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Roanoke ( / ˈroʊ.əˌnoʊk / ROH-ə-nohk) is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is located in Southwest Virginia along the Roanoke River, in the Blue Ridge range of the greater Appalachian Mountains.
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Roanoke, Virginia, called the "Star City of the South" and "Magic City," is a charming city with beautiful views. A colorfully lit 100-ft star atop Mill Mountain graces the Roanoke Valley. The city sits between Virginia Tech and Smith Mountain Lake in Southwest Virginia .
Roanoke, city, administratively independent of, but located in, Roanoke county, southwestern Virginia, U.S. It lies on the Roanoke River, at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains, 148 miles (238 km) west of Richmond.
Jun 13, 2024 · Situated in the heart of the larger Appalachian Mountain range and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway—dubbed “America’s Favorite Drive”— Roanoke is the largest city in southwest Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. It’s a gateway to over one thousand miles of stunning trails that offer waterfall hikes, mountain biking, and paddling adventures.