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.
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.
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.
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Other neighborhoods around Central Area
Grant
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant and surrounding area, you can visit Willamette Heritage Center 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!
Southeast Salem
While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Honeywood Winery and Regal Santiam.
Highland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland and surrounding area, you can visit L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.
North East Salem
Though North East Salem might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.
- Willamette University
- Salem Riverfront Park
- Salem Hospital
- Elsinore Theater
- Oregon State Capitol
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Salem Convention Center
- Willamette Heritage Center
- Saturday Market
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- Salem First United Methodist Church
- A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
- Capitol City Theater
- Silver Falls State Park
- Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Woodburn Premium Outlets
- Enchanted Forest Theme Park
- Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
- Wings and Waves Waterpark
- Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
- Willamette River
- Oregon Garden
- Western Oregon University
- Chemeketa Community College
- Linfield College
- Corban College
- Willamette River Walkway
- Mount Angel Abbey
- North Santiam River
- Oregon State Fair Skychairs
- Yamhill Valley Vineyards