Salem, OR
Travel Guide
Visit Salem
Where to stay in Salem
Southeast Salem
While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fair Skychairs.
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!
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
room was spotless and staff were courteous. very clean facility!
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
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
The Tree House of Paradise
It was great!!!! Hope to stay there again!
Reviewed on 29 November 2025
Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown
Good communication with the host. Well stocked kitchen.
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
Spacious basement apt. Off-street parking, washer & dryer, kitchenette, sleeps 4
Perfect location for our needs. Large and very comfortable. Everything we could have asked for. Excellent.
Reviewed on 1 September 2025
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
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 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.
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.
Willamette University
Explore the campus of Willamette University, during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Other places like Salem
- Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
- Willamette University
- Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Salem Riverfront Park
- Salem Hospital
- Elsinore Theater
- Oregon State Capitol
- Chemeketa Community College
- Corban College
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Salem Convention Center
- Bush's Pasture Park
- L. B. Day Amphitheater
- Minto-Brown Island Park
- Salem Armory Auditorium
- Oregon State Fair Skychairs
- Bush House Museum
- Salem First United Methodist Church
- Creekside Golf Club
- Willamette Mission State Park
- Willamette Heritage Center
- Eagle Crest Reservoir
- Saturday Market
- Orchard Heights Winery
- Antique Powerland Museum
- Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- Union Street Railroad Bridge
