West Salem Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
I love the location because it is very close to my family. They have good restaurants around the area. Parking is easy
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Oregon Garden Resort
This place was pretty. There is a lounge off the lobby and a restaurant with great food. You can access the garden, but we didn't do that.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Nice, modern room was clean, comfortable and quiet (I got a room not on the freeway side). Breakfast is fine and parking is easy. Small but nice exercise room. Very nice pool area although I didn't use it. Great front desk staff
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Best Western Woodburn
Breakfast was good but only 3 main things
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
Has more bfst choices than is common, and a good bfst restaurant within walking distance. This property a little hard to find. Close to outlet shops. Staff was courteous.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Independence
Great place
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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 Willamette Heritage Center and Oregon State Capitol.
Highland
While Highland isn't home to many top sights, L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum 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.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
