Check out our extensive guides to the best things to do in Roanoke, Virginia including an overview of the best outdoor activities, restaurants, and accommodations in Roanoke, VA.

The 15 Best Things to Do in Roanoke VA
[Updated June 16, 2023] With a population of around 100,000 people, Roanoke is both the largest city along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the largest

The 8 Best Breweries in Roanoke VA, the Heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge
[Updated August 16, 2022] The fact that a Blue Ridge mountain town the size of Roanoke VA (population 99,411) has enough breweries to create an “8

The 10 Best Restaurants in Roanoke VA (Virginia’s Blue Ridge)
[Updated 1/12/2022] The city of Roanoke VA has no shortage of great restaurants to choose from. With a population of around 100,000 people– the largest

Exploring the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke VA
If I’m being completely honest, visiting the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke VA, was not even on our itinerary. We literally hadn’t even considered

Tips for Tackling the McAfee Knob Hike Near Roanoke, Virginia
Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge region, Roanoke VA boasts a winning blend of the attractions and activities you’d expect from a small city, surrounded by

Visiting Mill Mountain Park & the Roanoke Star in Roanoke VA
Exploring Mill Mountain Park is one of the most popular things to do in Roanoke, beloved by both visitors to and residents of Virginia’s Blue

The Best Things to Do at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve in Roanoke VA
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is the fifth largest city park in the entire United States, and the second-largest run by a municipality. It encompasses more than

Things to Do at Center In The Square in Downtown Roanoke VA
Encompassing 43 square miles, with a population right around 100,000, Roanoke is the largest city on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with loads of great shopping,