Roanoke Area Recommendations

Jonathan And Minor
Jonathan And Minor
Roanoke Area Recommendations

Food scene

Classic American cuisine- burgers, sandwiches, salads & The Lick BBQ Host favorite- BBQ platter with Queso mac-n-cheese
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Village Grill
1802 Memorial Ave SW
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Classic American cuisine- burgers, sandwiches, salads & The Lick BBQ Host favorite- BBQ platter with Queso mac-n-cheese
Downhome, southern made from scratch biscuits Wide array of breakfast biscuits and sides Host favorite- Fried apple biscuit
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Scratch Biscuit Company
1820 Memorial Ave SW
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Downhome, southern made from scratch biscuits Wide array of breakfast biscuits and sides Host favorite- Fried apple biscuit
Pizza, Pasta & Sandwiches Host favorite- Pizza- half chicken, bacon, ranch/ half bbq
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Grace's Place Pizzeria
1316 Grandin Rd SW
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Pizza, Pasta & Sandwiches Host favorite- Pizza- half chicken, bacon, ranch/ half bbq
Host favorite- Pizza- pepperoni & bacon on all, mushrooms on half/ sausage of other half
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Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
1176 Roanoke Rd
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Host favorite- Pizza- pepperoni & bacon on all, mushrooms on half/ sausage of other half
Asian Cuisines with specialities from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and India Sushi bar
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Cafe Asia 2
3549 Electric Rd
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Asian Cuisines with specialities from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and India Sushi bar
Chain featuring BBQ & American sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders
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MISSION BBQ
2229 Colonial Ave SW
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Chain featuring BBQ & American sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders
Local chain Three locations in the Roanoke/ Salam area
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Alejandro's Mexican Grill
127 Campbell Ave SE
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Local chain Three locations in the Roanoke/ Salam area
Fresh, classic Italian dishes & sandwiches Host recommendation- Chicken alfredo
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Reminis
4210 Brambleton Ave
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Fresh, classic Italian dishes & sandwiches Host recommendation- Chicken alfredo
Greek specialties like falafel & spanakopita served in a traditional restaurant with a full bar
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Athens Corner Grill
1003 S Jefferson St
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Greek specialties like falafel & spanakopita served in a traditional restaurant with a full bar
Venezuelan specialities along with pasta & pizza
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Leonore Restaurant
128 Campbell Ave SW
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Venezuelan specialities along with pasta & pizza
Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space Host recommendation- The Greg Brady- hamburger with mac-n-cheese and bbq chips on top
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Roanoke
210 B Market St SE
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Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space Host recommendation- The Greg Brady- hamburger with mac-n-cheese and bbq chips on top
Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea Host recommendation- French dip, Caesar salad, bacon spud
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McAlister's Deli
888 Prices Fork Rd
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Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea Host recommendation- French dip, Caesar salad, bacon spud
Small batch ice cream company that makes unique and classic flavors from quality ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Flavors are spun fresh on site, serving up smiles, one hand-crafted scoop at a time
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Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
1115 Piedmont St SE
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Small batch ice cream company that makes unique and classic flavors from quality ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Flavors are spun fresh on site, serving up smiles, one hand-crafted scoop at a time
Locate in Floyd Authentic Italian Host favorite- Italian sampler
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Mickey G's Bistro
113 Parkview Rd NE
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Locate in Floyd Authentic Italian Host favorite- Italian sampler
Wood fired pizza, taps and live music
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Dogtown Roadhouse
302 S Locust St
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Wood fired pizza, taps and live music

Hiking

Second highest waterfall in Virginia Moderately trafficked trails (3) that loop together for different scenery Ask your host for directions
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Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve
7 10th Ave S
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Second highest waterfall in Virginia Moderately trafficked trails (3) that loop together for different scenery Ask your host for directions
4.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail- 1200’ elevation gain Difficult trail- the last ½ mile is very rocky Climbing the rocky “teeth” at the top gets the best view but is difficult
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Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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4.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail- 1200’ elevation gain Difficult trail- the last ½ mile is very rocky Climbing the rocky “teeth” at the top gets the best view but is difficult
7.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail- 1400’ elevation gain At the top of the ridge, there are great views for the remaining two miles to Hay Rock, but the footing is tricky and is slower going than the ascent
Hay Rock Trailhead
39 Tinker Mountain Rd
7.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail- 1400’ elevation gain At the top of the ridge, there are great views for the remaining two miles to Hay Rock, but the footing is tricky and is slower going than the ascent

Things To Do

Home to a makers market representing more than 60 makers plus a coffee shop, a record store, food windows, and more. Housed in a restored 1951 cafeteria Check out Minor’s booth- Crooked Mountain Crafts Be sure to check hours of operation- they vary
Crafteria: Handmade Food & Goods
16 W Church Ave SW
Home to a makers market representing more than 60 makers plus a coffee shop, a record store, food windows, and more. Housed in a restored 1951 cafeteria Check out Minor’s booth- Crooked Mountain Crafts Be sure to check hours of operation- they vary
Paved trailway following the Roanoke River Open year round to running, cyclist and other outdoor seekers Many parking lots and trailhead areas See below for rentals
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Roanoke River Greenway
Roanoke River Greenway
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Paved trailway following the Roanoke River Open year round to running, cyclist and other outdoor seekers Many parking lots and trailhead areas See below for rentals
Mill Mountain Star (Roanoke Star)- world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star- great views of Roanoke Valley and downtown Mill Mountain Zoo Discovery Center Hiking Trails
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Mill Mountainin tähti
2000 J B Fishburn Pkwy
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Mill Mountain Star (Roanoke Star)- world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star- great views of Roanoke Valley and downtown Mill Mountain Zoo Discovery Center Hiking Trails
Abandoned feed and seed warehouse from 1914 converted into a hub of education and tourism Kid’s Square Roanoke Pinball Museum Roanoke Starcade Harrison Museum of African American Culture Mill Mountain Theatre Science Museum of Western Virginia
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Center in the Square
1 Market Square SE
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Abandoned feed and seed warehouse from 1914 converted into a hub of education and tourism Kid’s Square Roanoke Pinball Museum Roanoke Starcade Harrison Museum of African American Culture Mill Mountain Theatre Science Museum of Western Virginia
Rock climbing gym Climbing walls and bouldering walls- instructors available Welcome to all ages and abilities
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River Rock Climbing
806 Wasena Ave SW
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Rock climbing gym Climbing walls and bouldering walls- instructors available Welcome to all ages and abilities
1,100-acre passive recreation facility operated by the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The park is located at milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway Rolling hills, pristine woodlands, hiking trails, river frontage, historical buildings and a visitor information center including biking, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, or learning
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Tutki puisto
56 Roanoke River Parkway Road
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1,100-acre passive recreation facility operated by the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The park is located at milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway Rolling hills, pristine woodlands, hiking trails, river frontage, historical buildings and a visitor information center including biking, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, or learning