Central Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Salem showing a garden
Photo provided by Frank Barnett/Travel Salem
Photo provided by Frank Barnett/Travel Salem
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Photo provided by Ron Cooper/Travel Salem
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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

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.

Salem Riverfront Park

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

Activities

Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

NZ$482
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Salem Scavenger Hunt: Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

NZ$20
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

NZ$381
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

NZ$148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
A great day on a Willamette Valley Boutique Wine Tour.

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

NZ$415
per adult
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

NZ$374
per adult
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
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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 NZ$376 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$376
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"What a beautiful property. The staff was excellent at check-in and also the complementary breakfast was top-notch."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

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
The price is NZ$268 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$268
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (322 reviews)
"The room was quite small and felt cramped. Parking was very difficult because the lot was often full and I had to pay to park in front. What riverfront? I did not see any river. Good shopping nearby. A good Italian restaurant on the premises."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Salem
Stay at this vacation home in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Saturday Market are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Excellent place to stay.
"Took a coastal road trip with my sister. We hit all the good hikes! Booked this place as a central place to stay and loved it! We needed to come in a day early and she was very quick to respond to our request and accommodate. The only thing that threw off the trip was the road construction in front ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown
Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!

Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!

Salem
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitol City ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"GREAT location in the heart of downtown Salem. The property is basically an older style two-bedroom apartment with great high ceilings and two huge windows in the living room. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom and show was terrific. It's definitely an older unit, but very comfortable and clean. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

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Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Everything was good. Breakfast was OK. Seemed like a safe neighborhood."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

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The Hotel Salem
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St, Silverton, OR
The price is NZ$235 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$235
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Transportation to and from is limited to own cars."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Oregon Garden Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Area

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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.

Court-Chemeketa Historic District
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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 Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.

South Central
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Southeast Salem

If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Willamette Heritage Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Salem
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Highland

While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highland

Central Area Travel Guide

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