South Gateway Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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's Pasture Park
Bush's Pasture Park is just one of the places to see in Salem, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
Activities
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Our pick of the best South Gateway Hotel Deals
Modern + Bright South Salem Townhouse with King Bed + Game Room
Great host's.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Salem
The hotel is clean, upgraded, and safe. This area in Salem isn ’t the best but the hotel has security patrols during the night time.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Oregon Garden Resort
Clean room with vaulted ceilings.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Great amenities, clean rooms, and amazing breakfast accommodationsz
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Our stay was well worth it. Staff was very friendly. The hotel is very clean.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Staff friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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 Historic Deepwood Estate 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, Historic Deepwood Estate and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland 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 Historic Deepwood Estate.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
