Salem, OR

Travel Guide

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Oregon State Capitol showing street scenes
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Where to stay in Salem

Salem featuring a garden

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

Central Area
Creepy, "Silent Hill" type factory town in center Oregon. Or maybe I just play too many video games.

Southeast Salem

4/5(157 area reviews)

While Southeast Salem isn't home to many top sights, Honeywood Winery and Bush's Pasture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southeast Salem
Great place to get your pork belly and truffle shoestring fries with blue cheese fix! #foodie

West Salem

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Salem Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Salem
Salem Fairgrounds on a non-fair day

Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fair Skychairs.

Northgate
Random old house that looked like it had history and was very classic

Northeast Neighbors

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Neighbors
Best sushi I've had yet in Oregon.

Morningside

4/5(53 area reviews)

Though Morningside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bush's Pasture Park and Oregon State Capitol.

Morningside
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE, Salem, OR
The price is AED 551 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 551
AED 620 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice property. Dennys for breakfast. Nice room."

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The Hotel Salem
The Hotel Salem
3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR
The price is AED 492 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 492
AED 556 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent hotel; great breakfast
"This is the nicest hotel we have stayed at for a long time. The staff at the front desk were very friendly and welcoming. The room was very nice, and the bed was comfortable. The hot breakfast was very good and included fresh scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, and the other standard ..."

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

The Hotel Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
2.5 out of 5
890 Hawthorne Avenue SE, Salem, OR
The price is AED 403 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
AED 403
AED 453 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (466 reviews)
Excellent use of space!
"One of the best places out of so many we've stayed at over the years! So clean and comfortable, full size fridge, mini kitchen stocked perfectly. Amazing wifi, cable and tv, and really awesome warm and cold breakfast choices....the REAL rock stars were the staff though, SO FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL! See ..."

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
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Large Condo with Creekside View Minutes From Downtown!
Large Condo with Creekside View Minutes From Downtown!
Salem
Stay at this condo in Salem. Enjoy patios, Netflix, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Saturday Market are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
Perfect Christmas
"We rented this for pur Christmas trip w my oldest child and their partner who live nearby. It was clean and perfectly suited for our little Christmas together"

Reviewed on 26 December 2024

Large Condo with Creekside View Minutes From Downtown!
Creekside View - Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo Over 1050 SF!
Creekside View - Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo Over 1050 SF!
Salem
Stay at this condo in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and Netflix. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Saturday Market are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
Amanda’s house had everything we needed and more
"Excellent!!Everything we needed and in the perfect location to attend our taekwondo tournament!Thank you Amanda for your prompt responses to all our inquiries. We will definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

Creekside View - Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo Over 1050 SF!
The Tree House of Paradise
The Tree House of Paradise
Salem
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Salem. Enjoy a sauna, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Eagle Crest Reservoir and Union Street ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"The Treehouse and hostess were awesome. Property is tucked in to trees on a hillside making for a quiet, comfortable, secluded getaway. A couple of things to note…there is no wifi at the Treehouse so unless you use your personal hotspot on your phone, the TVs are useless. There is also only one 6” ..."

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

The Tree House of Paradise
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Popular places to visit

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Willamette Valley Vineyards

4.5/5(103 reviews)

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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards
The arch of the beautiful stage.

Elsinore Theater

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Elsinore Theater, a storied theater in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Elsinore Theater
Oregon State Capitol which includes outdoor art

Oregon State Capitol

4.5/5(121 reviews)

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.

Oregon State Capitol
Orchard Heights Winery

Orchard Heights Winery

1/5(1 review)

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.

Orchard Heights Winery
Bush House Museum showing a house and flowers

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 House Museum

Salem Riverfront Park

4.5/5(81 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Salem Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Salem Riverfront Park

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