Visit West Salem
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.
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.
Willamette University
Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Top hotels in West Salem
The Hotel Salem
We stay here several times year.. love it!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Hotel staff were kind and helpful. Room was clean and beautiful, great view of the ocean! Happy
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
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Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The lady at check in was amazing. I cant remembered her name. 😢😢 The valet people were very courteous and amazing too.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
La habitacion Hera muy confortable y limpia el personal muy atentos y amables
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
I travel frequently for work and often stay in multiple hotels each week. This property is usually my final stop before heading home, and it’s one I genuinely enjoy. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. The room layout makes sense, with everything positioned where you’d naturally ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Salem
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
Grant
Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salem Armory Auditorium and Oregon State Capitol.
Highland
While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater 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.
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 Elsinore Theater.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
