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Center in the Square

Roanoke, VA
Ranked #4 of 16 attractions in Roanoke
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Get in touch with your artsy side at this downtown cultural center which features museums of art, history and science, plus live professional theatre,...... more » Owner description: Get in touch with your artsy side at this downtown cultural center which features museums of art, history and science, plus live professional theatre, dance and opera. « less
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Aaron R
Baltimore, MD
Top Contributor
52 reviews
16 helpful votes
“Nicely Renovated!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Much better than last time! The renovation is quite nice. There are still a few empty kiosks, so it will be interesting to go back in a little while to see what happens. But it is definitely a move in the right direction... More

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Robert C
Austin, Texas
Top Contributor
87 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Square”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

nice shops, good restaurants, parking is limited, clean friendly atmosphere More

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TheLinkFamily
Roanoke, VA
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
5 helpful votes
“Memories”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

I have loved the Center in the Square since I was little and love sharing it with my son. They are renovating it right now, but it will be even more amazing when complete. More

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batspeed29
Roanoke, Virginia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
“When Open - Great Stuff For Kids!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Ocassionally Have Nice Thuings Of Childrens Learning and Interest. Try To Attract Adults With #Dramas #FAIL More

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GingCorr
Roanoke, Va
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14 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Lots to see and do”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

In a few square blocks you can enjoy good restaurants, visit great historic sites, learn from educationally based museums, and enjoy a wonderful journey in art. More

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VirginiaDonna
Virginia
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
5 helpful votes
“Nice museum, and science museum, under construction at the moment.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Museum cost to get in could be lowered. Id add more info on artifacts found from the Roanoke area as well as the history.... More

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drw0714
Huntsville, Alabama
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22 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Very Nice”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

Great place to be at Christmas time!!! We walked the Square on Friday night and enjoyed the festivities!!!! More

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LeisureTravelLady_11
Doswell, Virginia
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16 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Small town fun, medium town feel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

You must visit Center in the Square both in the daytime and at night. There are nice little shops, including a chocolate shop and clothing stores where you can buy unique gifts. At night, there are bars, restaurants and a club with two DJs and dance rooms. Have fun, relax and enjoy yourself! More

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smstout19
Potomac Falls, Virginia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
“202 Market”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

Enjoyed a fantastic dinner at this hip/modern restaurant. Great food and excellent service! More

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Gatorfan-Craig
Tampa, Florida
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24 reviews
10 helpful votes
“Great location for most of Roanoke”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

Just park there and take in the sights, sounds and smells. The open air market had great looking produce and the numerous restaurants around there were all within walking distance. There are some interesting shops nearby and plenty to do in terms of arts and culture. More

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