- Our list of the best things to do in Salem, Virginia, features the top 70 nearby activities — including 25 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Salem, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 8 things to do within the city of Salem, VA , followed by 62 popular activities in nearby cities, including Roanoke, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Bedford and Hot Springs
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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.
36.5 Miles
78%
1210 votes
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.
36.5 Miles
38%
58 votes
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.
36.7 Miles
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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.
36.7 Miles
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.
36.7 Miles
Alexander H. Findlay originally designed the Meadows golf course, but the course was completely redesigned in 1999 by Dick Wilson and Bob Cupp to become a 6,660 yards par 70 course. Players can plan the course that is often used for regional and state championships.
37.0 Miles
Originally an April Fool's prank conducted by Mark Cline, Foamhenge has become a popular attraction for visitors since it is free to view. The site is an exact replica of the Stonehenge site in Britain and is easily accessible along the roadside of U.S. 11.
37.5 Miles
The Natural Bridge Zoo is rather small when compared to other zoos and acts as a sanctuary for several animals. Animal encounters can be arranged at the zoo, including elephant rides and the ability to feed certain creatures such as giraffes.
38.0 Miles
33%
3 votes
6477 S Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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For a plethora of toy choices there is the Toy Museum Natural Bridge which is a toy museum that features toys from different eras. There are many from different decades of recent history, including toys from popular movies.
38.3 Miles
Tours of the Natural Bridge Wax Museum can be included with admission to see the Natural Bridge. Figurines and scenes from the history of Virginia are included in the museum as is the history of the landmark itself.