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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Elsinore Theater
Enjoy a performance at Elsinore Theater, a storied theater in Salem. While you're here, you can savor 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Top hotels in South Gateway
The Hotel Salem
Amazing staff, clean rooms, eco friendly and convenient in the area.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Really good
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
We had a great stay with our dogs. We felt safe and enjoyed the breakfast selection.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
Definitely was worth it. I’m always happy to pay a bit more for someplace that I’m not going to bring home bedbugs or have to deal with tweakers in the building or parking lot. Room was really clean, property was clean, I felt safe there, staff were super friendly and helpful and breakfast had a ...
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The lady at check in was amazing. I cant remembered her name. 😢😢 The valet people were very courteous and amazing too.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Comfort Suites Salem
Excellent service
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Gateway
Morningside
Though Morningside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bush House Museum and Oregon State Capitol.
Sunnyslope
While there might not be top attractions in Sunnyslope, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course and Minto-Brown Island Park.
South Central
While visiting South Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bush House Museum and Soap box derby.
Southeast Salem
While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery.
Court-Chemeketa Historic District
Court-Chemeketa Historic District might not have many top sights, but Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
