Guidebook for Salem/Roanoke Area

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Guidebook for Salem/Roanoke Area

Food scene

Eat, Shop and Gather at the Dilly Dally along the Roanoke River Greenway in Salem. Featuring many local and Virginia made products, snacks, essentials and cold drinks. Enjoy the cafe that serves premium Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream, hot dogs, barbeque sandwiches, coffee and Neena's (locally famous) cupcakes! Friendly faces, cool gifts and a welcoming atmosphere await you at the Dilly Dally.
Dilly Dally
1511 Eddy Ave
Eat, Shop and Gather at the Dilly Dally along the Roanoke River Greenway in Salem. Featuring many local and Virginia made products, snacks, essentials and cold drinks. Enjoy the cafe that serves premium Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream, hot dogs, barbeque sandwiches, coffee and Neena's (locally famous) cupcakes! Friendly faces, cool gifts and a welcoming atmosphere await you at the Dilly Dally.
Awful Arthurs is a local restaurant specializing in Seafood and their famous Raw Bar. Beachy vibes meet Sports Bar atmosphere.
6 habitants recommandent
Awful Arthur's Seafood Co
131 E Main St
6 habitants recommandent
Awful Arthurs is a local restaurant specializing in Seafood and their famous Raw Bar. Beachy vibes meet Sports Bar atmosphere.
Super friendly owners, great service, excellent food and ice cream! I highly recommend any of their fantastic soups and Sandwiches, followed by a double scoop (with sprinkles of course!)
Salem Ice Cream Parlor Inc
404 W Main St
Super friendly owners, great service, excellent food and ice cream! I highly recommend any of their fantastic soups and Sandwiches, followed by a double scoop (with sprinkles of course!)
Excellent prices, great food and drinks, and a wonderful staff. The perfect college coffee shop.
13 habitants recommandent
Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea
17 E Main St
13 habitants recommandent
Excellent prices, great food and drinks, and a wonderful staff. The perfect college coffee shop.
Absolutely love this place, amazing food and friendly service. The cajun chicken sandwich is my go to, but every thing I have tried has been delicious. I have brought many out of town family members and they plan on making it a regular stop every visit. (The building is not impressive but don't let that fool you).
Cafe Xpress
206 Apperson Dr
Absolutely love this place, amazing food and friendly service. The cajun chicken sandwich is my go to, but every thing I have tried has been delicious. I have brought many out of town family members and they plan on making it a regular stop every visit. (The building is not impressive but don't let that fool you).
Texas Tavern has been honored year after year by City Magazine and The Roanoker Magazine’s dining awards. They include: Best Late Night Dinner Best Hot Dog Best Chile Best Hamburger Best Inexpensive Lunch
26 habitants recommandent
Texas Tavern
114 Church Ave SW
26 habitants recommandent
Texas Tavern has been honored year after year by City Magazine and The Roanoker Magazine’s dining awards. They include: Best Late Night Dinner Best Hot Dog Best Chile Best Hamburger Best Inexpensive Lunch
Awesome home style food, great service and cozy atmosphere!!! Long but beautiful drive to Paint Bank, VA (about 45 min.)
13 habitants recommandent
Swinging Bridge
16071 Paint Bank Rd
13 habitants recommandent
Awesome home style food, great service and cozy atmosphere!!! Long but beautiful drive to Paint Bank, VA (about 45 min.)

Hiking

Great trail, fire trail for beginners or the elderly, the Appalachian trail for other. Most photographed spot on the AT. 3.9 miles each way and 4 to 6 hours to complete. Great way to burn some calories and enjoy your day!!
116 habitants recommandent
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
116 habitants recommandent
Great trail, fire trail for beginners or the elderly, the Appalachian trail for other. Most photographed spot on the AT. 3.9 miles each way and 4 to 6 hours to complete. Great way to burn some calories and enjoy your day!!
Dragon's Tooth Trail is a 4.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Catawba, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
61 habitants recommandent
Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
61 habitants recommandent
Dragon's Tooth Trail is a 4.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Catawba, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Cascades Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pembroke, Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
170 habitants recommandent
Point de départ du sentier des chutes Cascade
2068 Cascade Dr
170 habitants recommandent
Cascades Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pembroke, Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Roaring Run falls and Furnace Trail is an excellent hiking trail for the whole family. Two trails lead to the falls creating a 1.5 mile loop trail. Most visitors use the Streamside Trail on their way up to the falls and return on the Woodland Trail. On the streamside trail, hikers are treated to rustic stone bridges, sheer rock faces and the sound of tumbling water as they walk alongside Roaring Run Creek up to the falls. The trail junctures with the Woodland Trail just shy of Roaring Run Falls. A short, 1/10 mile spur trail leads to the falls. The woodland trail travels through the forest, passing a scenic overlook and the iron furnace before returning to the picnic area. Both trails are easy with relatively little elevation gain.
Roaring Run Day Use Area
Roaring Run falls and Furnace Trail is an excellent hiking trail for the whole family. Two trails lead to the falls creating a 1.5 mile loop trail. Most visitors use the Streamside Trail on their way up to the falls and return on the Woodland Trail. On the streamside trail, hikers are treated to rustic stone bridges, sheer rock faces and the sound of tumbling water as they walk alongside Roaring Run Creek up to the falls. The trail junctures with the Woodland Trail just shy of Roaring Run Falls. A short, 1/10 mile spur trail leads to the falls. The woodland trail travels through the forest, passing a scenic overlook and the iron furnace before returning to the picnic area. Both trails are easy with relatively little elevation gain.

