Roanoke Travel Guide

 Gillybob Says:  This museum honours the work of Ogle Winston Link, an American photographer. Best known for his black and white photography of the final days of steam trains travelling the Norfolk & Western Railroad in the late 1950s, O Winston Link (as he was more commonly known) also made... 

 mikelisaanna Says:  Explore Park is a park that features a collection of buildings from various eras in Western Virginia's history. Some of the buildings are original and some are copies of the original buildings. The park features an Indian village, a frontier fort, a 19th century farmhouse... 

 Tiasanders Says:  Gunther O'Darby's PubDowntown Roanoke 303 Jefferson Street.Phone 540-206-2090Owner / Manager Dean Bostic.Excellent Food / Quite Setting / Great Music Right next to parking lot. On Thursday NightsDel Isherwood with The Alleycat Entertainment from 8pm till Midnight.Mr... 

 HotSpotJ Says:  One of the more recognizeable Roanoke landmarks is St. Andrews Catholic Church, as it stands high above the major highways and downtown Roanoke. Dedicated in 1902, the cathedral is very unique for the area and has detailed artwork throughout with window depictions of Saints,... 

 Gillybob Says:  We stopped here for a light lunch on our wander around Roanoke.The menu here is a selection of soups, sandwiches and salads with homemade ice cream and smoothies as good options for desserts.Hours :Spring / SummerMonday to Friday : 11:00 - 17:00Saturday : 11:00 - 17:00Fall... 

 HotSpotJ Says:  Trio is a restaurant frequented by my company on business dinners, has an excellent, comfortable bar to grab appetizers and a drink while watching the game, or to make reservations and enjoy their full menu one would be equally comfortable. I would recommend this place over... 

 HotSpotJ Says:  April 2007 brought with it the opening of 202 Market in downtown Roanoke. Formally known as Saltories and then Paradox, the building has been completely renovated and looks absolutely amazing, down to the finest detail. The course menu is diverse and delicious, as is the... 

 HotSpotJ Says:  The Downtown area of Roanoke is slowly improving as far as having a heartbeat after sunset. This place has improved vbastly over what is was only 2 or 3 years ago, whereas before you had only 1 real club to go to now you have a variety of restaurants all within the Campbell... 

 birdmanimal Says:  The only Irish Pub in downtown, and the only TRUE pub in Roanoke (beware the others that try to stake this claim-the others are corporate and commercial fakeness). This is also the last of the true bars in Roanoke. Awesome fish and chips, great prices, great people, great... 

 HotSpotJ Says:  This place just opened in very late 2004, I can tell right away with the decor that someone here has been to the Opium Garden in South Beach, they have tried some things with the design that has worked in Miami, the lanterns, the couch decor, and it has turned out very well.... 

 bike_canoe Says:  If you head up Rt 311 N out of Roanoke you will find several wilderness roads in Jefferson National Park. These are great dirt & gravel roads for 4 wheel drives, and Motorcross bikes. You may get wet forging through a few creeks and you will see wildlife while enjoying a fun... 

 birdmanimal Says:  There are numerous AT trailheads in the area. Tinker Cliffs, McAphee's Knob, and Dragon's Tooth are all some of the more famous and beautiful sites on the trail, and all of these trailheads can be reached by car in 30 minutes or less. Email me for more details and...