Visit South Gateway
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.
Orchard Heights Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Orchard Heights Winery during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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
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
Best handicapped hotel shower: bath chair provided, plenty of grab bars and the wall-fixed soap and shampoo dispensers were easy to reach.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Loved the sauna
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Nice front desk person.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Studio 6 Suites Albany, OR
Staff is wonderful. Ice machine down. Parking area well lit and maintained rooms are nice. Beds are comfortable
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
Staff was friendly
Reviewed on Oct 25, 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 Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater.
Sunnyslope
While there might not be top attractions in Sunnyslope, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Joryville County Park and Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course.
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 Honeywood Winery and Wunderland.
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.
