Free & Cheap Things to Do in Salem, SC

  • The list below includes 66 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, South Carolina, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Art Gallery, History Museums and Fishing.
  • From Devils Fork State Park to Oconee Station State Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Highlands, Walhalla, Clemson and Clayton.
  • The list below includes 66 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, South Carolina, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Art Gallery, History Museums and Fishing.
  • From Devils Fork State Park to Oconee Station State Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Highlands, Walhalla, Clemson and Clayton.
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4.6 Miles
86% 135 votes
National & State Parks 161 Holcombe CIR, Salem, SC 29676 MoreLess Info
Providing the only public access to Lake Joccassee, Devils Fork State Park is notable for its mountain streams, waterfalls, and trout fishing, its clear water is also ideal for scuba diving. Overnight accommodation is available via campgrounds or fully-furnished villas.
5.8 Miles
91% 32 votes
Historic Sites 500 Oconee Station RD, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
Originally both a military outpost and a trading post, Oconee Station State Historic Site is still home to the William Richards House, and a stone blockhouse dating to the late 1700s. Take a guided tour, or hike the site's trails to Station Cove Falls.
10.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 124 E Main Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
Walhalla's Art Circle Gallery is an art gallery and creative space that showcases the works of local artists. The gallery rotates the works on display on a monthly basis, and hosts special events.
10.0 Miles
83% 59 votes
Waterfalls Walhalla, SC MoreLess Info
Issaqueena Falls is a waterfall destination accessible via a gentle trail to a lookout at the top. A more challenging hike to the bottom provides an impressive scenic view.
10.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
History Museums 123 Browns Square Drive, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
Housed in a restored 1892 tobacco barn, the Oconee Heritage Center is a community operated museum. Featuring exhibits and historic information on the area from the antebellum era on through modern times, it also hosts special events throughout the year.
10.0 Miles
87% 68 votes
Historic Sites Walhalla, SC MoreLess Info
An abandoned attempt to link Charleston and Cincinnati, Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel was never completed. Visitors can now walk halfway through the 1600 ft long tunnel, which was also used by Clemson University as an ideal location for curing blue cheese.
10.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Military Museums 13 Short Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
The Oconee County Veterans Museum contains a variety of military artifacts related to the Civil War and the first and second World Wars. The 'collection' room contains toys and military models.
11.1 Miles
92% 24 votes
Horseback Riding 6420 Whitewater Road, Sapphire, NC 28774 MoreLess Info
Ride the historic Cherokee Footpath on horseback, following in Daniel Boone's footsteps at the Whitewater Equestrian Center, or stay behind and mine for gems in their family friendly barn. On the ride, trail guides discuss local folklore, history, and ecology.
11.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 255 E Bear Swamp Road, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
End Of The Road Studios serves as a home, studio, and gallery for artists and couple Stan Dubose and Robin Anne Cooper. The gallery was built on the historic DuBose family farm.
11.8 Miles
100% 8 votes
Family Fun Center 510 E. Halfway Branch Rd., Walhalla, SC MoreLess Info
Sweet Retreat is a family fun center which sets itself apart from other 'entertainment centers' by offering ice cream, frozen yogurt, and hand-made chocolate. Attractions include an arcade, mini golf, go carts, and laser tag.
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