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Mill Mountain Star
Cultural landmark
100 ft. neon-lit star & regional landmark overlooking Roanoke from the top of Mill Mountain.
4.80 (4K reviews)
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Basilica of Saint Andrew
Catholic church
👍👍 Like it's parishioners, this church is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. We were instantly welcomed and made to feel that we belong. It is obvious that parishioners really appreciate this glorious church when describing the history and renovations behind it. Honored to be in time to attend a wee...
4.80 (394 reviews)
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Mill Mountain Park
Park
Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center.
4.70 (2.9K reviews)
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Virginian Station
Museum
👍👍 It has been renovated. It used to be abandoned. Now it is nice.
4.70 (38 reviews)
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Elmwood Park
Park
Park with play areas, fountains & an amphitheater, plus occasional festivals & community events.
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Center In The Square
Arts organization
👍👍 Center in the Square in Roanoke has long been a cultural hub, offering a diverse array of attractions under one roof. Housing museums like the Science Museum of Western Virginia and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, it provides a rich tapestry of educational experiences.
The Roanoke...
4.60 (880 reviews)
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Highland Park
Park
Hilly park featuring a disc-golf course, a playground, a dog park, sports fields & restrooms.
4.60 (435 reviews)
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Vic Thomas Park
Park
👍👍 Great little park. Just needs a few picnic tables. We’re traveling with a dog and shopped for our lunch at the local Roanoke food co-op. We headed to the park to eat. The bench worked, but a table would have been even better. Nice and clean and quiet!
4.60 (154 reviews)
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Chestnut Ridge Trail
Hiking area
😐 Not a bad trail for hiking leisurely. The scenery wasn't anything to write home about but we had a good time. The trail had lots of intersecting connections which was simultaneously helpful and confusing. Here are a few pics!
4.60 (140 reviews)
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Shrine Hill Park
Park
👍👍 A little bit of the wild for everyone to enjoy. Hard to say what you may see on your walk or run through the wooded area.
4.60 (47 reviews)
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Fishburn Park
Park
Expansive nature park offering hike & bike trails, a playground, tennis, disc golf & picnic areas.
4.50 (411 reviews)
15
Smith Park
Park
This tree-lined park with a playground, picnic area & bike fix station offers a view of the river.
4.50 (260 reviews)
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Downtown Roanoke, Inc.
Association or organization
👍👍 Walkability- good
Food selection - good
Cleanliness- good
Bar night life - ok
People - great
Market area - great
Overall Roanoke is cool little city. The people is what make the city what it is. Everyone is friendly and the hospitality shows. Numerous older buildings which are good for exploring....
4.50 (253 reviews)
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Cannon Parkway Park
City park
Venue with a playground & skate park, plus facilities for soccer, tennis, basketball & volleyball.
4.50 (224 reviews)
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Fern Park
Park
👍👍 Absolutely love the trails along the mountain! There is a family of 5 deer that roam through daily. The scenery is beautiful!! Peaceful nature, steps away from the road and you'd never know it's that close once you're down there.
4.50 (67 reviews)
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River's Edge Park
Park
Park featuring baseball diamonds, tennis courts & football & soccer fields, plus a playground.
4.40 (625 reviews)