- The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, Virginia, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Breweries and History Museums.
- From Salem Rotary Dog Park to Dixie Caverns, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Roanoke, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Bedford.
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A gallery with a varied collection, Lexington Artists Co-Op is a group of artists and crafters working together to promote their work and passion for art. The group includes painters, photographers and pastel artists.
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Hidden Cottage is an art gallery within a small bungalow setting showcasing artwork from a variety of local artists and craftsman. The gallery also features several antiques, primarily from the Southwest Virginia area.
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With all films shown in digital projection, R/C State Cinema 3 hosts the latest blockbuster movies for visitors to see. The cinema offers discounted tickets for active military and on select days of the week.
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The most important academic events at Washington and Lee University are held at the Lee Chapel & Museum. The building also attracts guests with its state-of-the-art museum which includes Lee's preserved office.
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The location of the Stonewall Jackson Grave is within the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery. The famous Confederate general is buried in the cemetery as well as 144 Confederate veterans, two governors of Virginia, and Margaret Junkin Preston.
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The famous Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson lived in the building now known as the Stonewall Jackson House before his successes in the Civil War. The historic home covers both Jackson's pre-war life and antebellum Virginia as a whole.
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The ninth-oldest college in the United States is Washington & Lee University. Almost all the buildings on campus are the original historic structures, and the landscapes tend to be very well maintained for those who wish to walk through campus for the views.
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An outdoor swimming pool, Lexington Municipal Pool is open daily in the summer and offers both season and daily passes. Visitors can enjoy lap swimming, swim lessons, aqua exercise, game nights and grill nights.
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The changes of the United States during the 20th century in terms of diplomatic and military affairs are presented in the George C. Marshall Museum. Specifically, the museum looks at these shifts through the collections, exhibits, and objects linked with Marshall and his fellow contemporaries.
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Named for the famous military and political leader, the George C. Marshall Museum & Research Library shares his history with the public. Guests can explore Marshall's legacy through museum exhibits and the library's written records of his life and career.