Hotels near McNary Field - SLE, Salem

Salem has a lot to explore about. We were there for day surgery. I was impressed with Salem General Hospital. It is a great facility and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Some sights around the city are the State Capitol Building, the fairgrounds and the downtown area.

Didn't get a chance to spend a lot of time in Salem. Difficult to drive during Christmastime with fog and very heavy traffic coming from Portland, but thankfully no snow! Was visiting family so had no choice but would do it again in good weather, especially in summer. Think there's a lot to do in the area!

Tours of flowers and are busses available downtown, ? Walked to fast food places. didn't know the area for restaurants, mission ##22, seemed to be rather high traffic area, cars ,trucks racing down streets, ,didn't see much police vehicles around town

We came to Salem to visit the Capitol - and found it under refurbishment so could not be visited (It will be completed in 2026). We did visit the Old Courthouse and found friendly people who answered our questions. Hiking in Silver Falls State Park (45 minutes away) was enjoyable. The Heritage Center was very interesting - and definitely worth investing some time there. We very much enjoyed The Yard with its selection of about 20 food carts to choose from - we ate there both nights of our stay.

Salem like most Oregon towns goes to bed early. Since we are old that suited us just fine. Beautiful areas to look at Christmas lights. We were out late and early walking our dog and the area was quiet and safe.

Salem is quite small and unfortunately the state capitol was undergoing building work (it's one of the main sights). Not too many shops and restaurants downtown but the ones I went too were very good. Good place for a couple of days visit.