- The list below includes 12 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, Missouri, including 25 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Farms & Ranches, Canoeing and Military Museums.
- From Montauk State Park to Current River State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rolla and St. James.
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Coachlite Lanes in Rolla, Missouri feature automatic scoring for its 16 lanes as well as casual and competitive league play. Tournaments are also regularly held at the family-fun bowling site, which tests the skills of young and old alike.
24.8 Miles
A family entertainment center, The Zone features a laser tag arena along with a roller skating rink. The center provides arcade and redemption games, an inflatable play structure, party hosting, a concession stand, skate lessons and a skate shop.
25.3 Miles
Presenting the history which starts in the early 20th century, the Vacuum Museum exhibits over 600 vacuum cleaners in perfect condition and still functioning. The oldest vacuum is the Royal Model 1.
26.1 Miles
Kokomo Joe's Family Fun Center is a facility that has attractions such as laser tag, video game arcades, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, bumper cars, and mini bowling. The facility also has a snack shack and a bounce beach.
27.3 Miles
Fanning 66 Outpost showcases the world's largest rocking chair. Their main attraction is the archery store where they have everything an archer wants. Whatever an archer buys, they install right there, and they expertly tune the bow. Then the archer can try it out their 40-yard indoor range.
27.3 Miles
A musical revue, the 7 person cast of Red, Hot & Blue dances through music from the 40s all the way to the 80s. The revue has performed in Branson since 1996.
28.0 Miles
Bob's Gasoline Alley has a vast collection of roadside memorabilia, including gas pumps and signs that are still on their original poles. Food is available for those who make an appointment in advance.
32.2 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreation activities including canoeing, camping, and kayaking with Lay Z Day Canoes & Camping. They also offer rafts, horseshoes, sand volleyball, swimming, and fishing.
32.7 Miles
The Aafes Theatre is a movie theater that is a part of the Fort Leonard Wood military base. The theatre is open to the public and features special nights like, family movie night with discount prices and advanced film screenings.
32.8 Miles
The site features a red building which houses the grist mill. Tours are offered and visitors can take short walks around the Alley Spring. There are picnic areas and campgrounds on the site. The site preserves the historic red mill built in 1894.