- 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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1 Market Square, Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA 24011
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Formerly known as the Art Museum of Western Virginia, the Taubman Museum of Art offers a permanent American Art collection for visitors to explore. The museum's collection includes the works of Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and Childe Hassam.
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With a history that dates to 1964, Mill Mountain Theatre has spent the last 50 years offering regional performances. The two stages present shows that include musical theatre, comedy improv, and free live readings.
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The Kirk Avenue Music Hall is a live musical entertainment facility that features local as well as nationally renowned musicians in an intimate setting. The facility has a sound and lighting system.
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The largest manmade star in the world is on display at the Mill Mountain Star & Park. It is considered to be a signature landmark of Roanoke and lights up the night in addition to the park activities like hiking, biking, and a zoo that surround the star.
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Roughly 2,155 pieces are contained within the Taubman Museum of Art collection. The works include regional, folk, American, visionary, and Southeast American contemporary art, and there are even workshop programs for children to learn to make their own art.
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Family owned and operated for five generations, the Jeter Farm is a working farm that also welcomes visitors for tours and other activities. The farm hosts an annual Fall Festival with events for families.
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Falls Ridge Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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Falls Ridge Nature Preserve features an 80 foot waterfall as well as one of the largest travertine deposits in the world. Visitors can see a distinctive and unusual natural area from a network of easy hiking trails.
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Strewn with rock formations made out of limestone, Falls Ridge Preserve features a variety of waterfalls and pools for visitors to hike to. The largest waterfall is over 80 feet tall, and is fed water from a natural spring.
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The Blacksburg Skate Park is an unsupervised skate park offering a recreational opportunity for skateboarders, bikers, and in-line skaters. The park is open to those ages five and up, with children under twelve requiring adult supervision.
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Art Pannonia is an art gallery that features large collections of original paintings and sculptures by artists ranging from local talents to internationally renowned figures. The gallery offers art classes, as well.