Things To Do
Outdoor
Mill Mountain Star - World's largest freestanding illuminated star, excellent views McAfee Knob Trail - One of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Parkway - Scenic drive with multiple look-out points and trailheads Roanoke Greenway - Paved trail along the river throughout the city Dragon's Tooth Trail - 4.6 mi round-trip rock scramble on the Appalachian Trail Chestnut Ridge Trail Carvins Cove Tinker Creek Trail Sharp Top Trail Tinker Cliffs Trail Virginia's Triple Crown Roanoke River Blueway Explore Park Poor Mountain Nature Area Preserve Reed Mountain Preserve
Museums
Taubman Museum of Art Center in the Square - Free Aquariums, roof-top view of the city and mountains Pinball Museum & Starcade - Located in Center in Square, 3,000+ interactive games O. Winston Link - Collection of photos & auditory works Science Museum - Located in Center in the Square, parakeet garden, & planetarium Harrison Museum of African American Culture Virginia Museum of Transportation History Museum of Western VA
Coffee
Sweet Donkey RND Mill Mountain Little Green Hive
Restaurants
Scratch Biscuit - Biscuits & more, Grandin Village Tacos Rojas - Mexican, multiple locations (original across from reception venue) Wasena Tap Room - craft brews & pub fare (quick walk to the river), Wasena Lucky - Farm-to-table Southern, Downtown Sidecar - European (great cocktails), Downtown Bread Craft - Artisanal bakery & sandwiches, Downtown Leonore - Venezuelan & Italian, Downtown Evie's - Bistro & bakery, Old Southwest Cardinal Bicycle - Bike shop & cafe, Grandin Village Roanoke Market Building - Historic building with multiple local vendors The Green Goat - American (right on the river), Wasena Fork in the Alley - Pub fare & live music, South Roanoke Pop's - Grilled cheese & local ice cream, Grandin Village Stock - Nordic/Scandinavian (located in Fire Station One), Downtown Alejandro's - Mexican (salsa bar), Downtown Beamer's 25 - American, Downtown Tuco's - Mexican (long tequila & mezcal list), Downtown Texas Tavern - Roanoke staple, family owned since 1930, open 24/7
Libations
Golden Cactus - Brewery & food trucks, Downtown Jolly Grape - Wine, Grandin Village Barrel Chest Wine & Beer Star Hill Brewery Twisted Track - Brewpub, Downtown Big Lick Brewing Well Hung - Wine tastings & food, Downtown A Few Old Goats Brewing Three Notch'd - Brewpub, Downtown Valhalla Winery - Beautiful views Virginia Mountain Vineyards Brady's Distillery Parkway Brewing The Vault - cocktails & sharable plates located in the Liberty Trust Hotel, Downtown