Visit West Salem
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.
Salem Riverfront Park
After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, 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 West Salem
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 Nov 13, 2025
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Omar, the front desk associate was amazing. Knowledgeable, kind, courteous and professional. The room is amazing, spacious, clean, great bed and did I mention everything is clean? 10/10 will come here again on future travels. Thanks Omar, you're awesome!
Reviewed on Nov 16, 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 Nov 15, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
Maria did a really good job of keeping plenty of breakfast items available to customers. The bed was comfortable and the area was quieter than expected being just off the highway overall it was a very good value and I plan on staying there again next time I’m visiting family in Oregon.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Great stay!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
The Independence
Clean rooms.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Salem
Central Area
If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
Grant
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant and surrounding area, you can visit Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.
Highland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland and surrounding area, you can visit Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater.
South Central
While visiting South Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate.
Court-Chemeketa Historic District
Court-Chemeketa Historic District might not have many top sights, but Oregon State Capitol and Willamette Heritage Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northeast Neighbors
If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
