Rich with history, Downtown Roanoke is home to many popular attractions. With art, historic buildings, and interesting architecture just around every corner, taking a walk through downtown Roanoke is a way to exercise as well as become more familiar with the city and its history.
Former N & W Railway Passenger... [read more]
In 1949, the Roanoke Merchants Association, representing the local retailers, began brainstorming ideas for promoting the upcoming Christmas shopping season. Several ideas were tossed around, and a final decision was made to put a large star at the highest point on Mill Mountain.
The merchants association approached sign maker, Roy Kinsey,... [read more]
If you live in the Roanoke area, you may think you’ve seen it all when it comes to all the interesting spots around town. But how much have you really seen? If you’re looking for an Insta-worthy place that you may not have been to yet, you should seriously take... [read more]
Now that the winter weather has finally arrived, you probably want to get out and enjoy the cold and snow by getting some skiing in. But where should you go? Luckily, there are all kinds of places you can visit around the Roanoke area that are perfect if you are... [read more]
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will soon arrive to shake up Roanoke. This is a show that promises to deliver non-stop entertainment with mesmerizing sights and sounds. Monster trucks will crash, jump, and perform stunts to amaze.
Monster Trucks and More
The lucky visitors to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will get... [read more]
You may think that tubing is only something you can do in the snow or something you can do when you go to a river in the summertime. But when you head out to the Neveplast Tubing at the Liberty Snowflex in Lynchburg, you can enjoy year-round tubing that you’re... [read more]
Learning more about history can always be an enriching experience, especially when it relates to a place you call home. But when you can learn more about specific aspects of history, that can be even more interesting. That’s why you may want to check out the Virginia Museum of Transportation... [read more]
Does someone you know and love have a big day coming up? Whether it’s a graduation, home warming, birthday, or something else entirely, it’s always nice to show you care by giving that person a little something special. But maybe you don’t want to give them something typical. If you’re... [read more]
Haven’t you ever wanted to get to know wild animals better? If you are like most people, you probably don’t spend time with many animals other than cats and dogs. But you can change that by taking some time to go to Mill Mountain Zoo. And if you’re feeling really... [read more]
Every once in awhile, you just want to grab a nice cup of coffee from a local coffee shop. But if it seems like you have already been to most of the coffee shops in town, you may want to switch things up a bit and try something new. If... [read more]
