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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44.0 Miles
46% 105 votes
Historic Sites Helen, GA 30571 MoreLess Info
Romeo and Juliet Indian Mound Tragedy Site is an Indian burial mound. It is named after the fictional characters Rome and Juliet as apparently a man and a lady who were from different tribes but were in a relationship are buried here.
44.0 Miles
93% 258 votes
Waterfalls Maggie Valley, NC MoreLess Info
A double waterfall featured on the Cherokee Nation, Soco Falls is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Easily accessed from Highway 19, the falls are located at the end of a five-minute walk down a maintained trail.
44.1 Miles
74% 47 votes
Horseback Riding 2607 Dellwood Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 MoreLess Info
Equestrian tour company Queen's Farm Stables is located in Waynesville, North Carolina. All excursions are guided by seasoned staff members who are also expert riders. Each trip includes plenty of time for photography.
44.2 Miles
94% 374 votes
Mini Golf 7914 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 MoreLess Info
Alpine Mini Golf is an 18 hole miniature golf course which offers more than just an entertaining game of golf. The facility also maintains a number of bird houses, picnic areas, a stream which flows through the golf course and an ice cream parlor.
44.2 Miles
89% 1386 votes
Tubing 590 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 MoreLess Info
Cool River Tubing offers tubing on the Chattahoochee River with a choice between a long and short ride depending upon the visitor's requirement. They can also enjoy picnic and buy souvenirs at the outpost.
44.2 Miles
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Fishing Big Cove Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Open to public fishing, Morgan Mill Trout Farm stocks a pond with rainbow trout for visitors to fish in. The farm also has a service where visitors can have their newly caught fish filleted and packed with ice.
44.3 Miles
89% 497 votes
River Helen, GA MoreLess Info
The word Chattahoochee is an Indian word which means 'river of painted rocks' relating to the fact that many colorful rock formations can be found along the Chattahoochee River. The surrounding area is also home to a number of recreation activities.
44.4 Miles
80% 304 votes
Historic Sites 398 US Highway 441, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
The Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina is the most important Cherokee Reservation in the United States. Its residents welcome visitors and offer many traditional crafts for sale. The Reservation also hosts cultural seminars and educational events.
44.4 Miles
98% 49 votes
Paddleboarding 6 Veggie Stand Dr., Hiawassee, GA 30546 MoreLess Info
Stand-up paddleboard tour provider Southern Water Trails LLC is based in Hiawassee, Georgia. Kids and adults enjoy exploring the local waterways on their own self-propelled, floating board. All gear rental fees are included in the tour price.
44.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Mini Golf 8065 S Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 MoreLess Info
Featuring a style and aesthetic in keeping with Helen's German mountain village theme, Bavarian Mountain Miniature Golf offers two 18 hole miniature golf courses as well as a video game arcade.
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