South Central Travel Guide

Salem

Bush House Museum showing a garden
Bush House Museum which includes a park
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Bush House Museum featuring a garden

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in South Central

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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice updated property. Seems a little pricy for comparable hotels, but nice."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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
The price is ₹7,687 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹7,687
₹8,648 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,011 reviews)
"Arrived late and left early. Overall nice place, I will plan a stay there again."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR
The price is ₹14,947 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹14,947
₹16,517 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (864 reviews)
"The staff is so welcoming, friendly and kind! They were so helpful to us with any questions we had while here. The hotel is right off the river, walking trail and in walking distance to the quaint little town with shopping and dining options. The hotel facilities are wonderful as well."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Independence
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St, Silverton, OR
The price is ₹13,307 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹13,307
₹14,705 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Very satisfied"

Reviewed on 18 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 ₹14,682 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹14,682
₹16,601 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"It was great for a group of four friends attending a wedding! The room was very spacious. Loved complimentary breakfast at Denny’s and the sauna! I also utilized the business center on site which was a great workspace."

Reviewed on 18 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 ₹6,828 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹6,828
₹7,681 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was nice size and clean."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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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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
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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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Northeast Neighbors

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

Northeast Neighbors
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Grant

Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.

Grant

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