Visit South Gateway
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.
Union Street Railroad Bridge
You can find out about the history of Salem with a stop at Union Street Railroad Bridge. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Creekside Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Creekside Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Top hotels in South Gateway
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Stay was quite with courteous staff, pool, jacuzzi and sauna. breakfast through Dennys with $10 coupon, downside is no vegan option and considerable time at Dennys (almost 45-60 min)
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Clean room
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Hotel Salem
Everything was great. Breakfast had many options. Great area for your pet. All in all we had a great stay!!!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
Would of liked softer biscuits. Other than that, it was pretty good.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
B
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
The front desk rep ensured I received a quiet room, he very friendly. I loved my room, #104, & it was pet friendly. The room was odorless & everything was clean & in working order. The buffet breakfast was great. I'll definitely stay here again, thank you!!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.
Sunnyslope
While Sunnyslope isn't home to many top sights, Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course and Minto-Brown Island Park 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.
Southeast Salem
If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery 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.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
