Central Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Area
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.
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.
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.
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.
Willamette University
Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Activities
Salem Oregon Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Our pick of the best Central Area Hotel Deals
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Clean rooms, friendly people, beautiful facilities. We will be back!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Grand Hotel - Salem
Staff was friendly. Room was decent but alittle pricey for what you got. Breakfast was very disappointing especially because the front staff expressed how great it was but as a chef it was very poorly executed and we had to wait multiple times to have items brought out.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown
We had a splendid time here. We arrived on Christmas evening to a lighted Christmas tree, stockings and lights on the mantel and a welcome basket full of goodies on the table. The decor was unique and enchanting. The kitchen had plenty of room for multiple people to cook. The living room was comfortable ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Hotel Salem
We have stayed here so many times, and it never disappoints.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Oregon Garden Resort
The room was clean, the gardens were amazing, and the food and entertainment was delightful. Plus this place is dog friendly!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Great accomadations. Staff was very welcoming and courteous.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Area
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 Elsinore Theater.
Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salem Armory Auditorium 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.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland are top sights worth seeing.
