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Address: 114 Market St, Roanoke, VA 24011
Towering above the Roanoke Valley is this magnificent, 100-foot tall star. Perched atop the pinnacle of Mill Mountain, the star was erected in 1949 and can be seen from nearly every part of the surrounding area. This visibility extends to the evening, as the star is well lit with white lights. A most appropriate...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Roanoke Attractions & Activities
Address: 5753 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153
Discover Southwest Virginia's only caverns through a most fascinating tour that journeys both up the mountain and underground. There's also a campground and pottery shop on-site.
Category: Roanoke Attractions & Activities
Address: Roanoke, VA
A trip to Roanoke would be incomplete without a trip to the nucleus of the city. The site of the historic Farmer's Market and numerous dining and shopping venues, Market Square is among the most popular areas of the city.
Harrison Museum of African American Culture
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Address: 523 Harrison Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Located in what was the first public school for black students in Western Virginia, the Harrison Museum of African American Culture holds a special place in the heart of anybody who has toured it. Inside, you'll see exhibits on local history, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights Movement. There is a museum store where...
Category: Roanoke Attractions & Activities
Address: VA
The most frequented area of the National Park System, the parkway spans almost 470 miles. Construction began in 1935 near the state line and concluded in 1987. Whether it's the warm earth tones of autumn or the citrus hue of the spring, you're sure to be captivated by this majestic landscape of creation. Along the...
Booker T. Washington National Monument
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Address: 12130 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Hardy, VA 24101
This memorial chronicles the life and times of this influential civil rights leader, former slave turned educator, and visionary. This former tobacco farm, which was Washington's 1856 birthplace, has been reconstructed into a 224-acre living history park. In addition to the restored farm buildings, there are a...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Roanoke Attractions & Activities
Address: One Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
This restored 1914 facility houses the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, the History Museum of Western Virginia, and the Science Museum of Western Virginia and Hopkins Planetarium. The square is internationally recognized for its commitment to education and community development. Center in the Square is Western...
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
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Address: VA
Roanoke enjoys close proximity to both the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Combined, these two parks contain approximately two million acres of public forestland. Picnic areas, campgrounds, the Foothills Trail, public hunting lands, and recreational areas are all found in this southwest corner of the...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Roanoke Attractions & Activities
Address: 20 West Main Street, Fincastle, VA
Visitors to Historic Fincastle can expect to get a small glimpse of America as they walk around and explore this attraction near Roanoke. Guests can take a guided tour, or walk around Fincastle for free on their own. Areas of interests include 18th and 19th-century buildings, the Fincastle Museum and the Fincastle...
History Museum of Western Virginia
Category: Roanoke Attractions & Activities
Address: 1 Market Square, Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA 24011
Western Virginia's past comes alive at this informative museum. Exhibits span from the early Native American settlements in the area to the height of the city's railroad industry. The museum also hosts several touring exhibits, including 1999's Piedmont Airline's exhibit. There is a gift shop in the museum that sells...
