Salem Riverfront Carousel Tours

With their playful figures, cacophonous music and glowing lights, who doesn't have lovely memories of riding a carousel? Relive those good old days at Salem Riverfront Carousel.

If you love the word "free" as much as most people do, you'll be happy to know this spinning amusement ride is precisely that. Salem Riverfront Carousel is located in Central Area. To keep your travel schedule full while you're in these parts, also drop by Elsinore Theater, Salem Riverfront Park and Oregon State Capitol.

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District Hotel by OYO Portland Convention Center

District Hotel by OYO Portland Convention Center

2 out of 5
Northeast Portland
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$181
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Jan 15 - Jan 18
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Phoenix (PHX) to Portland (PDX)
13.2/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Old shilo inn. Needs renovations

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Portland

The Ritz-Carlton, Portland

5 out of 5
Downtown Portland
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Feb 5 - Feb 8
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Orange County (SNA) to Portland (PDX)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
Everything was perfect ! Loved the luxury experience ! Doors being opened, valet, cleanliness. Would def come again and again!

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Mark Spencer Hotel

Mark Spencer Hotel

3 out of 5
Downtown Portland
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Jan 29 - Feb 1
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Atlanta (ATL) to Portland (PDX)
18.4/10 Exceptional! (1,838 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay and the front office staff were very kind and helpful. It has good parking too.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Popular places to visit

The arch of the beautiful stage.

Elsinore Theater

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Elsinore Theater, a storied theater in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Elsinore Theater
Salem showing boating and a river or creek

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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

Union Street Railroad Bridge
Oregon State Capitol which includes outdoor art

Oregon State Capitol

4.5/5(121 reviews)

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
Bush House Museum showing a house and flowers

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.

Bush House Museum
Bush Barn Art Center showing art

Bush Barn Art Center

A treasure trove of regional arts and crafts is showcased at this exciting and educational contemporary art center, located on a heritage Oregon farmstead.

Bush Barn Art Center

Salem Riverfront Park

4.5/5(81 reviews)

After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Salem Riverfront Park

Best Lodging Options Near Salem Riverfront Carousel

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
195 Commercial Street SE Salem OR
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se Salem OR
The Hotel Salem
The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se Salem OR
The Grand Hotel - Salem
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

2 out of 5
2250 Mission St Se Salem OR
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Motel 6 Salem, OR

Motel 6 Salem, OR

2 out of 5
1401 Hawthorne Ave Ne Salem OR
Motel 6 Salem, OR
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
Comfort Suites Salem
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

2 out of 5
3535 Fisher Rd Ne Salem OR
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR
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