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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Roanoke,_VirginiaRoanoke, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Roanoke (/ ˈ r oʊ. ə ˌ n oʊ k / 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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3. www.visitroanokeva.comRoanoke, VA | Roanoke Hotels, Restaurants, Activities

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   Discover the wonders of Roanoke in Virginia! Find hotels, restaurants with our dining guide, or plan a path along the Blue Ridge in Roanoke, VA.

4. www.planetware.com › tourist-attractions- › roanoke-us-va-2215 Top-Rated Things to Do in Roanoke, VA | PlanetWare

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   • Explore Mill Mountain Park & See the Roanoke Star. The 568-acre Mill Mountain Park — home to the famous Roanoke Star (also known as the Mill Mountain Star) — has more than 10 miles of multi-use trails (hiking, walking, and biking), where visitors can explore the all-season natural beauty of the region.
   • Shop or Eat at Roanoke City Market. Visitors feel the pulse of Roanoke at the historic City Market — known by locals as the Farmers' Market — all year-round, with boutique shopping, local produce, flowers, meat and cheese, local dining favorites, and some of the best people-watching in Virginia.
   • See the Aquariums at the Center in the Square. The Living-Coral Reef Aquarium is a show-stopper, located in the atrium at the Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke.
   • Science Museum of Western Virginia. The Science Museum of Western Virginia is located on the 4 and 5 floors of the Center in the Square, filled with exhibits made for all ages, from pre-K through high school.

5. blueridgemountainstravelguide.com › best-things-to-do-inThe 15 Best Things to Do in Roanoke VA - Blue Ridge Mountains...

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   • Visit Roanoke Breweries
   • Visit The Roanoke Star & Mill Mountain
   • Hike to McAfee Knob
   • Sample The Best Roanoke Restaurants
   • Go to The Virginia Museum of Transportation
   • Shop in Grandin Village
   • Stroll The Roanoke City Market
   • See Natural Bridge State Park
   • Explore Carvins Cove
   • Hunt For Treasure at Black Dog Salvage

   The increasingly excellent beer scene of the Blue Ridge Mountainsis fairly well-known by now. Asheville NC boasts some of the heavyweight craft beer breweries, including New Belgium and Sierra Nevada. And the Blue Ridge Parkway is packed with microbreweries, from Brevardall the way north to Roanoke. There are over a dozen breweriesin Roanoke and th...

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   The Roanoke Star, a.k.a. Mill Mountain Star, sits atop Mill Mountainand is visible from up to 60 miles away. This iconic local landmark can be spotted from many vantage points around the city. It is, in fact, the largest free-standing, man-made, illuminated star in the world. Whatever technicalities are necessary for the superlative, the Roanoke St...

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   Hiking to McAfee Knobis a guaranteed highlight for adventurous travelers passing through Roanoke. Just note that it requires setting the alarm clock early and strapping on your hiking boots nice and tight. Getting to and from McAfee Knob involves 8+ miles of hiking, with the last 1/3 of the trek on a root-filled and rocky trail. The change in altit...

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   Despite being a rather small city, Roanoke is close enough to the metropolises of the northeast to have a diverse population and the fantastic culinary scene that goes along with it. Downtown Roanoke is a great place to sample local flavors, as well as some international cuisines. Grandin Village is another great place to find diverse dishes. Farm-...

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   The Virginia Museum of Transportation has the ability to take older visitors back in time and fill younger visitors with curiosity. The museum has an amazing old fashioned toy train display located near the entrance, with several trainschugging through an extensive model of the city of Roanoke. It also boasts a huge collection of old cars, with som...

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   Grandin Village is a nifty little neighborhood less than five minutes from Downtown Roanoke, and it’s a great place to get that small mountain townfeeling right in the heart of the city. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Grandin Village is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets, and the downtown T-junction is lined with inte...

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   There is a bountiful collection of farmers markets in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, in Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Botetourt, Catawba Valley, Grandin Village, Rocky Mount, and more. But for first-time visitors, a morning spent exploring the Historic Roanoke City Marketis a must. The Roanoke City Market has been in continuous operation since 188...

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   Though Natural Bridge State Park is a bit of a drive from Roanoke (about 40 miles, near the town of Lexington VA), it would be tragic to be so close and not make the trip out there! The Natural Bridge is an amazing rock formationformed by Cedar Creek, which carved out the limestone landscape beneath it over countless centuries. Now the bridge is 21...

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   Located within the boundaries of Greater Roanoke, Carvins Cove is a lake-lovers’ haven and the second largest municipal park in the United States. It spans over 12,000 acres, with a 630-acre reservoir formed by damming Carvins Creek. More than 11,000 acres of Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is part of the largest conservation easement in Virginia’s hi...

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   This Roanoke warehouse was made famous by the reality TV show Salvage Dawgs, which ran for 11 seasons (143 episodes) on HGTV, DIY, and other networks. Billed as “one of the country’s premier architectural salvage operations,” the company is led by relentlessly curious treasure hunters Robert Kulp and Mike Whiteside. They made a name for themselves ...

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6. www.roanokeva.gov › 148Visitors & Tourism | Roanoke, VA

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   Home to nearly 100,000 residents, Roanoke is a mountain city and hub for innovation offering award-winning outdoor amenities, endless trails, friendly neighborhoods with character, public art, the famous Roanoke Star, museums, craft breweries, one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, and historical attractions.

7. www.visitroanokeva.com › things-to-doThings to do in Roanoke, VA | Outdoor Recreation, Museums,...

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   Visit Roanoke to see the iconic Roanoke Star, go mountain biking, see trains at the Virginia Museum of Transportation, cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway and see the Blue Ridge Mountains, or hike the Appalachian Trail.

8. www.visitroanokeva.com › region › cities-and-countiesRoanoke, VA | Restaurants, Events & Things to Do in Roanoke

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   The city is known for its vibrant downtown with great local restaurants, bars, craft breweries, as well as arts & cultural experiences, including museums, art galleries, boutique stores, special events, a historic farmers market, and many fun things to do. Learn more about Downtown Roanoke >.