Center in the Square

Located in the heart of downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square is a one-stop arts and cultural shop.

The delicious side of downtown

Feeling hungry?

Hotel Roanoke

Showcasing the Star City’s rich history, the historic Hotel Roanoke -- also known as The “Grand Old Lady” -- began as a place to rest for railroaders passing through town.

O. Winston Link Museum

In a spot overlooking the very tracks that inspired his photographs, the O. Winston Link Museum offers a look into life along the Norfolk and Western Railway during the 1950s as captured by photographer O. Winston Link.

Mill Mountain Theatre

What began as a summer stock theater in a vacant resort inn high up on a mountain became one of the most respected regional theaters in the country.

The Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway, known as America’s Favorite Drive, wanders 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in northern Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina.

The Roanoke star

High atop Mill Mountain stands one of Roanoke’s largest claims to fame. Literally.

The 88-foot-tall Mill Mountain Star was constructed almost 60 years ago, earning Roanoke the nickname, “Star City of the South.”

Shopping in downtown Roanoke

An abundance of unique shopping lies within Roanoke’s downtown streets. Start in the city’s Market area, strolling up Market Street.

Virginia Museum of Transportation

Located down the tracks from downtown Roanoke, the Virginia Museum of Transportation offers a timeline of locomotive and automotive history.