- 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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The Grandin Movie Theater is one of the few theaters left that shows shows independent movies. This movie theater shows a wide range of movies from classics to modern blockbusters. Patrons say the concession costs are low.
4.0 Miles
Nestled in the mountains, Valhalla Vineyards offers visitors a selection of Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, and other Rhone varietal wines. The winery runs tours of its wine cave and has 5 wine tastings where visitors can keep the glass.
4.5 Miles
The Splash Valley Water Park is an outdoor water park that features a current river, a children’s playground, and two 34-foot water slides. The park has occasional special events including musical concerts and after school activities.
4.5 Miles
Featuring fitness equipment, Green Ridge Recreation Center offers the community amenities like exercise rooms, walking tracks, and an aquatics facility. The center has a water park with water slides open during the summer season.
4.6 Miles
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7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019
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Healthy fun and family activities are supported at the Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley Water Park. Day passes are available, offering guests access to all the programs and amenities.
4.7 Miles
Offering award-winning wines grown from grapes in the Blue Ridge Mountains is Vahalla Vineyards. The vineyard sits on 21 acres an produces an array of wines, including Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay and more.
4.7 Miles
Operated by the non-profit Grandin Theatre Foundation, The Grandin Theatre is a cinema that specializes in showing a number of independent movies. The theatre was built in 1932 and also serves as a historical landmark of the area.
5.3 Miles
Valley View Mall is great for local shopping and has stores to interest people of all ages. Visit stores from your favorite designers, eat at a high end restaurant, or kick back and watch a movie with the family.
5.9 Miles
World-renowned artists can be spotted mentoring young performers at the Jefferson Center. The center features educational programs, such as the 'Music Lab' and 'Jazz Institute', and also has rooms that are available to the public for rent.
6.1 Miles
Nostalgic forms of transportation are held at the Virginia Museum of Transporation that was originally a freight station. The collection includes antique automobiles, trucks, electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, and a vintage steam engine.