South Gateway Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Christian Canterbury
Photo by Christian Canterbury

Popular places to visit

Willamette Valley Vineyards

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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards
Elsinore Theater

Elsinore Theater

Get tickets for a show at Elsinore Theater, a popular theatre in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Elsinore Theater
Oregon State Capitol showing outdoor art

Oregon State Capitol

3/5(1 review)

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.

Oregon State Capitol

Creekside Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Creekside Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Creekside Golf Club

Willamette University

Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Willamette University

Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion

Catch an event at Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion during your trip to Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion

Activities

Salem Scavenger Hunt: Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

NZ$20
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

NZ$482
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

NZ$379
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

NZ$147
per adult
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

NZ$372
per adult
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
A great day on a Willamette Valley Boutique Wine Tour.

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

NZ$413
per adult
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
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Our pick of the best South Gateway Hotel Deals

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! (1,010 reviews)
"Nice hotel with great front desk staff. Very clean and my kids thought the breakfast was decent. Price was fair and overall a good experience. Recommend it 8/10"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

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The Hotel Salem
The Independence
The Independence
3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR
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! (810 reviews)
"The hotel was so clean and the staff was fantastic. I was especially impressed by how quiet it was- I could hardly tell there were other guests! This was such a lovely stay and I’d love to stay here again!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

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The Independence
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
2 out of 5
2250 Mission St Se, Salem, OR
The price is NZ$166 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$166
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean property and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham 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$152 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$152
29 June - 30 June
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 (1,010 reviews)
"The room was clean and had everything we needed. The staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
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$210 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$210
29 June - 30 June
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! (605 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at this location for Nike Nationals for 3 days. The staff were super friendly, and the breakfast was very nice. Being my first time at la Quinta Salem, I was amazed by how neat the room and bathroom were and it was consistently cleaned, replenished towels by the time we got back. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Oregon Garden Resort
Oregon Garden Resort
3 out of 5
895 W Main St, Silverton, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$312 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$312
30 June - 1 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful location adjacent to Oregon garden (botanical gardens) and a very peaceful happy little community of buildings each housing about 4 separate guest rooms, a fireplace in the room and a small outdoor patio or deck also. Friendly helpful staff and one of the best burgers I have ever eaten ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Oregon Garden Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway

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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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Sunnyslope

While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Minto-Brown Island Park and Elsinore Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunnyslope
Bush House Museum showing a garden

South Central

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

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
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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 Salem First United Methodist Church.

Court-Chemeketa Historic District
Salem showing a park

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Salem First United Methodist Church and Elsinore Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Central Area

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