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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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Elsinore Theater
Enjoy a performance at Elsinore Theater, a storied theater in Salem. While you're here, you can savor 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.
Creekside Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Creekside Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor 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.
Things to do
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
South Gateway Hotel Deals
NEW! Modern Farmhouse - Sauna, Projector, 10ppl, EV Charger!
Warm, open, and inviting! Great indoor open area. Plenty of space for many guests without feeling cramped. Very responsive host!! Cozy outdoor space. Choose this one for your Salem visit!
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025
The Hotel Salem
Room was very nice. Breakfast was a little sparse. With the addition of just a few things it could have been much better. Overall I would stay there again. Also the fitness room would have been great if it had a water cooler in there.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
The ladies working on the evening shift were so welcoming and nice. The hotel has a very comfortable, bright & peaceful lobby. (I studies there for about 4 hours.) Coffee and tea available in the breakfast room. Rooms were clean and bedding was like that of a more expensive hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Liked the assortment of snacks Staff was nice , breakfast was good enough Rooms were clean , but lighting could be upgraded / that’s rooms were dark even with lights on
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Studio 6 Suites Albany, OR
From personal out of town, the front desk staff is really nice and also the girl who cleaned my room was amazing as well. Good prices as number one.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Stay was great. Staff was so nice and very helpful
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Other neighborhoods around South Gateway
Morningside
Though Morningside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.
Sunnyslope
While there might not be top attractions in Sunnyslope, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush House Museum.
South Central
Just south of downtown Salem, discover Bush's Pasture Park, Asahel Bush House and Museum, and Deepwood Estate, all nestled within the Gaiety Hill-Bush's Pasture Park Historic District. Enjoy a mix of history and green spaces!
Southeast Salem
While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Regal Santiam and Honeywood Winery.
Court-Chemeketa Historic District
Court-Chemeketa Historic District might not have many top sights, but Oregon State Capitol and Willamette Heritage Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.