Free & Cheap Things to Do in Roanoke, VA

  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Roanoke, Virginia, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Breweries.
  • From Center in the Square to Read Mountain Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Roanoke and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bedford, Salem, Christiansburg and Hot Springs.
  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Roanoke, Virginia, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Breweries.
  • From Center in the Square to Read Mountain Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Roanoke and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bedford, Salem, Christiansburg and Hot Springs.
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0.0 Miles
Players practice their short games on a safari-themed putt-putt golf course before heading to the arcade
4.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Bowling 1830 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153 MoreLess Info
Lee-Hi Lanes offers fun and safe opportunities for families to have fun year round. With reasonable prices, flexible hours of operation, and 40 lanes, families can spend hours having fun bowling.
5.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 1700 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153 MoreLess Info
At Carmike Salem Valley 8, guests can kick back, relax, and enjoy the newest movies in comfortable theaters with RealD 3D capabilities. Visitors also have access to a vast selection of buttery popcorn and other snacks.
5.7 Miles
91% 35 votes
Breweries 739 Kessler Mill Road, Salem, VA MoreLess Info
Beer enthusiasts will appreciate a trip to Parkway Brewing Company. Live music and food trucks round out the experience, and the property also features an outdoor beer garden. The brewery's tasting room is open Wednesdays - Saturdays.
5.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Dog Park 1301 Indiana Street, Salem, VA 24153 MoreLess Info
Salem Rotary Dog Park has separate, fenced-in areas for large and small dogs, with poop bags in both areas. The park is covered in wood chips, features pipes to crawl in and has a pavilion and benches.
6.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 801 E Main Street, Salem, VA 24153 MoreLess Info
Located in the historic Williams-Brown House, the Salem Historical Society presents local artifacts from early Indian settlements, relics from the Civil War and mementos from Salem's daily life. They also sponsor a gallery of local artwork and host workshops.
12.8 Miles
79% 126 votes
Other Tours 5753 West Main Street, Salem, VA 24153 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Dixie Caverns can explore the caverns in a 45-minute guided tour. Located in Roanoke County, Virginia, the limestone solution caverns were founded in 1920 by farm boys whose dog fell through a hole leading to the caves.
18.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Hot Springs, VA MoreLess Info
The Hidden Valley Trail is an easy flat walk or hike along the riverside. From the trail's edge, hikers can see the river, a creek, a trestle bridge, and a wooden bridge.
19.3 Miles
75% 12 votes
Farms & Ranches 1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA 24523 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Reba Farm Inn saddle up and hit the trails on the horse of their choice. Nightly accommodations are available at the bed and breakfast as are horseback riding lessons and summer horse camps.
19.6 Miles
77% 44 votes
Farms & Ranches 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA 24523 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated, Johnson's Orchards covers just over 200 acres of land and possesses 7,500 apple trees. Visitors can purchase freshly picked apples and apple products at the on-site market or can pick their own apples in the orchard.
21.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Falls Ridge Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073 MoreLess Info
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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