Central Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Central Area
Stay near popular Central Area attractions
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

The Grand Hotel - Salem
"Great staff!!!!!!!!"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
"We had a great stay. Room was very nice. We ate breakfast at the restaurant. Food was okay. They didn’t have a couple of the things on hand to complete our order & we had to order something else."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"It's a good choice compared to the money you pay."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
"Nice room- great breakfast included- (coffee blah). Excellent and friendly hotel And restaurant staff. Will come back!"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Central Area

South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Historic Deepwood Estate 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.

West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fair Skychairs.










