Kathryn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mill Mountainin tähti
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyQuaint yet magical place in downtown Roanoke. This area hosts not only the Science Museum and the 3rd floor Kids Square, but candy shops, boutiques, restaurants, theater playhouse, Elmwood Park, the train museum, the food court, and the historic farmer's market. Great place to go on the weekend and just explore and hangout. Family friendly! Be sure to explore all the levels of the building, including the roof!!
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Center in the Square
1 Market Square SEQuaint yet magical place in downtown Roanoke. This area hosts not only the Science Museum and the 3rd floor Kids Square, but candy shops, boutiques, restaurants, theater playhouse, Elmwood Park, the train museum, the food court, and the historic farmer's market. Great place to go on the weekend and just explore and hangout. Family friendly! Be sure to explore all the levels of the building, including the roof!!
Fun and adventurous place to take the kids!!
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Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Square SEFun and adventurous place to take the kids!!
great place for train enthusiasts...including children
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Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SWgreat place for train enthusiasts...including children
Small Zoo. Takes less than an hour to see the whole zoo. A small train circles the zoo. Picnicking area.
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Mill Mountainin eläintarha
Mill Mountain SpurSmall Zoo. Takes less than an hour to see the whole zoo. A small train circles the zoo. Picnicking area.
Floyd Country Store
206 S Locust Stvery popular weekend getaway.
awesome day trip!! Beautiful and engaging. there is a Native American village , a short walk after you pass underneath the bridge!!•
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Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee Hwyawesome day trip!! Beautiful and engaging. there is a Native American village , a short walk after you pass underneath the bridge!!•
lots of laughs for a fun day trip. first drive through the Safari Park...then walk through the darling minature zoo. Take a picnic and make it a day!
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Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari Lnlots of laughs for a fun day trip. first drive through the Safari Park...then walk through the darling minature zoo. Take a picnic and make it a day!
great way to capture some historical events of 19th century America.
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Stonewall Jackson House
8 E Washington Stgreat way to capture some historical events of 19th century America.
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic TrailGreat place for a stroll through the woods. Many enjoy canoeing and kayaking.
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Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
9644 Reservoir RdGreat place for a stroll through the woods. Many enjoy canoeing and kayaking.
great day trip! Rent a boat or just soak up the sun! Gorgeous lake!
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 Rd 888great day trip! Rent a boat or just soak up the sun! Gorgeous lake!
if you haven't been to Monticello...then it time! then go again! popular tourist addition
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwyif you haven't been to Monticello...then it time! then go again! popular tourist addition
Just beyond this chimney is a local secret....a walking trail by the river that leads to slippery rocks that we slide down. seriously, just a short walk. we take tubes to slide down. so our behinds are protected, but some people just slide in their jeans. you are welcome to borrow our tubes if you decide to go. well worth the drive. take water, picnic, towels, walking shoes, a change of clothes. We dont wear bathing suits, just slide on our clothes....the water feels refreshing and exhilarating after the walk. we are mostly dry by the time we walk back to the car.
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Roaring Run Loop Trail
Roaring Run RoadJust beyond this chimney is a local secret....a walking trail by the river that leads to slippery rocks that we slide down. seriously, just a short walk. we take tubes to slide down. so our behinds are protected, but some people just slide in their jeans. you are welcome to borrow our tubes if you decide to go. well worth the drive. take water, picnic, towels, walking shoes, a change of clothes. We dont wear bathing suits, just slide on our clothes....the water feels refreshing and exhilarating after the walk. we are mostly dry by the time we walk back to the car.
A powerful mountain stream that forms a stair-step series of broad-basin waterfalls known as the “kettles.” One of the headwater streams of the South Fork of the Roanoke River, Bottom Creek boasts a 200-foot high waterfall.
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Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve
7 10th Ave SA powerful mountain stream that forms a stair-step series of broad-basin waterfalls known as the “kettles.” One of the headwater streams of the South Fork of the Roanoke River, Bottom Creek boasts a 200-foot high waterfall.
Devil’s Marbleyard is a popular 3-mile round trip hike with an impressive rock field near the James River. it is like an adult playground with giant boulders
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Devils Marbleyard
Devil’s Marbleyard is a popular 3-mile round trip hike with an impressive rock field near the James River. it is like an adult playground with giant boulders
Peaks of Otter
1 mile hike to summit. Tallest mountain peak in Virginia.
Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic Trail2.2 miles
Place where the movie Dirty Dancing was filmed. Hike the Cascades on the way. beautiful waterfall
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Mountain Lake Lodge
115 Hotel CirPlace where the movie Dirty Dancing was filmed. Hike the Cascades on the way. beautiful waterfall
Jeter Farm
181 Blue Ridge Blvdin the Fall the Jeter Farm has a pumpkin patch and other fun things to do.
This place is AN AMAZING! PUMPKIN PATCH! Hay rides, Corn Maize and lots of creative activities for kids. 5 stars!
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Layman Family Farms
1815 Mountain View Church RdThis place is AN AMAZING! PUMPKIN PATCH! Hay rides, Corn Maize and lots of creative activities for kids. 5 stars!
This is a 5 star museum in my book. Worth the hour drive from Roanoke. sooo many active things to do for kids and adults and its all inside. You can climb from floor to floor or just take the stairs. There's a little play farm for the kids, also the James River, sooo many things to do. My favorite place to go with kids for a day trip.
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Amazement Square
27 9th StThis is a 5 star museum in my book. Worth the hour drive from Roanoke. sooo many active things to do for kids and adults and its all inside. You can climb from floor to floor or just take the stairs. There's a little play farm for the kids, also the James River, sooo many things to do. My favorite place to go with kids for a day trip.
Another fun day trip....Tour an old secret bunker. It was supposed to be for the President and Congress but someone told the secret....so now it is open to the public.
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The Greenbrier
101 W Main StAnother fun day trip....Tour an old secret bunker. It was supposed to be for the President and Congress but someone told the secret....so now it is open to the public.
This zoo is larger than Mill Mountain Zoo. It hosts elephant rides and a surprising variety of animals. Close to Safari Park and Natural Bridge with Lexington nearby.
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Natural Bridgein eläintarha
5784 S Lee HwyThis zoo is larger than Mill Mountain Zoo. It hosts elephant rides and a surprising variety of animals. Close to Safari Park and Natural Bridge with Lexington nearby.
This is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is one of the hidden treasures of this area.
Beaver Dam Farm Sunflowers
13561 Lee HwyThis is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is one of the hidden treasures of this area.
Food Scene
Restauants that we know are good around town.
Fun restaurant! Pizza can be purchased by the slice or whole pizza. the pizzas are GIGANTIC!! Fun to eat thereor bring home to eat. great gift too. Just a slice of this pizza makes you laugh.
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Benny Marconi's
120 Campbell Ave SEFun restaurant! Pizza can be purchased by the slice or whole pizza. the pizzas are GIGANTIC!! Fun to eat thereor bring home to eat. great gift too. Just a slice of this pizza makes you laugh.
If you enjoy Indian foodthis place is our favorite. They also have a lunch buffet !!
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Nawab Indian Cuisine
118 Campbell Ave SEIf you enjoy Indian foodthis place is our favorite. They also have a lunch buffet !!
Great local high end grocery store ! they serve not only fresh cooked meals to go that are extremely popular but lots of healthy delicious food.
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The Fresh Market
2207 Colonial Ave SWGreat local high end grocery store ! they serve not only fresh cooked meals to go that are extremely popular but lots of healthy delicious food.
authentic Mexican cuisine in our quaint downtown area. great for eating , shopping, walking.
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Alejandro's Mexican Grill
127 Campbell Ave SEauthentic Mexican cuisine in our quaint downtown area. great for eating , shopping, walking.
Panda Express
4458-A Electric Roaddelicious Asian food that can be purchased at drive through or indoor seating.
Szechuan Restaurant
5207 Bernard DrGreat food! delivery!
the country store has one of the best breakfasts in town. good southern cooking...even has creamed chipped beef on biscuits. they also have a great lunch.
The Country Store
4717 Starkey Roadthe country store has one of the best breakfasts in town. good southern cooking...even has creamed chipped beef on biscuits. they also have a great lunch.
