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Winter sunset drone shot of downtown Salem with shops and churches lit up.

City of Salem

Virginia’s Championship City, is situated on the Roanoke River between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains. Home to Roanoke College and the Salem Red Sox baseball team, this beautiful city offers a little bit of everything from downtown walkability, to suburban bliss, or rural living.

Players on the Salem Red Sox teams run out onto the field at Salem Memorial Baseball Ballpark at Carilion Clinic Field.

Championship City

Welcome to Virgnia’s Championship City! How did Salem earn that moniker? The city recently celebrated hosting their 50th Stagg Bowl in 2023 (NCAA Division III Football National Championship), and has hosted 102 NCAA Championships in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse. With the newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility at Roanoke College, the NCAA has awarded 15 new Division III Championships that will take place in Salem over the next seven years.

Of course, Salem is also home to The Salem Red Sox, a Single-A, Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.

Great Location

Located just off Interstate 81, Salem offers easy access to live music venues, farmers’ markets, hospitals, dining, retail, breweries, coffee shops, and more.

Main Street in Salem, VA, during Olde Salem Days. The street is lined with vendor tents and packed with people.
Exterior entrance to Salem High School in Salem, VA.

A+ Schooling

Salem boasts a highly-rated public school district with four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Get Active

Thanks to being home to so many championships residents have access to world-class facilities and events. Moyer Sports Complex re-opened in 2024 after a $27.9 million renovation now boasts 13 pickleball tournament-ready pickleball courts, four updated regulation-size softball diamonds, and a new community playground with special needs accessibility. They are also home to the Salem Half Marathon which happens every fall.

Crowd of runners taking off at the starting line for the annual Salem Half Marathon.

About the City of Salem

With a reputation for hosting first-class sporting events, the historic City of Salem offers craft breweries, antique shopping, and many other exciting cultural amenities. Explore the home of Roanoke College and the vibrant Main Street culture, or enjoy the wide range of outdoor recreation amenities that Salem has to offer.

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Life in Salem

  • Winter sunset drone shot of downtown Salem with shops and churches lit up.
    Salem at sunset
  • Salem Football Stadium in Salem, VA, home to the Stag Bowl, Division II NCAA Football Division III National Championships
    Salem Stadium
  • Players on the Salem Red Sox teams run out onto the field at Salem Memorial Baseball Ballpark at Carilion Clinic Field.
    The Salem Red Sox
  • Exterior entrance to Salem High School in Salem, VA.
    Salem High School
  • Crowd of runners taking off at the starting line for the annual Salem Half Marathon.
    Salem Half Marathon
  • Dusk photo of the annual Salem Fair in Salem, VA.
    Salem Fair
  • Downtown Salem, Virginia, on a beautiful day in early autumn with the Blue Ridge Mountains.
    Downtown Salem—Courtesy of AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES
  • Main Street in Salem, VA, during Olde Salem Days. The street is lined with vendor tents and packed with people.

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