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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30.7 Miles
97% 30 votes
Fishing 95 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 MoreLess Info
Known for its fly fishing services, Davidson River Outfitters offers guided fishing tours of the regional rivers of the Southern Appalachians. The shop also hosts instructional classes where visitors can learn how to fly tie and build rods.
30.8 Miles
98% 514 votes
Waterfalls Hwy 276, Pisgah Forest, NC MoreLess Info
The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
30.8 Miles
84% 83 votes
Waterfalls Hwy 276, Pisgah Forest, NC MoreLess Info
The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
31.8 Miles
90% 124 votes
Bridges Little Gap Creek, Greenville, SC MoreLess Info
Built in 1820, Poinsett Bridge has been named on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge is mostly intact and has a 14 foot gothic arch, there are trails and picnic areas surrounding the bridge for visitors to enjoy.
32.1 Miles
95% 610 votes
Waterfalls Pisgah Forest, NC MoreLess Info
Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide that is 60 feet long. Visitors can slide down the waterfall which empties 11,000 gallons of water into the tidal pool below each minute.
32.4 Miles
95% 21 votes
Pubs 313 N Main Street, Anderson, SC MoreLess Info
Growler Haus is a growler shop where patrons can sample and fill their growlers with a number of craft beers including regional draughts. They also have a selection of bottled beers along with live music and food.
32.4 Miles
90% 50 votes
Sports Museums 356 Field Street, Greenville, SC MoreLess Info
Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum was first opened to the public in 2008. The Museum is the brick house in which Shoeless Joe Jackson lived and died and contains many of his personal belongings and over 2,000 books related to baseball.
32.4 Miles
33% 3 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 134-A N Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621 MoreLess Info
At Burgundy Blues Club 134, visitors can relax on some of the couches near the stage while enjoying live blues music. The club has a restaurant that serves American classic dishes, while the bar serves beer.
32.5 Miles
80% 10 votes
Mountains Pisgah Forest, NC MoreLess Info
Part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cold Mountain sits in Asheville, North Carolina. This scenic mountain is part of the sophisticated resort experience modern Asheville offers. It is a fantastic destination for romantic getaways.
32.5 Miles
95% 56 votes
History Museums 101 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29624 MoreLess Info
Celebrating history and preservation, Anderson County Museum has one the Award of Achievement for the quality of preservation they demand. Exhibits include a hot air balloon, agriculture, Buena Vista, and much more.
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