Susan’s Salem VA guidebook
Food scene
Locals love this place. Great food - my favorite Buffalo Wings! My daughter loves the Kendallzone. Right on Main St and they validate parking.
17 locals recommend
Mac and Bob's
316 E Main StLocals love this place. Great food - my favorite Buffalo Wings! My daughter loves the Kendallzone. Right on Main St and they validate parking.
Huge selection of sandwiches and a kid friendly menu. I love the Titanic and the Honeymooner! Outdoor patio seating option too.
58 locals recommend
Macado's
922 University City BlvdHuge selection of sandwiches and a kid friendly menu. I love the Titanic and the Honeymooner! Outdoor patio seating option too.
Famous Anthony's Salem
1716 W Main StBest sit down breakfast! Located on West Main St., across from WalMart.
Local favorite coffee shop, located next to the farmer's market on West Main St in the heart of downtown.
13 locals recommend
Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea
17 E Main StLocal favorite coffee shop, located next to the farmer's market on West Main St in the heart of downtown.
K&W Cafeterias
1215 W Main StCafeteria style selection with something for everyone.
Brewery
Great beer selection and live music. Also, right around the corner. Go left out of the driveway, left at the stop sign and it is located on your left.
41 locals recommend
Parkway Brewing Company
739 Kessler Mill RdGreat beer selection and live music. Also, right around the corner. Go left out of the driveway, left at the stop sign and it is located on your left.
Great local brewery with a great beer selection. Say hi to bartender Aimee if you visit!
16 locals recommend
Olde Salem Brewing Company
21 E Main StGreat local brewery with a great beer selection. Say hi to bartender Aimee if you visit!
Farmer's Market
Local produce, crafts, food etc. In the summer they have a concert series as well.
7 locals recommend
Salem Farmers Market
3 E Main StLocal produce, crafts, food etc. In the summer they have a concert series as well.
Roanoke City Market
Market Square SoutheastSightseeing
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SEVirginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SWThe largest illuminated man made Star just celebrated it's 70th birthday. Amazing views of the Roanoke Valley.
181 locals recommend
Mill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyThe largest illuminated man made Star just celebrated it's 70th birthday. Amazing views of the Roanoke Valley.
Mill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain SpurTeeny tiny local zoo.
Incredible views and vistas from this historic Parkway, built by the CCC in the 1940s. Plenty of hiking trails. My fave is Sharp Top Mtn located at MM 86 and right next to the Peaks of Otter Lodge so you can fill your belly after a vigorous hike! There is also a side trail off the Sharp Top Trail to a Mitchell bomber that crashed in the 1940s.
47 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
56 Roanoke River PkwyIncredible views and vistas from this historic Parkway, built by the CCC in the 1940s. Plenty of hiking trails. My fave is Sharp Top Mtn located at MM 86 and right next to the Peaks of Otter Lodge so you can fill your belly after a vigorous hike! There is also a side trail off the Sharp Top Trail to a Mitchell bomber that crashed in the 1940s.
A drive thru zoo. This is not quite an hour north on I81, but well worth the visit. I recommend taking the wagon ride for an up close and personal visit with the animals and make sure to purchase a bucket of feed. Watch out for the hungry camels!
97 locals recommend
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnA drive thru zoo. This is not quite an hour north on I81, but well worth the visit. I recommend taking the wagon ride for an up close and personal visit with the animals and make sure to purchase a bucket of feed. Watch out for the hungry camels!
Not quite an hour away at exit 175 on I81, one of the few zoos where you can still ride an elephant.
29 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Zoo
5784 S Lee HwyNot quite an hour away at exit 175 on I81, one of the few zoos where you can still ride an elephant.
Visit the Natural Bridge, one of The Seven Natural Wonders of the World. An amazingly tall rock arch located on property once surveyed by George Washington and owned by Thomas Jefferson.
88 locals recommend
Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyVisit the Natural Bridge, one of The Seven Natural Wonders of the World. An amazingly tall rock arch located on property once surveyed by George Washington and owned by Thomas Jefferson.
Large park located on the Roanoke River. Great place to walk, put in a kayak, large playground and they often host festivals like the kite festival or Medieval Faire.
9 locals recommend
Green Hill Park
2501 Green Hill Park RdLarge park located on the Roanoke River. Great place to walk, put in a kayak, large playground and they often host festivals like the kite festival or Medieval Faire.
Fun with kids in the rain
AMC CLASSIC Salem Valley 8
1700 Apperson DrThunder Valley
1865 Dillard DrValley View Grande Stadium 16
4730 Valley View Blvd NWShopping
Large chain stores - Belk, Penney's, Macy's, Old Navy, Aeropostale, American Eagle, and more.
32 locals recommend
Valley View Mall
4802 Valley View Blvd NWLarge chain stores - Belk, Penney's, Macy's, Old Navy, Aeropostale, American Eagle, and more.
My favorite small, boutique stores. Check out Gone Coco, Christy's and A Little Bit Hippy!
9 locals recommend
Towers Shopping Center
2207 Colonial Ave SWMy favorite small, boutique stores. Check out Gone Coco, Christy's and A Little Bit Hippy!
College
Super close if you have a student interested in or attending this school.
14 locals recommend
Roanoke College
221 College LnSuper close if you have a student interested in or attending this school.