Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains, Salem, VA is a picturesque town reminiscent of 1950's America. The downtown area features a large farmer's market where you can find everything from delightful fresh fruit and veggies, to plants and homemade doggie treats. After visiting the farmer's market, take a short walk to Charlotte's Web antique mall where you will be transported back in time to days gone by.
I recently visited Charlotte's Web with my mom when she came down from Maryland for a visit at the beginning of August. We had so much fun poking into all the nooks and crannies! We found a set of dishes that my grandmother had when I was a little girl. It brought back so many memories of my grandmother! Each time we found something that we remembered from our past, my mom and I would stop and share the memories with each other. It was a great, emotional bonding time with my mom ( who turned 84 this past July) and one I will not soon forget. It brought us closer than ever and I learned a lot about my family history.
After visiting Charlotte's Web we wandered down Main Street where the tantalizing scents of fresh brewed coffee and baked goods drew us into Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea . Over a cup of the most delicious coffee we had tasted in a long time, we laughed and cried over the memories that were invoked at Charlotte's Web. We remembered my father who passed away four years ago. For years he owned his own antique store and flea market, and we knew how much he would have enjoyed being with us on that most memorable day!
I am thankful to live and raise my children in such a delightful town. There is so much to see and do, and with the close proximity to downtown Roanoke, we are fortunate to have museums, fine dining, and cultural events at our finger tips. Our housing market and economy remain strong, and with mortgage rates at an all time historic low, now is a great time to live and play in Salem, VA!
