Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport 20 min
Mill Mountain Park (14 min) Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center. Taubman Museum of Art (14 min) Modern facility housing permanent & traveling exhibits, interactive area for kids, cafe & gift shop. Black Dog Salvage (17 min) Acclaimed warehouse carrying an eclectic variety of antiques & restored furniture in an airy space. Mill Mountain Zoo (13 min) Small zoo with a train open year-round housing 50+ native & exotic animals, birds & reptiles. Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (15 min) Outdoor recreation and beer Elmwood Park (13 min) Park with play areas, fountains & an amphitheater, plus occasional festivals & community events. Roanoke Mountain (34 min) This forested mountain off the Blue Ridge Parkway features 2 overlooks with views of the city. Virginia Museum of Transportation (15 min) Planes, trains & cars are displayed in a former freight depot with all-ages rides & tours. History Museum of Western Virginia (16 min) Weapons, costumes & more exhibited in a museum devoted to the region's cultural heritage. Explore Park (12 min) Reserve with 9 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, plus boat launch & visitor center. Mill Mountain Star (15 min) 100 ft. neon-lit star & regional landmark overlooking Roanoke from the top of Mill Mountain. Roanoke Pinball Museum (14 min) Science & history museum dedicated to pinball, with interactive displays & machines dating to 1930s. Science Museum of Western Virginia (14 min) Center for wide-ranging exploration of the scientific world, with a butterfly garden & planetarium. The Harrison Museum of African American Culture (14 min) Museum featuring exhibits on African-American history, as well as African & contemporary art. Center In The Square (14 min) |