Waffle House
3919 Electric RoadChicken Salad Chick
4340 Electric Roadgreat chicken salad..located at Tanglewood Mall
Cafe Asia 2
3549 Electric RdBest Chinese food!
The Green Goat
802 Wiley Dr SWfabulous
Mellow Mushroom
207 S Main StBubblecake
2073 Colonial Avebest cupcakes in town
Champloo Desserts
4344 Electric RoadFrank's At Brambleton
3743 Brambleton AveTropical Smoothie Cafe
703 Brandon Avenue Southwestlocated on Brandon Avenue. cafe with drive through
towers shopping center has a lot of great options for food. this restaurant has great pizza that is made on a grill.
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McAlister's Deli
888 Prices Fork Rdtowers shopping center has a lot of great options for food. this restaurant has great pizza that is made on a grill.
this is a favoritespot for lunch and light dinner. great homemade breads and treats and healthy entrees and salads too.
Wildflour Cafe And Catering
2143 Colonial Ave SWthis is a favoritespot for lunch and light dinner. great homemade breads and treats and healthy entrees and salads too.
Cava is at Towers shopping center on Colonial Avenue. It is one of our favorites, sort of like Chipotle, but Greek style.
CAVA
2031 Colonial Avenue SouthwestCava is at Towers shopping center on Colonial Avenue. It is one of our favorites, sort of like Chipotle, but Greek style.
I can't believe there isnt a picture for Cafe Rojas. Dont let lack of picture stop you. Really close to our place, just over Sugar Loaf Mountain. BEST TACOS!! Owner operators from Mexico. We enjoy their tacos once a week, let us know if you want us to pick some up for you. (homemade tacos, try the Cheesy Birria- best on town).
Taco rojas
5028 Keagy RoadI can't believe there isnt a picture for Cafe Rojas. Dont let lack of picture stop you. Really close to our place, just over Sugar Loaf Mountain. BEST TACOS!! Owner operators from Mexico. We enjoy their tacos once a week, let us know if you want us to pick some up for you. (homemade tacos, try the Cheesy Birria- best on town).
The Regency Room
110 Shenandoah Ave NEThe Historic Hotel Roanoke boasts the best cuisine and ambience.
A food truck near our place...just a short drive over Sugar Loaf Mountain. Awesome custard ice cream with picnic tables to leisurely enjoy. probably the best ice cream in town!
Kippy's Kustard
1819 Electric RoadA food truck near our place...just a short drive over Sugar Loaf Mountain. Awesome custard ice cream with picnic tables to leisurely enjoy. probably the best ice cream in town!
Charming ice cream shop near Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Blue Cow has unique/fun flavors that you wont find anywhere else. Enjoy a cone outside ! it is located ON the Roanoke River!!! Really fun date!
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Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
1115 Piedmont St SECharming ice cream shop near Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Blue Cow has unique/fun flavors that you wont find anywhere else. Enjoy a cone outside ! it is located ON the Roanoke River!!! Really fun date!
Chris's Coffee & Custard
1824 9th St SENew place that is the little darling of the Roanoke area.
If you plan to be on the Valley View Mall area, this restaurant is a favorite of locals.
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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
4814 Valley View Blvd NWIf you plan to be on the Valley View Mall area, this restaurant is a favorite of locals.
Neighborhoods
Great upscale neighborhood with many homes on 18 hole golf course. Hunting Hills Country Club is in this neighborhood....great dining, tennis, pool, and golf.
Hunting Hills Drive
Hunting Hills DriveGreat upscale neighborhood with many homes on 18 hole golf course. Hunting Hills Country Club is in this neighborhood....great dining, tennis, pool, and golf.
this neighborhood has it's own historic movie theater, it's own farmer's market, a small healthy foods grocery, and small unique restaurants. the homes are older. great vibe in this area.
Grandin Court
this neighborhood has it's own historic movie theater, it's own farmer's market, a small healthy foods grocery, and small unique restaurants. the homes are older. great vibe in this area.
Breweries
Roanoke and Salem is famous for their breweries.
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Olde Salem Brewing Company
21 E Main StRoanoke and Salem is famous for their breweries.
A Few Old Goats Brewing
515 8th St SWNice gathering place.
Vineyards
gorgeous views. have a glass of wine or not....just enjoy the vjews!!
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Valhalla Vineyards
6500 Mt Chestnut Rdgorgeous views. have a glass of wine or not....just enjoy the vjews!!