Southeast Salem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southeast Salem
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.
Willamette Heritage Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Willamette Heritage Center during your trip to Salem.
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 Southeast Salem 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
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
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR
The room was spotless when we checked in but the housekeeping was terrible, The breakfast was awesome and the service at the dining area was also great. So the one thing that really needs improvement is the housekeeping during stay!!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem
The room was clean, good location, great price. Pool and spa were nice also.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Large comfortable room
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Salem
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.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
North East Salem
When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to Regal Willamette Town Center and Oregon State Fair Skychairs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
