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.
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.
Willamette University
Explore the campus of Willamette University during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
Things to do
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Top hotels in South Gateway
The Hotel Salem
This was a nice hotel that was quiet and clean. With prices through the roof in Albany because of OSU game the short drive was well worth the savings.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
We were just pleasantly surprised by this best western! They had delicious cookies for all four of us when we arrived! The Dennys breakfast was fun for the kiddos. Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
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Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
The room was very clean. Breakfast was very good and the breakfast eating area was bright and airy with a large window looking out on a semi-natural area. A nice change from cramped breakfast rooms.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Studio 6 Suites Albany, OR
The room was clean. The staff was polite. Check in was easy. Older hotel....somewhat noisey on the bottom floor. Above neighbors were up at 5 "moving furniture" (not really, just loud walkers).
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Great stay!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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, Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush House Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate 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.
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.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
