Roanoke, VA skyline at night

Roanoke, VA

Chartered in 1884, the City of Roanoke hails as the “Capital of the Blue Ridge” and the “Star City of the South”. With a population just over 100,000, Roanoke is the largest city in Western Virginia.

Roanoke offers a vibrant downtown, passionate outdoor community, amazing views, and low cost of living. There’s always something new to explore in Roanoke!

Attractions

  • Taubman Museum of Art

    The Taubman Museum of Art’s exhibitions are drawn from collections around the world, regional artists, and the museum's permanent collection of American art from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

    110 Salem Avenue, SE
    Roanoke, VA 24011
    (540) 342-5760

    Taubman Museum of Art Roanoke, Virginia

  • Mill Mountain Zoo

    Located atop Mill Mountain in a 568 acre park, the Mill Mountain Zoo is a refuge to animals that are critically endangered, vulnerable, or otherwise non-releasable due to injury or captive birth.

    Mill Mountain Spur
    Roanoke, VA 24014
    (540) 343-3241

    Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke Virginia

  • Roanoke Star

    Sitting atop Mill Mountain and overlooking the City of Roanoke, the surrounding valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains is the Roanoke Star. The world’s largest freestanding illuminated man-made star, the Roanoke Star is illuminated by 2,000 feet of neon tubing.

    Mill Mountain Spur
    Roanoke, VA 24014
    (540) 342-6025

    Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain in Roanoke, VA

Dining

  • Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse

    Roanoke’s premier steakhouse, Frankie Rowland’s offers prime beef, seafood, and other delicious American fare served with cocktails in a classy, wood-paneled atmosphere.

    104 South Jefferson Street
    Roanoke, VA 24011
    (540) 527-2333

    Frankie Rowland's steakhouse Roanoke Virginia

  • Martin's Downtown

    Martin's Downtown, a locally owned, independent and favorite destination for Roanokers since 2005, is known for exceptional American fare, live music and "Can't Miss" daily specials.

    413 1st Street, SW
    Roanoke, VA 24011
    (540) 985-6278

    El Rio Mexican Grill Rocky Mount Virginia logo

  • Brady's Distillery

    Founded in 2020, Brady's Distillery offers carefully blended and aged craft spirts such as whiskey, bourbon, vodka, and rum with food trucks available onsite each weekend.

    711 Pocahontas Avenue, NE
    Roanoke, VA 24012
    (540) 685-1003

    Brady's Distillery logo Roanoke Virginia

  • Texas Tavern

    Family-owned since 1930, Texas Tavern is a 24/7 classic 1930s 10-stool diner offers breakfast, burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, and their own signature chili.

    Texas Tavern
    114 West Church Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24011
    (540) 342-4825

    Texas Tavern Roanoke VA

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