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Hotel

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton

If you are looking for historical elegance, then check out the historic Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center located in downtown Roanoke.

Hotel

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke

If you prefer a more traditional and economical hotel stay, we recommend the SpringHIll Suites by Marriott.

Hotel

Shirley's Bed and Breakfast

If you would like a quiet view of the Virginia mountains, check out Shirley's Bed & Breakfast located close to the venue.

Travel Note

Directions to Explore Park from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Scenic Route)

From 81-S, take exit 6 and use the right two lanes to turn onto Elm Ave. In .2 miles, turn left onto S. Jefferson St. In .4 miles, turn left onto Walnut Ave SE. In .6 miles, continue straight onto the JP Fishburn Parkway. In 1.6 miles, continue onto the Mill Mountain Parkway. In 2.4 miles, turn left onto the Blue Ridge Parkway. Continue on the parkway for 5 miles and turn right at mile marker 115. Head straight into the park. Please note that the Parkway is closed from mile marker 115 to 121, and you will be forced to turn right at the entrance of Explore Park.

Travel Note

Directions to Explore Park from downtown roanoke

Off of I-581 North take exit 6, turn left onto Elm Avenue, to third stop light. Turn right on 13th Street (changes to Bennington Ave. along the river) Follow to the round about at the intersection with Riverland Road (Route 116) circling clockwise all the way around the intersection to head eastbound. Immediately take next left turn onto Rutrough Road (Route 658) Continue 4.5 miles to the Explore Park Service Entrance on your left just past the little brick church. If using a GPS, enter 3900 Rutrough Road SE. Roanoke, VA 24014