Caves conjuring images of nature's mystery and intrigue are on display at Dixie Caverns. Satisfy your quest for nature's beauty with a 45-minute guided tour, where you will enter the mountain and descend underground for an encounter with stalactites and stalagmites in a constant 57-degree environment. Antique lovers will not want to miss Charlotte's Web Antique Mall and Primitive Gatherings, full of handmade primitive art and treasures from the past. Some of the one-of-a-kind finds from the past have been creatively repurposed with a modern twist. Parkway Brewing Company is a family-friendly destination in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, specializing in the art and science of brewing distinctive ales. Tour their 30-barrel "Brewhouse" and enjoy a snack in the outdoor beer garden. You might catch one of their occasional live bluegrass performances.
Located inside Olin Hall, Roanoke College's fine arts building, the Olin and Smoyer Art Galleries display numerous exhibits throughout the year. You are free to tour the exhibits on your own or request a student guide. The home of frontier soldier and Revolutionary War hero Andrew Lewis once stood in the space between the Civic Center and the Roanoke River. This brigadier general is best known for evicting Virginia's last royal governor at the start of the American Revolution. Though his estate was destroyed in a fire, the spot is commemorated with a memorial.
Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, you will find the Salem Museum & Historical Society. The museum is housed in the historic Williams-Brown House, once a home and post office/general store. Today, it is filled with artifacts and relics from Native American settlements and the Civil War, as well as everyday period items.
After a day of educational and outdoor adventures, get a peaceful night's rest with Choice Hotels in Salem, VA.