What's Central Area like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Central Area. Take in some culture at Elsinore Theater and Willamette Heritage Center. There's plenty more to see, including Oregon State Capitol and Salem Convention Center.
How to get to Central Area
Flying to:
- Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field), 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Central Area
Things to see and do in and around Central Area
What to see in Central Area
- Oregon State Capitol
- Salem Convention Center
- Willamette University
- Salem Riverfront Park
- Bush's Pasture Park
Things to do in Central Area
- Elsinore Theater
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Willamette Heritage Center
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- Capitol City Theater
Other popular Central Area attractions
- Willamette River
- Salem First United Methodist Church
- State Capitol State Park
- Saturday Market
When is the best time to visit Salem?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 5°C)
- Rainiest months: December, January, November, March (average 162 mm of rainfall)