South Gateway Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Christian Canterbury
Photo by Christian Canterbury

Popular places to visit

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
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 showing outdoor art

Oregon State Capitol

3/5(1 review)

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

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.

Creekside Golf Club

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.

Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion

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

Activities

Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

AU$449
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

AU$355
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
Salem Scavenger Hunt: Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

AU$19
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

AU$1,996
per traveller
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

AU$138
per adult
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

AU$345
per adult
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
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Our pick of the best South Gateway Hotel Deals

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! (1,017 reviews)
"Simple, nice, friendly atmosphere"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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The Hotel Salem
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
2.5 out of 5
1600 Motor Ct Ne, Salem, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$152 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$152
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
"The property and rooms were worn a bit from age but nicely renovated in the past several years. Great dig park. Most comfortable bed. Great staff."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
The Independence
The Independence
3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (845 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Very friendly staff. Walkable area. Nice places close by to stroll."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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The Independence
Oregon Garden Resort
Oregon Garden Resort
3 out of 5
895 W Main St, Silverton, OR
The price is AU$285 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$285
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Always the best!
"The Gardens is always my favorite place to stay. The food is always good, the drinks are great and the atmosphere and employees are fabulous!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Oregon Garden Resort
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE, Salem, OR
The price is AU$263 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$263
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Wonderful place to stay!
"Great place to stay. Staff was very friendly. Very clean. Lots of nice amenities. They also give you yummy cookies and water when you check in. I liked that they give you vouchers for Denny’s for breakfast."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
2 out of 5
2250 Mission St Se, Salem, OR
The price is AU$138 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$138
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Economical.
"Nice and clean. Kind and helpful staff. Shower has a small crack in the wall. Towel rack not very good."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
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Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway

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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.

Morningside
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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.

Sunnyslope
Bush House Museum showing a garden

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Historic Deepwood Estate and Bush Barn Art Center 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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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
Salem showing a park

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

Central Area

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