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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.
Orchard Heights Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Orchard Heights Winery during your travels to Salem. 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.
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.
Activities
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Our pick of the best South Gateway Hotel Deals
The Hotel Salem
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Oregon Garden Resort
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
The Independence
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 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 Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Joryville County Park and Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Willamette Heritage Center 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 Willamette Heritage Center.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.