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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Elsinore Theater
Get tickets for a show at Elsinore Theater, a popular theatre in Salem. While you're here, you can savour 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 savour 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 savour 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
Top hotels in South Gateway
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 8 Oct 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 24 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Was good experience. Dog friendly too.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Studio 6 Suites Albany, OR
The woman on the night shift was very friendly and courteous. One of the ladies on day shift could have been a bit more friendly, but I’ve encountered worse. The rooms were clean, nothing fancy but very affordable. I liked the walk in shower. On the Expedia website they say there is no pet fee but ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
The Independence
Close to Western Oregon University. Clean comfortable rooms with mini fridge, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Joryville County Park and Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland are top sights worth seeing.
Court-Chemeketa Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in Court-Chemeketa Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oregon State Capitol and Willamette Heritage Center.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
