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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Two Capes Lookout

Two Capes Lookout

2 out of 5
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per person
Oct 1 - Oct 4
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Portland (PDX)
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Very quiet and comfortably spot to relax while still close to town. The staffs are amazing.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Portland (PDX)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (839 reviews)
Was so pleasantly surprised by the room and friendly staff. This is really the only hotel in this tiny town and it was a “staycation” to come see a concert in the park. It’s been a very long time that hotel staff both mentioned and recognized my VIP Expedia status. The young man who checked us in was clearly trained well and provided GREAT customer service. We were given a bottle of wine as VIP member and the room we were given was great! Liked our stay and will be back. Not sure why the hotel has such a low star rating. I will warn you, the hotel restaurant and bar will close early or unannounced if they don’t have any business, so plan ahead for that. They might not be open as expected.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

SCP Depoe Bay

SCP Depoe Bay

3 out of 5
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Oct 13 - Oct 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to Portland (PDX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (509 reviews)
Our stay was lovely! The girl at the reception was very nice and gave us two rooms because something happened to the room we booked. And we needed that additional room because we were traveling with a baby. Also, there’s a beautiful balcony with a wonderful view and a cool hammock inside the room.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 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

The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR
The Hotel Salem
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

2.5 out of 5
1600 Motor Ct Ne, Salem, OR
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR
The Grand Hotel - Salem
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
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
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
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
Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

3 out of 5
3301 Market St Ne, Salem, OR
Holiday Inn Salem by IHG
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se, Salem, OR
Comfort Suites Salem
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