For the outdoor enthusiast The Peaks of Otter is located nearby with hiking trails and birdwatching. Longwood Park is directly across the street from The Old Manse with a walking and exercise trail. Tennis courts are located adjacent to the park.
Other attractions include The Salem Historical Museum, The National D-Day Memorial, The Confederate Battlefield and Cemetary, The Historic Roanoke City Farmer's Market, Center in the Square, Salem Farmer's Market, O. Winston Link Museum, The Virginia Transportation Museum, The Salem Red Sox Baseball Team, Roanoke College, Virginia Tech, Hollins University, Radford University, Mill Mountain Theatre, Showtimers Community Theatre, The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, The Roanoke Ballet, The Jefferson Center, The Salem Civic Center, The Roanoke Civic Center, The Taubman Museum of Art, Lake Spring Park, Dixie Caverns, Natural Bridge, Hanging Rock, The Homeplace Restaurant, Mac & Bob's, Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Moyer Sports Complex and many others.
A favorite of Salemites is an old-fashioned drug store, Brooks-Byrd Pharmacy. They serve fresh squeezed fruit-ade (lemon, lime and orange) drinks year round.
For more information about local and/or current attractions visit Salem's Visitor's Center or Roanoke City Information. We have tried to provide links where possible to make it easier for you to search. If you have a personal favorite you would like to be added to our list, please call us at (540) - 389 - 3921 or fill out the information on our "Contact Us" page. We love feedback!