other amenities include a garden and bike storage. there's also a warm tv lounge. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set on a tree-lined street, this laid-back b&b in an 1890s house is a mile from the taubman museum of art and 3 miles from the mill mountain zoo. parking is available. highway 220 is also a mile away. breakfast is served in a casual dining area. the 2 relaxed, warmly decorated rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and sitting areas Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport 12 min
The Harrison Museum of African American Culture (18 min) Museum featuring exhibits on African-American history, as well as African & contemporary art. Science Museum of Western Virginia (18 min) Center for wide-ranging exploration of the scientific world, with a butterfly garden & planetarium. McAfee Knob (22 min) Landmark spot on the Appalachian Trail known for its panoramic rock ledge, reached by a 4-mi. hike. Roanoke Pinball Museum (17 min) Science & history museum dedicated to pinball, with interactive displays & machines dating to 1930s. Black Dog Salvage (18 min) Acclaimed warehouse carrying an eclectic variety of antiques & restored furniture in an airy space. Elmwood Park (14 min) Park with play areas, fountains & an amphitheater, plus occasional festivals & community events. Mill Mountain Zoo (9 min) Small zoo with a train open year-round housing 50+ native & exotic animals, birds & reptiles. Taubman Museum of Art (19 min) Modern facility housing permanent & traveling exhibits, interactive area for kids, cafe & gift shop. Mill Mountain Star (11 min) 100 ft. neon-lit star & regional landmark overlooking Roanoke from the top of Mill Mountain. Explore Park (17 min) Reserve with 9 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, plus boat launch & visitor center. Virginia Museum of Transportation (12 min) Planes, trains & cars are displayed in a former freight depot with all-ages rides & tours. Center In The Square (18 min) History Museum of Western Virginia (4 min) Weapons, costumes & more exhibited in a museum devoted to the region's cultural heritage. Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (4 min) Outdoor recreation and beer Mill Mountain Park (10 min) Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center. |