- 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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5.3 Miles
Valley View Mall is great for local shopping and has stores to interest people of all ages. Visit stores from your favorite designers, eat at a high end restaurant, or kick back and watch a movie with the family.
6.1 Miles
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5th Street SW & Washington Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
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With lots of grassy area, Highland Dog Park is popular with dog owners. And with designated spaces for both small and large dogs, it is suitable for all breeds. Other park amenities include doggie water fountains, waste bags and benches.
6.2 Miles
Carmike Cinemas 10 is a comfortable - if not exactly spotless - theatre that offers first-run movies. While the concessions can be pricey, they offer a rewards card that offers special promotions and discounts.
6.3 Miles
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Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA 24011
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Eight permanent exhibits are housed at the Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium such as a 750-gallon aquarium, a light and sound arcade, and galleries linked to several areas of the scientific field. The science center itself is hands-on with plenty games and activities in which to participa…
6.3 Miles
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Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA 24011
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The History Museum & Historical Society of Western Virginia promotes an education experience of history in general with an emphasis of Western Virginia territory. The museum features a presentation of the Roanoke Valley that includes artifacts and information on the areas early Native American tribes.
6.4 Miles
This passive recreation area features a five mile trail system, include a two mile trail to the summit of Read Mountain. Visitors who are interested in photo opportunities may enjoy the view that the Read Mountain Preserve has to offer.
6.4 Miles
Priding themselves on creating balanced craft brews, the brewers at Roanoke Railhouse Brewery make a variety of original and unique beers. They offer four different varieties of beer, and their taproom is open for visitors to sample their wares.
6.4 Miles
Roanoke Food Tours offers food and cultural tours of downtown Roanoke. The company has outings for birthday parties, baby showers, work socials, anniversaries, corporate events, and educational field trips, bridal events, and culinary groups.
6.5 Miles
Learning and family fun is combined in the institute of Center in the Square. There is an aquarium, butterfly habitat, several museums, live entertainment options, and a rooptop pavilion for use during good weather.
6.5 Miles
The O.Winston Link Museum is located in a restored Raymond Loewy designed passenger railway station. It displays the largest collection of the famous photographer's images of life during the 1950s along the railroad.