LOCAL AREA

Hike the beautiful Appalachian Trail and start at Dragon's Tooth or head to MacAfee's Knob for breathtaking views of the Roanoke Valley.

The Blue Ridge Parkway offers beautiful vistas, abundant of wildlife and many trails for hiking. Enjoy temperatures 10-15 degrees cooler than downtown Roanoke on this drive.

Hosting attractions from the Science Museum to the History Museum of Western Virginia, you are sure to find a day filled with family fun!

Would you believe a dog was the first one in the hole at the top of the hill... That was in 1920. There have been many changes over the years in lighting and passageways. Dixie Caverns is open for tours 363 days a year.

A part of the Nascar Racing Circuit, Martinsville Speedway is the short track that all of the fans and racers love.

The National D-Day Memorial honors the Allied forces that participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 during World War II. With its stylized English Garden, haunting invasion tableau, and striking Victory Plaza, the Memorial stands as a powerful permanent tribute to the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of D-Day participants. Surrounded by the beautiful majestic Blue Ridge mountains, this makes for a solemn and respectful tribute for our fallen heroes

The immensity is startling…the majesty is striking. 20 stories of solid rock, carved by the fingers of nature---Virginia’s Natural Bridge.

Sporting events, concerts, the Salem Fair and many other family oriented events all take place at the Salem Civic Center. Check out their website to see what is happening when you are here in Roanoke.

Man-made lake covering land in 2 counties. Fishing, boating a swimming a must!

Shopping Center that has four anchors stores including JC Penneys, Sears, Macy's & Belk. Many other national franchise shopping venues also located inside mall.

Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains, Virginia Tech is one of the premier college universities in the country. The stone exterior of many of the buildings was mined from the mountains that surround the campus.

Many concerts, conferences, sporting events, festivals and craft shows are held at the Berglund Center formally known as the Roanoke Civic Center.