Central Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Central Area attractions

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Salem Riverfront Park

8.6/10 (355 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

AU$417
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

AU$258
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

AU$143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
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Our pick of the best Central Area Hotel Deals

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se Salem OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$255 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
AU$255
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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 AU$180 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$180
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Salem OR
Stay at this holiday home in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Regal Cinebarre Movieland are located ...
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Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown
New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historic Building In Downtown Salem Oregon

New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historic Building In Downtown Salem Oregon

Salem OR
Stay at this golf apartment in Salem. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitol City Theater and Salem Riverfront ...
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New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historic Building In Downtown Salem Oregon
The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building

The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building

Salem OR
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitol City Theater ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"I’ve stayed this property before and it’s perfectly located. Lots of food around, good coffee (guv cup). There was a minor issue with some construction that was going on right outside the apartment. By no means the property managers fault. The city had provided incorrect dates for the construction. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

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The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is AU$185 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$185
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,131 reviews)
"Haven’t helped us to check in. She was friendly and explained everything thoroughly. They had a fireplace that was very nice. Everything was clean and the restaurant at the resort was good we had dinner there. Also at the restaurant they have free breakfast and the employee Jason overheard that I ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

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Our guide on where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Southeast Salem

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

A pedestrian bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and a large globe sculpture.

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.

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Northgate

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

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Open Photo by Christian Canterbury

Northeast Neighbors

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

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