South Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bush House Museum showing a garden
Bush House Museum which includes a park
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Bush House Museum featuring a park

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best South Central Hotel Deals

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$212 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
NZ$212
11 Jan - 12 Jan
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Yes! Absolutely

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

3 out of 5
890 Hawthorne Avenue SE Salem OR
The price is NZ$178 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$178
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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 helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (827 reviews)
The breakfast is one of the best we have had over years of travelling. The breakfast area is exceptionally clean and the food is fresh.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se Salem OR
The price is NZ$223 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
NZ$223
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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 helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,093 reviews)
Clean and a very nice breakfast buffet.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

The 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$262 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$262
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (392 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is NZ$189 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$189
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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! (1,181 reviews)
Hotel is very clean and newly refurbished. Room roomy and clean . Heating unit was noisy. Parking was convenient and spacious. Front desk very friendly and informative.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Comfort Suites Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

3 out of 5
120 Arney Road NE Woodburn OR
The price is NZ$138 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$138
4 Jan - 5 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Woodburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around South Central

Salem showing a garden

Central Area

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

Central Area
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Southeast Salem

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

Southeast Salem
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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 Elsinore Theater.

Court-Chemeketa Historic District
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Morningside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.

Morningside
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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
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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.

Grant


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