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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
The Hotel Salem
We stay here several times year.. love it!
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
The front desk and breakfast room staff were both very friendly and helpful. Loved the cookies at the front desk!
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Hotel staff were kind and helpful. Room was clean and beautiful, great view of the ocean! Happy
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
My husband and I have stayed here twice now while he has undergone and recovered from surgery. The location of this hotel is within a few minutes' drive to anything you could possibly need (Walmart, Costco, Winco, Fred Meyer, Lowes, fast food, etc.) but also doesn't feel like it's in the hustle and ...
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
From the ease of valet parking to the decorated lobby and the well appointed room, we appreciated this hotel and enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
We felt like we were in an upscale hotel.. it was wonderful
Reviewed on Dec 12, 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 Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course and Minto-Brown Island Park.
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 Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery.
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.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
