Visit South Central
Popular places to visit
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.
Bush Barn Art Center
A treasure trove of regional arts and crafts is showcased at this exciting and educational contemporary art center, located on a heritage Oregon farmstead.
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.
Things to do
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Top hotels in South Central
New 2 Bd Luxury Townhouse- King Bed, Downtown, near Hospital, Close to Wineries
Paula was a terrific host. Her home was clean and new, well stocked and accurately described. Furniture was new and comfortable. The location worked great for us to split our time between hiking and wine tasting. Happy with our experience!
Reviewed on 13 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
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Hotel and room were excellent Food was dry and not cooked correctly.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Nice front desk person.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Best Western Woodburn
Breakfast fresh
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Central
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland are top sights worth seeing.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol 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.
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.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
