Visit South Central
Popular places to visit
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.
Bush Barn Art Center
You can browse the exhibits at Bush Barn Art Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
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
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.
Bush's Pasture Park
Bush's Pasture Park is just one of the places to see in Salem, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
South Central Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The rooms are very clean and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
The Hotel Salem
Clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast! Would definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on 19 January 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Lobby set-up, breakfast, and overall amenities inclyding water, fruits, and cookies in the lobby.
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
Oregon Garden Resort
The breakfast was excellent, The setting is just amazing.
Reviewed on 17 January 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
Awesome trip
Reviewed on 13 January 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Yes , fresh …. Limited
Reviewed on 13 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around South Central
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Salem
While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Honeywood Winery and Wunderland.
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.
Morningside
Though Morningside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Central, OR
- Bush's Pasture Park
- Bush House Museum
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- Bush Barn Art Center
- Silver Falls State Park
- Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
- Willamette University
- Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Woodburn Premium Outlets
- Enchanted Forest Theme Park
- Salem Riverfront Park
- Salem Hospital
- Elsinore Theater
- Willamette River
- Oregon Garden
- Linn County Expo Center
- Western Oregon University
- Oregon State Capitol
- Chemeketa Community College
- Corban College
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Salem Convention Center
- Mount Angel Abbey
- Eola Hills Wine Cellars
- Queen of Angels Monastery
- Santiam River
- North Santiam River
- Santiam Hospital
- Left Coast Cellars
- Oregon State Fair Skychairs
