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

New 2 Bd Luxury Townhouse- King Bed, Downtown, near Hospital, Close to Wineries

New 2 Bd Luxury Townhouse- King Bed, Downtown, near Hospital, Close to Wineries

Salem
The price is NZ$773 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$773
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"The Townhome was perfect for our 4 day stay in Salem for our IM70.3. We had a really difficult time finding (and keeping) a VRBO as 2 previous had cancelled on us. After a few calls with Paula, call it divine intervention or luck this place came available…we booked. It was clean, great location, ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

New 2 Bd Luxury Townhouse- King Bed, Downtown, near Hospital, Close to Wineries
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! (1,013 reviews)
"We stay here quite often and really enjoy it."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

The Hotel 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$155 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$155
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,013 reviews)
"Friendly helpful clean"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR
The price is NZ$335 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$335
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (867 reviews)
I love INDEPENDENCE 🇺🇸
"Stellar stay!!! Loved the comfort in this hotel. Booked a corner suite, for extra space... loved all the windows, kitchen, bathroom, and beds were so comfy. Will definitely stay here again! Oh, and don't forget the cookies in the lobby, YUM! And the osprey's on the roof. Plus the live web cam.. so ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

The Independence
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St, Silverton, OR
The price is NZ$249 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$249
24 Aug - 25 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"A quaint, quiet location with small town vibes. Comfortable rooms and excellent service all around!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Oregon Garden Resort
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$229 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$229
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (637 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Room & property were clean. Only complaint was several other hotel patrons (guys) were extremely loud & going up and down the hall @ 3:00 am."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
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

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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
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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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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Morningside

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

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 Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.

Grant

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