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 AveEat, 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.
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Awful Arthur's Seafood Co
131 E Main StAwful 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 StSuper 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.
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Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea
17 E Main StExcellent 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 DrAbsolutely 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
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Texas Tavern
114 Church Ave SWTexas 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.)
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Swinging Bridge
16071 Paint Bank RdAwesome 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!!
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McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic TrailGreat 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.
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Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic TrailDragon'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.
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Entrada al sendero de Cascade Falls
2068 Cascade DrCascades 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.
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Estrella de Mill Mountain
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyThe 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.
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Zoológico de Mill Mountain
Mill Mountain SpurOpen 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.
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Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Square SEThe 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.
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Roanoke Pinball Museum
1 Market Square SEScience & 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,
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Museo de Transporte de Virginia
303 Norfolk Ave SWThe 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.
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History Museum of Western Virginia
101 Shenandoah Ave NEThe 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.
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Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SEThe 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.
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Parque Explorar
56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadJust 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.
Salem Museum
801 E Main StThis notable house serves as a museum of local history
Smith Mountain Lake
Carvins Cove Recreation Area
State Route 648Vineyard
Valhalla Vineyards is perfectly situated at the top of the mountain and offers absolutely gorgeous views of Roanoke.
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Valhalla Vineyards
6500 Mt Chestnut RdValhalla Vineyards is perfectly situated at the top of the mountain and offers absolutely gorgeous views of Roanoke.
Food scene
Local favorite.
Mac and Bob's
316 E Main St