- TripBuzz found 50 things to do with kids in or near Salem, Virginia, including 43 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Roanoke, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Bedford.
- From Salem Red Sox to Salem Stadium, the Salem area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Dog Park.
- Within close proximity of Roanoke, Salem is a popular suburb with commuters. Offering an array of sports, arts and culture, the city is home to Roanoke College and a minor league baseball team known as the Salem Red Sox. An historical town, several homes, schools and college buildings have made the National Register of Historic Places.
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New River Junction would be a hit among outdoor enthusiasts. Recreational activities include canoeing, kayaking, tubing and fishing. Camping is also available, and water, electricity and even free Wi-Fi are offered.
35.7 Miles
Offering lessons on how to ride a horse, Snow Creek Ranch has instructors that lead horseback ride trips through its farmland. The ranch has barrels and other obstacles for visitors to try on horseback.
35.8 Miles
Home to two trails, Rock Castle Gorge and Black Ridge, Rocky Knob Recreational Area offers forested hills for visitors to explore. The park has a variety of wildflowers scattered across the fields for visitors to look at.
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Live butterflies are held within a climate-controlled indoor garden at the Butterflies at the Bridge attraction. Hundreds of butterflies from around the world and the local region are housed in the building with an open-air setting to come face-to-face with the creatures.
36.4 Miles
There is a lot to learn from a hike though the caverns by the Natural Bridge. Guides describe the history of the caverns as well as the bridge, which has been included as a one of the 'Seven Natural Wonders of the World.'
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Within Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains is a naturally formed rock shape and related caverns that is called the Natural Bridge Caverns. The natural trail around the landmark explores the stone arch, Cedar Creek, and Lace Falls while there is also an indoor butterfly garden for visitors.
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US 11 & 130, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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The stone archway that is known as The Natural Bridge of Virginia serves as a main outdoor landmark in the state. It is 20 stories tall and 100 feet wide then 40 feet thick, and the stone monument is accessible by a smooth nature trail.
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PO Box 87, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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One of the largest collections of childhood toys and memorabilia is housed at The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge of Virginia. A wide variety of games, toys, and relics from childhood contained in the collection date back to 1740 and even include modern collectibles.
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147 votes
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
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Originally constructed by Seth Raynor in 1924, Jack Nicklaus redesigned the Greenbrier Golf Course in 1977. This resort course is the only course in the world to host the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup.
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During the Cold War, the Greenbrier Government Relocation Facility was to be the location that top United States government officials were to be evacuated to should the need arise. Visitors can tour the facility, better known as The Bunker, including the decontamination area and the power plant.