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Things To Do
Mill Mountain Star
If you're looking for an easier hike, the Star Trail is a good option. It's a 3 mile out and back hike that will land you with a view of the entire valley. If hiking isn't your thing, you can drive to the top for the same view. Highly recommend checking this out one way or the other while you're in Roanoke!
Roanoke River Greenway
Take a walk or bike along the Roanoke River. There are many access points to the greenway throughout Roanoke. Our favorite places to access the Greenway are by The Green Goat restaurant or at River’s Edge Park. We would highly recommend getting outside for a stroll while you're here!
McAfee's Knob Trail
If you're looking for a moderate to strenuous hike, then we would suggest McAfee's Knob! It's the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail with gorgeous views. If you decide to do this though, plan for at least half a day as the trail is about 8 miles round trip!
Dragon's Tooth Trail
Short but strenuous hike with gorgeous views of the Roanoke Valley at the top. Expect some rock climbing towards the end!
Bread Craft
By far our FAVORITE breakfast spot. We love spending Sunday mornings here after a long weekend of hockey. Dan's favorites are their chocolate croissants and the chorizo cocote. Deanna's favorites are their almond croissants and the avocado toast.
Scrambled
Good, cheap, fast breakfast place in downtown Roanoke.
Big Lick Brewing Company, LLC
One of our favorite breweries close to downtown!
Twisted Track Brewpub
This place serves beer, cider, wine and food. A great place for lunch with a HUGE outdoor space!
Olde Salem Brewing Company - Market Street
Deanna’s favorite beer in the Roanoke Valley!
Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage
If you're staying at the Springhill Suites, this brewery is less than a 10 minute walk away!
The Green Goat
This place is right on the Roanoke River Greenway. We love going here for lunch after walking the dogs on the greenway!
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Roanoke
Great burgers, beer and atmosphere. Our favorite spot to go to get a bite after Dan’s hockey games.
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
If you’re craving something sweet while you’re here, Blue Cow Ice Cream is the best place around!
Taubman Museum of Art
