Central Area, OR
Salem
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Popular places to visit
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
After visiting Oregon State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Bush House Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Bush House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
Willamette University
Explore the campus of Willamette University, during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Salem Riverfront Park
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.
Central Area Hotel Deals
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Great hotel and location! The staff was friendly and helpful. Only drawback was parking was full and the other offsite parking was a few blocks away.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
The Grand Hotel - Salem
B
Reviewed on 28 December 2025
Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown
Good communication with the host. Well stocked kitchen.
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
room was spotless and staff were courteous. very clean facility!
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
The Hotel Salem
Breakfast staff was friendly (the rest wasn’t unfriendly, just spoke to them more). Hotel was generally clean- I did notice a bar soap left in our shower though. The building seems older and could use a reno (noticed in my aunts room the bathroom door was pretty banged up and ragged lol) but generally ...
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Staff were nice and the breakfast was good!
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Central Area
Court-Chemeketa Historic District
Court-Chemeketa Historic District might not have many top sights, but Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Grant
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant and surrounding area, you can visit Salem Armory Auditorium and Oregon State Capitol.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
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!
Highland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland and surrounding area, you can visit Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater.
Southeast Salem
While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery.
Central Area, OR
- Willamette University
- Salem Riverfront Park
- Salem Hospital
- Elsinore Theater
- Oregon State Capitol
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Salem Convention Center
- Salem First United Methodist Church
- Willamette Heritage Center
- Saturday Market
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- Capitol City Theater
- A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
- Silver Falls State Park
- Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
- Woodburn Premium Outlets
- Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Enchanted Forest Theme Park
- Wings and Waves Waterpark
- Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
- Oregon Garden
- Willamette River
- Western Oregon University
- Chemeketa Community College
- Linfield College
- Corban College
- Yamhill Valley Vineyards
- Mount Angel Abbey
- Queen of Angels Monastery
