Salem Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 25.4 thous. (2019)Area: 14.54 mi²Elevation: 1037 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°17'27"N, 80°3'20"W
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Salem Top Attractions

Salem Attractions - What to See and Explore

Salem offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Salem Civic Center, Dixie Caverns, Salem Presbyterian Church, Thunder Valley Family Entertainment Center. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • salem civic center
  • dixie caverns salem
  • salem presbyterian church
  • thunder valley family entertainment center salem
  • olin hall galleries salem
  • old roanoke county courthouse salem
  • salem city schools
  • mcvitty home salem
  • williams brown house and store salem
  • downtown salem historic district
  • southwest virginia holiness association camp meeting salem
  • valley railroad bridge salem
  • evans house salem
  • salem presbyterian parsonage
  • blair apartments salem
  • salem post office
  • fintel library of roanoke college salem
  • preston house salem
  • roanoke college salem

Things to See and Do in Salem by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Salem.

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Salem – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Salem, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Berglund Center (Roanoke), Martinsville Speedway (Martinsville), The Greenbrier (White Sulphur Springs).

  • berglund center roanoke6.6 miE
  • martinsville speedway47 milesS
  • the greenbrier white sulphur springs37 milesNW
  • taubman museum of art roanoke6.6 miE
  • lane stadium blacksburg21 milesW

Best Time To Visit Salem

Learn when is the best time to travel to Salem weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February and December. Most of it rains in May, July, August and October.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Salem?

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