What's Central Area Like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, why not check out Central Area? Take in some culture at Elsinore Theater and Capitol City Theater. There's plenty more to see, including Salem First United Methodist Church and Oregon State Capitol.
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
- Salem First United Methodist Church
- Oregon State Capitol
- Salem Convention Center
- Willamette University
- Willamette River
Things to Do in Central Area
- Elsinore Theater
- Salem Riverfront Carousel
- Capitol City Theater
- Willamette Heritage Center
- Historic Deepwood Estate
Other Popular Central Area Attractions
- Saturday Market
- The Hallie Ford Museum of Art
When Is the Best Time to Visit Salem?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 66°F)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 42°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, November, March (average 6 inches of rainfall)