South Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.
A gazebo with a red roof and white columns surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Pink roses in a garden.
A large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and purple flowering trees.
An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls, displaying various paintings.

Stay near popular South Central attractions

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.

Bush's Pasture Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Salem Oregon Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Salem Oregon Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

NZ$86
per traveller
Salem Oregon Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

NZ$171
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

NZ$396
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

NZ$21
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

NZ$502
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

NZ$517
per adult
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
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Our pick of the best South Central Hotel Deals

Located in close proximity to Willamette University, 2 bedroom 2 bath.

Located in close proximity to Willamette University, 2 bedroom 2 bath.

Salem OR
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Soap box derby and Bush Barn Art Center ...
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Located in close proximity to Willamette University, 2 bedroom 2 bath.
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
The price is NZ$251 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$251
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is NZ$266 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$266
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Oregon Garden Resort
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane Independence OR
The price is NZ$336 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$336
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Independence
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is NZ$209 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$209
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,313 reviews)
"Very clean room and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

2.5 out of 5
1600 Motor Ct Ne Salem OR
The price is NZ$151 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$151
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room. Nice and affordable. Pool and hot tub nice"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
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Our guide on where to stay in South Central

Find the best South Central areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about South Central
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A large white monument with a statue on top, surrounded by trees and modern sculptures.

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

A large building with a statue on top, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Southeast Salem

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

A pedestrian bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and a large globe sculpture.

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A waterfall surrounded by dense forest and a wooden fence.

Northgate

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

A red brick building with a sign that reads "The Ivanhoe Apartments Office."
Photo by Christian Canterbury
Open Photo by Christian Canterbury

Northeast Neighbors

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

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