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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45.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 103 Guy Bark Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
End of the Trail is a Native American owned & operated horseback riding facility. They offer guided trail rides through the Smoky Mountains for patrons of all ages and no experience with horses is necessary.
45.3 Miles
87% 47 votes
Movie Theaters 61 Sequoyah Trail, Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
A variety of newly released Hollywood films are presented at Cherokee Phoenix Theaters. Movies are shown in 3D when available, and the seating has recently been renovated with the addition of new high back rocking theater chairs.
45.3 Miles
80% 20 votes
Tubing 9917 Hwy 75N, Helen, GA 30545 MoreLess Info
Helen Tubing is a location offering tubing trips as well as a waterpark to those who visit. During the warmer months, visitors enjoy tubing down the nearby river or enjoying the aquatic attractions located at the waterpark.
45.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 440 Sunnyside Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546 MoreLess Info
With views of the Tusquitee Mountains, Lake Chatuge Recreation Area offers visitors an area to boat, swim, and fish. It also has a trail circling the lake that visitors can walk on.
45.4 Miles
91% 905 votes
History Museums Highway 441 and Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Cherokee, North Carolina is home to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The institution explores the history of the Cherokee Nation, with a particular emphasis on its role in the history of the United States.
45.4 Miles
96% 50 votes
Bike Paths Bryson City, NC MoreLess Info
Designed for use by all types of outdoorsmen, Tsali Recreation Area provides several trails for horseback riding, bike riding, walking or hiking. With beautiful views, this picturesque park further offers a boat ramp and camping grounds for added enjoyment.
45.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 1400 Hwy 101 S, Greer, SC 29651 MoreLess Info
Featuring 28,000 square-feet of display area, BMW Zentrum is a museum focused on displaying and showcasing the BMW Company's heritage. Exhibits at the museum teach about the history of the company and also shows a virtual tour of the factory.
45.5 Miles
90% 102 votes
Gardens 13121 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA MoreLess Info
Fred Hamilton Gardens are botanical gardens which feature more that 400 varieties of rhododendron and a variety of other flowers and plants such as trillium, magnolias and more. The gardens also include multiple trails and offer scenic views of Lake Chatuge and Brasstown Bald.
45.5 Miles
96% 676 votes
Waterfalls Big Cove Road, Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
Majestic Mingo Falls is a 120-foot waterfall located adjacent to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Visitors may visit the falls, which lie on Native American reservation territory, for free. Mingo Falls sits on a trail approximately a half-mile from the parking lot.
45.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Gardens 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546 MoreLess Info
Established in 1982, the Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden features a large array of rhododendrons in addition to a variety of other flowers and trees, including azaleas and violets. The garden hosts special events and gatherings.
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