Overview
Salem is a city in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia.
3 things to do · 2 bars & cafés · 13 places to stay
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Best things about Salem
Dixie Caverns & Pottery
Salem Fair
1001 Boulevard. Usually held the end of June, beginning of July. Free admission.
Salem Museum and Historical Society
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Bedford)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke — 5 mi away. Directions
- LWB Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg — 44 mi away. Directions
- GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro — 82 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dixie Caverns & Pottery, Salem Fair
- Afternoon Salem Museum and Historical Society
- Evening Olde Salem Brewing Co.
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Do
Buy
There are various stores and shops in the East Main Street area.
Drink
Drink Olde Salem Brewing Co. (OSBC)
Sleep
Hotels / Motels
Stay Baymont Inn
Stay Comfort Inn
Stay Comfort Suites
Stay Econo Lodge
Stay Hampton Inn
Stay Holiday Inn
Stay Holiday Inn Express
Stay Quality Inn
Stay Super 8 Motel
Bed & Breakfast
Stay The Old Manse Bed & Breakfast
This 1847 inn has two rooms and is listed on the National Historic Register.
Camping
Go next
Nearby Roanoke is about 20 minutes to the east.
Richmond is about 3 hours to the east.
Nearby
Roanoke
City / town · 30 listings · 6 mi away
Vinton
City / town · 3 listings · 9 mi away
Blacksburg
City / town · 20 listings · 20 mi away
Christiansburg
City / town · 8 listings · 22 mi away
Bedford
City / town · 12 listings · 29 mi away
Floyd
City / town · 30 mi away
Radford
City / town · 1 listings · 30 mi away
White Sulphur Springs
City / town · 135 listings · 38 mi away
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