Travel Guide to Roanoke, Virginia

​If you are in for outdoor adventures this weekend, plan a trip with your family to this attractive tourist destination. You do not have to worry because you do not need to go broke just to enjoy your trip. There are a lot of free things you can do in Roanoke Valley.

Mill Mountain Park

This park boasts of its 10-mile multi-use trails for biking, walking, and hiking. Tourists can tour through the park and savor its natural beauty that lasts all year round. if you enjoy hiking, you will definitely be awestruck with no just one but two scenic overlooking views on top of the mountain. They also have something for the children in the Mill Mountain Zoo. The zoo displays Indian crested porcupine, yellow-spotted side-necked turtle, and the red wolf. 

Roanoke Food Tours

Everyone loves good food. Roanoke Food Tours offers visitors a way to explore the rich food scene in the city. The tour highlights gourmet food and there is a variety of delicious food to choose from. The 3-hour tour is full of stories about the city's rich history marked by important city landmarks.

Blue Ridge Parkway

You should not miss the chance to visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a popular road that stretches through the Roanoke Valley and is known as "America's Favorite Drive." One can enter the road through multiple entry points. One is a junction close to the Roanoke Star on top of Mill Mountain. 

Center in the Squar

Located in the heart of downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square features regional arts. It is a community-based and cultural organization. There are different attractions you can explore inside, including museums, an aquarium, and a live performance theater company. The Mill Mountain Theater features opera act, dance, and acting performance that run all-year-round. 

Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers

This is a popular spot because it is the only brewery in central Roanoke. Visitors will appreciate the brief tour in the brewing facility and have fun in the special events organized by the brewery. It often hosts activities such as music performances, game tournaments, and other fun attractions. 

Bottom Creek Gorge

Bottom Creek Gorge is heaven for nature lovers and photographers who love to capture scenic views. Bottom Creek is one significant headwaters flowing through the Roanoke River. Visitors can also enjoy walking and hiking through well-marked trails in the forest. Photographers would especially love the Red Trail because of a great vantage point to catch the 200-foot cascading waterfall on camera. 

Taubman Museum of Art

Visiting the Taubman Museum of art is probably one of the best things to do in Roanoke. The museum's unique and modern façade was built in 2005. With its mission to offer art to people to promote learning and fun, it features art pieces from American artists specific to Appalachian and West Virginia region. The museum displays arts from Childe Hassam, Thomas Eakins, and Winslow Homer. The museum organizes different events and workshops all year round.

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