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Salem Virginia Tourism

Salem is an independent city bordered by the city of Roanoke to the east. While Salem is politically separate from Roanoke County, the Roanoke County courthouse is located there.

Roanoke College is located in Salem. The NCAA Division III National Football Championship, also known as the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, as well as the Division III Men's Basketball Championship, are played there annually. Salem is also the home to a minor league baseball team, the Salem Red Sox, formerly the Salem Avalanche.