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
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Top hotels in South Gateway
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The rooms are very clean and great breakfast.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
The Hotel Salem
Wonderful staff. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Nice amenities.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Comfort Suites Salem
Nice hotel. Wish the hot tub was a little hotter.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
Excellent staff, very clean
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Yes , fresh …. Limited
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
It’s always a pleasure staying at the Holman. The location is great and gives you the ability to walk not only to the beautiful waterfront or simple eat your way though downtown Salem.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
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 Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater.
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 Honeywood Winery and Wunderland.
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.
