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.
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.
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
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Top hotels in South Gateway
The Hotel Salem
We have stayed multiple times. This time we were short on towels and washcloths for two people. I’m sure we could have gotten more, if we asked, but we were too tired to pursue it, at the time we checked in. Still, we would come back.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
This is just a wonderful place to stay. The room was spacious with a sitting area and a work desk. I am definitely coming back.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Really good
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Yes
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
From the ease of valet parking to the decorated lobby and the well appointed room, we appreciated this hotel and enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
I travel frequently for work and often stay in multiple hotels each week. This property is usually my final stop before heading home, and it’s one I genuinely enjoy. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. The room layout makes sense, with everything positioned where you’d naturally ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 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 Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course and Minto-Brown Island Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery 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 Elsinore Theater.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