Sightseeing

The Roanoke Star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, and the Hollywood sign of the East Coast, is the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star, constructed in 1949 at the top of Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia.
181 habitants recommandent
Étoile de Mill Mountain
2000 J B Fishburn Pkwy
181 habitants recommandent
The Roanoke Star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, and the Hollywood sign of the East Coast, is the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star, constructed in 1949 at the top of Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia.
Open 7 days a week from 10-5pm, with admissions gate closing at 4pm. Regular admission prices are $9.00 for Adults, $8.25 for Seniors, $7.00 for children 3-11 years old, 2 and under are free.
70 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Mill Mountain
Mill Mountain Spur
70 habitants recommandent
Open 7 days a week from 10-5pm, with admissions gate closing at 4pm. Regular admission prices are $9.00 for Adults, $8.25 for Seniors, $7.00 for children 3-11 years old, 2 and under are free.
The Science Museum of Western Virginia is a science museum located in Roanoke, Virginia. Exhibit themes include the environment and its health, healthy bodies, computer coding, the scientific method of engineering, and science through toys and amusements.
16 habitants recommandent
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Square SE
16 habitants recommandent
The Science Museum of Western Virginia is a science museum located in Roanoke, Virginia. Exhibit themes include the environment and its health, healthy bodies, computer coding, the scientific method of engineering, and science through toys and amusements.
Science & history museum dedicated to pinball, with interactive displays & machines dating to 1930s.
31 habitants recommandent
Roanoke Pinball Museum
1 Market Square SE
31 habitants recommandent
Science & history museum dedicated to pinball, with interactive displays & machines dating to 1930s.
The Virginia Museum of Transportation is a museum devoted to the topic of transportation located in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia,
47 habitants recommandent
Musée des Transports de Virginie
303 Norfolk Ave SW
47 habitants recommandent
The Virginia Museum of Transportation is a museum devoted to the topic of transportation located in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia,
The O. Winston Link Museum is a museum dedicated to the photography of O. Winston Link, the twentieth century railroad photographer widely considered the master of the juxtaposition between steam railroading and rural culture.
17 habitants recommandent
History Museum of Western Virginia
101 Shenandoah Ave NE
17 habitants recommandent
The O. Winston Link Museum is a museum dedicated to the photography of O. Winston Link, the twentieth century railroad photographer widely considered the master of the juxtaposition between steam railroading and rural culture.
The Taubman Museum of Art, formerly the Art Museum of Western Virginia, is an art museum in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It was designed by architect Randall Stout.
100 habitants recommandent
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SE
100 habitants recommandent
The Taubman Museum of Art, formerly the Art Museum of Western Virginia, is an art museum in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It was designed by architect Randall Stout.
Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 115, Explore Park features hundreds of acres of rolling hills, pristine woodlands, hiking trails, river frontage, outdoor adventure and a visitor information center. Soar through the trees on the Treetop Quest aerial adventure course, featuring zip-lines and challenge obstacles for ages four and up. Enjoy a craft beer or Virginia wine and cider at Twin Creeks Brewpub. Stop inside the visitor center to browse the gift shop featuring artisan crafts and parkway memorabilia.
43 habitants recommandent
Parc Explore
56 Roanoke River Parkway Road
43 habitants recommandent
Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 115, Explore Park features hundreds of acres of rolling hills, pristine woodlands, hiking trails, river frontage, outdoor adventure and a visitor information center. Soar through the trees on the Treetop Quest aerial adventure course, featuring zip-lines and challenge obstacles for ages four and up. Enjoy a craft beer or Virginia wine and cider at Twin Creeks Brewpub. Stop inside the visitor center to browse the gift shop featuring artisan crafts and parkway memorabilia.
This notable house serves as a museum of local history
Salem Museum
801 E Main St
This notable house serves as a museum of local history
91 habitants recommandent
Smith Mountain Lake
91 habitants recommandent
45 habitants recommandent
Carvins Cove Recreation Area
State Route 648
45 habitants recommandent

Vineyard

Valhalla Vineyards is perfectly situated at the top of the mountain and offers absolutely gorgeous views of Roanoke.
28 habitants recommandent
Valhalla Vineyards
6500 Mt Chestnut Rd
28 habitants recommandent
Valhalla Vineyards is perfectly situated at the top of the mountain and offers absolutely gorgeous views of Roanoke.

Food scene

Local favorite.
17 habitants recommandent
Mac and Bob's
316 E Main St
17 habitants recommandent