Central Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Area
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Area
Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oregon State Capitol and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.
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
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate are top sights worth seeing.
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 Honeywood Winery and Oregon State Capitol.
Highland
While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Oregon State Fair Skychairs are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.