
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

AU$143
per adult
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
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Our pick of the best Central Area Hotel Deals

The Grand Hotel - Salem
The Grand Hotel - Salem
3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR
The price is AU$366 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$366
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"The staff was super friendly and helpful. The hotel is gorgeous and the restaurant has amazing food! Highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

The Grand Hotel - Salem
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
195 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$274 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$274
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (228 reviews)
Great stay at the Holman in Salem!
"Easy check-in, the room was immaculate, and the front desk staff person was really great."

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Creekside View - Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo Over 1050 SF!
Creekside View - Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo Over 1050 SF!
Salem
The price is AU$295 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$295
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2025
Stay at this condo in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and Netflix. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Saturday Market are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
Who knew Salem had such a perfect spot
"A beautiful spot right on the creek, so peaceful after a long day at work. Feels like you’re at a camp getaway with all the comforts of home. This is in a main neighborhood of Salem, but that was perfect for us. My teens loved the space and quiet and we really enjoyed the 2 bathrooms and fireplace. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Creekside View - Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo Over 1050 SF!
Large Condo with Creekside View Minutes From Downtown!
Large Condo with Creekside View Minutes From Downtown!
Salem
The price is AU$295 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$295
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this condo in Salem. Enjoy patios, Netflix, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Saturday Market are located ...
Very good play to stay
"We were there to help move our daughter into college and it was a good location and was a really nice place to stay. Sitting on the balcony and hearing the water and watching the ducks was a very nice addition."

Reviewed on 30 Aug. 2024

Large Condo with Creekside View Minutes From Downtown!
Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!
Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!
Salem
Stay at this apartment in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Capitol City Theater and Salem ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Downtown Salem
"The apartment was in a terrific location with easy access to parking, fabulous restaruants, and things to do!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct. 2024

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Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!
New York Style Loft Located In A Historic Building In Downtown Salem, Oregon.
New York Style Loft Located In A Historic Building In Downtown Salem, Oregon.
Salem
Stay at this apartment in Salem. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Capitol City Theater and Salem Riverfront ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Love the old world building
"2nd time stay at the property love it great kitchen good location. Good place for friends dinner Love our time there."

Reviewed on 6 Oct. 2024

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New York Style Loft Located In A Historic Building In Downtown Salem, Oregon.
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Area

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Grant

Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.

Grant
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Northeast Neighbors

If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Neighbors
Bush House Museum showing a garden

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush's Pasture Park and Historic Deepwood Estate are top sights worth seeing.

South Central
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Southeast Salem

While Southeast Salem may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Historic Deepwood Estate and Bush's Pasture Park.

Southeast Salem
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Highland

While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Salem Armory Auditorium and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highland
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North East Salem

When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North East Salem

Central Area Travel Guide

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