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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.
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.
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

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Top hotels in South Gateway

The Hotel Salem
The room was very clean, and the staff is very courteous.
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
The room was very clean. Breakfast was very good and the breakfast eating area was bright and airy with a large window looking out on a semi-natural area. A nice change from cramped breakfast rooms.
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025

Studio 6 Suites Albany, OR
From personal out of town, the front desk staff is really nice and also the girl who cleaned my room was amazing as well. Good prices as number one.
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Great stay!
Reviewed on 10 Nov, 2025

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The room was very spacious. Double sinks and vanity space. Very clean and breakfast was included
Reviewed on 19 Nov, 2025

Comfort Suites Salem
Clean comfortable super quiet!
Reviewed on 19 Nov, 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, Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush House Museum 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, Regal Santiam 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 Willamette Heritage Center.

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


