Central Area

Salem

Salem featuring a park
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Popular places to visit

Elsinore Theater

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.

Elsinore Theater
Oregon State Capitol which includes outdoor art

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.

Oregon State Capitol
Willamette Valley Vineyards

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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards
Orchard Heights Winery

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.

Orchard Heights Winery

Salem Riverfront Park

After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Salem Riverfront Park

Willamette University

Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Willamette University

Things to do

Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

HK$2,255
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

HK$1,781
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

HK$692
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
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Top hotels in Central Area

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR
The price is HK$1,471 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
HK$1,471
HK$1,661 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

The Grand Hotel - Salem
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
195 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR
The price is HK$1,147 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
HK$1,147
HK$1,291 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (355 reviews)
"The location is excellent, in downtown and walkable to everywhere, especially the river park. The room we had was excellent, very modern, floor to ceiling windows, kitchen, separate for TV viewing, dining table for working on a PC(if needed). Valet parking is pricey, but free and cheap parking is ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Salem
Stay at this vacation home in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Saturday Market are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
"Gorgeous house in a cute neighborhood! Plus, it's just a short walk to the state capitol and Saturday market. Only a little drive away, the downtown area has some cool stores to check out like vintage thrifts shops. The aesthetic and coziness of the house was practically unbeatable. My friends and ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

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Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown
Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!

Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!

Salem
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitol City ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"GREAT location in the heart of downtown Salem. The property is basically an older style two-bedroom apartment with great high ceilings and two huge windows in the living room. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom and show was terrific. It's definitely an older unit, but very comfortable and clean. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!
Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

2.5 out of 5
3304 Market St Ne, Salem, OR
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and welcoming. My room was clean, quite large, and comfortable. The lobby is pretty bare, with just a few chairs and tables and complimentary coffee which I did not try. The elevator flooring is in need of replacment (missing linoleum in places). There are several shops and ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Shilo Inn Suites - Salem
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,065 reviews)
"Personnel and cleanliness"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Central Area

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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.

Court-Chemeketa Historic District
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Grant

Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.

Grant
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Northeast Neighbors

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

Northeast Neighbors
Bush House Museum featuring a garden

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.

South Central
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Southeast Salem

If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Willamette Heritage Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Salem
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Highland

While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highland

Central Area