South Central Travel Guide
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Visit South Central
Stay near popular South Central attractions
Things to do

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Top hotels in South Central

Located in close proximity to Willamette University, 2 bedroom 2 bath.
"This is our second time staying at the Lincoln House. We love it. Vaughn, our host, is great. Very fast in responding if you have a question. We travel with our little dog and it is a very dog friendly place. We would always like to stay at the Lincoln House when we come to Salem."
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Oregon Garden Resort

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"I’ve stayed here twice in the last year for high school soccer matches and we have felt well taken care of both times in our stays! The front desk is top notch and a joy to visit with. The pool area is lovely. Rooms spacious and comfortable! The only down side is the breakfast is a voucher for Denny’s ..."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

The Hotel Salem
"Clean and quiet."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
"Room was very clean, bed was firm which I prefer, pillows were lumpy and terrible. The shower pressure was horrible. Staff is okay, find it strange to put a QR code on the bed to tip the cleaning staff. The air conditioning smelt like cat pee when I turned it down on so I opened the window, but wouldn’t ..."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Good breakfast"
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026
Where to stay in South Central

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

Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland are top sights worth seeing.

West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

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










