Title: Visit Salem: Best of Salem Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Salem](https://expedia.ca/Salem-Hotels.d63870.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Salem](https://expedia.ca/Salem-Vacation-Rentals.d63870.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Salem Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Salem.d63870.Car-Rental-Guide)[Salem Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Salem.d63870.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Salem ## Travel Guide ![Couple kayaking in remote lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/63870/969aae59-3d24-4cff-9457-a4cda46929a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Couple kayaking in remote lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/63870/969aae59-3d24-4cff-9457-a4cda46929a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Woman watching boyfriend in kayak in lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/63870/8b406509-76b2-4d19-a065-853dce68e676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/63870/01d26af6-512b-449a-99f8-136543e6d715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![EPWXJX Boating, South Cove, Lake Keowee, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/63870/4290740d-1a5e-48ae-845a-007553e864ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Salem Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Salem ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Turtlehead If you're spending some time in Turtlehead, Lake Keowee and Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Salem-Turtlehead.dx553248635976471816) - Salem Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Salem ![North Keowee Family Lake House on Private Cove With Dock / 5 MIN FROM JOCASSEE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56540000/56536500/56536432/f10b3284_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Keowee Family Lake House on Private Cove With Dock / 5 MIN FROM JOCASSEE Salem SC Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Chapman Bridge Oconee ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews) Truly an amazing and wonderful experience. Location was fantastic, house was more than accommodating, and the host was outstanding. We couldn't have had a greater time, and we truly appreciate it. THANK YOU!! Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=56536432&PinnedHotelID=56536432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=63870) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=56536432&PinnedHotelID=56536432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=63870) ![The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87688200/87688155/8f34da45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson 110 Sloan St Clemson SC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $368 CA $408 total Feb 19 - Feb 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Clemson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (757 reviews) great location, wonderful staff, delicious food Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=87688155&PinnedHotelID=87688155&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=63870) ![Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1370/w3840h2557x0y4-16ef7416_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center 1310 Tiger Blvd Clemson SC CA $138 CA $154 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clemson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Our room was very clean and the staff were very nice and courteous! 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(122 reviews) Truly an amazing and wonderful experience. Location was fantastic, house was more than accommodating, and the host was outstanding. We couldn't have had a greater time, and we truly appreciate it. THANK YOU!! Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Salem-Hotels-North-Keowee-Family-Lake-House-On-Private-Cove-With-Dock-5-MIN-FROM-JOCASSEE.h56536432.Hotel-Information) ![Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110490000/110487400/110487306/8c11b789_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy 299 Outpost Rd Seneca SC Stay at this cabin in Seneca. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions Friendship Recreaction Area and Cross Creek Plantation Golf ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews) Very clean! Cozy space. Great 24 hour getaway! Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Seneca-Hotels-Postcard-Cabins-Lake-Hartwell.h110487306.Hotel-Information) ![Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93540000/93537400/93537325/0b81729b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University Clemson SC Stay at this cottage in Clemson. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Clemson Area African American Museum and Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park are ... [](https://expedia.ca/Clemson-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Central-Cottage-2-Miles-To-Clemson.h93537325.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Salem](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=63870&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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It was created when the Jocassee Dam was built in 1973. ... flooding the town. Attakulla Lodge, an old hotel, is still standing at the bottom of Lake Jocassee, under 300 feet of water. You can dive here and see a gas station and the cemetery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/63870/71aee099-eb31-409e-9ea6-19284ef31cff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Devils Fork State Park You can take time to visit Devils Fork State Park during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Devils-Fork-State-Park-Salem.d6232058.Vacation-Attraction) #### Keowee Key Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Keowee Key Golf Course. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a football game. [](https://expedia.ca/Keowee-Key-Salem.d6228693.Vacation-Attraction) #### Devils Fork Lake Jocassee Explore the great outdoors at Devils Fork Lake Jocassee, a lovely green space in Salem. 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