Title: Central Area Travel Guide: Best of Central Area, Salem Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Area-Salem-Hotels.0-n553248635976481837-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Salem](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Salem.d602975.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Salem](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Salem.d602975.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Central Area Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Area.d553248635976481837.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Area Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Area.d553248635976481837.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Area Travel Guide ## Salem ![High-angle view of downtown Salem, showing city streets, buildings, and parking lots. Urban development along a river. Oregon, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481837/8693bae3-8dfb-46ec-833c-ca7cbe36df95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![High-angle view of downtown Salem, showing city streets, buildings, and parking lots. Urban development along a river. Oregon, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481837/8693bae3-8dfb-46ec-833c-ca7cbe36df95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We decided to walk across this bridge after visiting the nearby Children’s Museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602975/b58e8d29-86c3-4138-a124-a6a584ce783c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oregon Capitol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602975/1684662d-3708-4382-93c5-69b89f4e68aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Having waiters take your order INSIDE the movie theater. Eat at tables in the audience. It's an Oregin thing. Don't know if I like it](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602975/320eb8e7-1955-467e-9080-665449170afb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Area Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Salem travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Salem.dx602975) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Pedestrian Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge in the Riverfront city park in Salem, Oregon, over Willamette River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185371/2ad3b26f-4d26-4c3e-8d63-85529f64af41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salem-Riverfront-Park-Central-Area.d6185371.Attraction) ![Oregon State Capitol which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090427/dbd277fb-7a65-494d-93e4-677a7184489b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oregon-State-Capitol-Central-Area.d6090427.Attraction) ![0_NA004529](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090435/10056e6f-e7ae-4cef-a8df-f833c994dc9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Willamette Valley Vineyards 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Willamette-Valley-Vineyards-Salem.d6090435.Attraction) ![Bush House Museum featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185375/ba892a78-b9b7-4392-b63f-1ae31ba43a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bushs-Pasture-Park-South-Central.d6090417.Attraction) ![Trees at Mount Hood, Oregon; Shutterstock ID 204325651; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161319/ddb5021e-60a2-4f6e-a469-db19032a4bd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orchard Heights Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Orchard Heights Winery during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orchard-Heights-Winery-Salem.d6161319.Attraction) #### Willamette University Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Willamette-University-Central-Area.d6161136.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50176847/b1f84c24-2985-44f7-a027-292852bc572d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour £962 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-willamette-valley-wine-tour.a50176847.activity-details) ![get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327243/68629def-c9d8-458a-bef9-d055d60e99b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland £72 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silver-falls-waterfall-hiking-tour-from-portland.a47327243.activity-details) ![Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3406634/212c4008-9819-4727-9853-50d5c2e9d13a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private £167 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-jetboat-tour-for-six-private.a3406634.activity-details) [See all activities in Salem](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Salem.d602975.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Central Area ![Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88780000/88779000/88778907/0cd98fc8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton 195 Commercial Street SE Salem OR £111 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (406 reviews) Clean rooms friendly staff Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=88778907&PinnedHotelID=88778907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481837) ![The Grand Hotel - Salem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1149500/1149482/92d9d428_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grand Hotel - Salem 201 Liberty St Se Salem OR £124 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) The room was well laid out with adequate amenities. The staff was more than friendly and Bentley’s produced a wonderful lunch. We have no issue with the hotel, just with the City of Salem. As a state capital it is an embarrassment. Dirty, disorganized, unfriendly and more interested in it’s ultra-liberal ... Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1149482&PinnedHotelID=1149482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481837) ![Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103930000/103921700/103921670/412d29f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown Salem OR Stay at this holiday home in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Saturday Market are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews) We had a splendid time here. We arrived on Christmas evening to a lighted Christmas tree, stockings and lights on the mantel and a welcome basket full of goodies on the table. The decor was unique and enchanting. The kitchen had plenty of room for multiple people to cook. The living room was comfortable ... Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=103921670&PinnedHotelID=103921670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481837) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=103921670&PinnedHotelID=103921670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481837) ![The Hotel Salem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66800/66758/741fa06b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hotel Salem 4370 Commercial St Se Salem OR Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,136 reviews) No hot tub Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=66758&PinnedHotelID=66758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481837) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=66758&PinnedHotelID=66758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481837) ![Oregon Garden Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417100/2417005/20b88038_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oregon Garden Resort 895 W Main St Silverton OR £80 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) The room was great, and the staff was very courteous. There was quite a bit of confusion over the availability of services during certain hours, but this was neither here nor there. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=2417005&PinnedHotelID=2417005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481837) ![Comfort Suites Salem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64100/64092/0f1dc62a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Suites Salem 630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £84 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,212 reviews) Courteous. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=64092&PinnedHotelID=64092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481837) [See all 334 properties in Central Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976481837) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Salem-Court-Chemeketa-Historic-District.dx944535517953921024) ![Grants Pass Oregon Rogue River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478209/9af34d62-81cd-46b6-a979-38480f984d5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salem-Grant.dx553248635976478209) ![Random old house that looked like it had history and was very classic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602975/f24aa00f-3f06-4fc6-8f6d-0b6b0ee60ab7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Neighbors If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salem-Northeast-Neighbors.dx553248635976476964) ![Bush House Museum featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185375/ba892a78-b9b7-4392-b63f-1ae31ba43a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Central If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salem-South-Central.dx553248635976480842) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salem-Highland.dx897612999347671040) ![Oregon State Capital Building in spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479523/2bd26615-5ae9-4b10-819a-0b2bb0a45c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southeast Salem If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salem-Southeast-Salem.dx553248635976479523) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Central Area Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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