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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Oregon State Capitol
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.
Bush House Museum
Step back in time at this original late-19th-century farmstead and art gallery to discover Oregon’s pioneering history and the legacy of one of its founding families.
Union Street Railroad Bridge
You can find out about the history of Salem with a stop at Union Street Railroad Bridge. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Our pick of the best South Gateway Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The room was clean! The front desk staff were all friendly. Merry was especially helpful and friendly. She coordinated a battery jump with maintenance to get is on our way. The maintenance gentleman was extremely helpful and patient! They made all the difference that day.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
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
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
We stayed one week breakfast was different each day and was very good
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
The Hotel Salem
Spacious and comfortable room. Loved the shower- great water pressure and so much hot water. Breakfast was delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful. What more could you want?
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The lady at check in was amazing. I cant remembered her name. 😢😢 The valet people were very courteous and amazing too.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
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
Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway
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.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course and Minto-Brown Island Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby 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.
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.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
