Things to do in Roanoke

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O. Winston Link Museum

^#1 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

16 reviews

The O. Winston Link Museum, housed in a restored, Raymond Loewy-designed ra... passenger station, exhibits the world's largest collection of the famed photographers images of... more »

Attraction type Speciality Museums

Distance 0.1 km from city centre

"Great photography and railroad history" 8 Feb 2012
"Better than expected!" 30 Jan 2012
"Must See Steam Era Portraits for Roanoke Train..." 28 Jan 2012

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Virginia Museum of Transportation

^#2 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

29 reviews

Owner description: Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight...... more » Owner description: Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight station that doubles as a museum .

Attraction type Speciality Museums

Distance 0.5 km from city centre

"Better than expected!" 30 Jan 2012
"Experience Huge Steam Engines Up Close!" 28 Jan 2012
"A Great Place for Little Boys" 26 Jan 2012

Mill Mountain Star and Park

^#3 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

20 reviews

Owner description: A "must see" on most visitors list, an 88-foot manmade star (the largest in the world) sits on majestic Mill Mountain along with a beautifully...... more » Owner description: A "must see" on most visitors list, an 88-foot manmade star (the largest in the world) sits on majestic Mill Mountain along with a beautifully landscaped city park, that boasts hiking and biking trails, and a zoo.

Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks

"Great View of the City!" 23 Jan 2012
"Free :)" 22 Jan 2012
"The Star" 17 Jan 2012

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Center in the Square

^#4 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

12 reviews

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.

Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest

Distance 0.3 km from city centre

"Nicely Renovated!" 23 Jan 2012
"Square" 17 Jan 2012
"Memories" 15 Jan 2012

Taubman Museum of Art

^#5 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

19 reviews

Attraction type Art Museums

"Nice try but no banana" 2 Feb 2012
"The museum building itself is great art." 30 Jan 2012
"Very Good Museum" 26 Jan 2012

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Civic Center

^#6 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

9 reviews

Owner description: Western Virginia's premier full-service convention, exhibition and cultural complex, the center plays host to popular Broadway shows as well as big...... more » Owner description: Western Virginia's premier full-service convention, exhibition and cultural complex, the center plays host to popular Broadway shows as well as big name music concerts.

Attraction type Civic Centres

Distance 1.0 km from city centre

"Great Location. Good Customer Service." 23 Jan 2012
"Wonderful Performances" 17 Jan 2012
"Civic Center" 17 Jan 2012

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City Market

^#7 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

4 reviews

Owner description: This open-air market is the oldest, continuous operation of its kind in Virginia. Year-round activities, including special holiday events, the annual...... more » Owner description: This open-air market is the oldest, continuous operation of its kind in Virginia. Year-round activities, including special holiday events, the annual chili cook-off and monthly Art by Night, as well as local color, characters and produce make it one of the city's most popular spots.

Attraction type Flea/ Street Markets

Distance 8.4 km from city centre

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Mill Mountain Zoo

^#8 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

18 reviews

Owner description: Vistors are wowed by the more than 45 species of animals at this zoo, including rare and endangered breeds like the snow leopard, the white-naped...... more » Owner description: Vistors are wowed by the more than 45 species of animals at this zoo, including rare and endangered breeds like the snow leopard, the white-naped crane and the clouded leopard.

Attraction type Zoos

Distance 2.7 km from city centre

"Small Zoo" 5 Feb 2012
"Needs to close" 4 Feb 2012
"Well kept" 22 Jan 2012

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Valley View Mall

^#9 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

8 reviews

Attraction type Shopping centres

Distance 4.4 km from city centre

"Ladies only" 24 Jan 2012
"Shop and Dine" 6 Jan 2012
"Great mall - poor access!" 31 Dec 2011

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Vintage Europe Antiques

^#10 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

1 review

Attraction type Antique Shops

Distance 2.2 km from city centre

"Treasure Hunters Marketplace" 29 May 2011

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Art Museum of Western Virginia

^#11 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

1 review

Owner description: Spend the day browsing through the wonderful American art of the 19th and 20th centuries, including paintings by Asher B. Durand, T. Worthington...... more » Owner description: Spend the day browsing through the wonderful American art of the 19th and 20th centuries, including paintings by Asher B. Durand, T. Worthington Whittredge and Winslow Homer, at this prestigious museum.

Attraction type Art Museums

Distance 3.6 km from city centre

"Great Little Museum" 7 Nov 2007

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Mill Mountain Theatre

^#12 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

3 reviews

Owner description: 40 years of Broadway quality theatre right here in Roanoke.The Valley's only Professional Live Theatre! Year-round season with two stages in Center in...... more » Owner description: 40 years of Broadway quality theatre right here in Roanoke.The Valley's only Professional Live Theatre! Year-round season with two stages in Center in the Square. Family Entertainment on the Trinkle Main Stage (seats 400), Cutting-Edge Theatre on the Waldron Stage (seats 100.) This season see comedies such as the SantaLand Diaries by David Sedaris, and a new play adaptation of Mark Twain's Diaries of Adam and Eve; our terrific holiday show, The Christmas Cup; dramas-God's Man in Texas, and our new play festival; and musicals such as SchoolHouse Rock Live!, Barry Manilow's Copacabana and our 40th anniversary bash Starlight and Showbiz: The Best of MMT. Check us out to see our ongoing weekend late night entertainment!

Attraction type Theatres

Distance 0.4 km from city centre

"No Parking" 24 Jan 2012
"Come see the shows" 29 Dec 2011
"Mill Mountain Theater draws ire" 27 Jan 2009

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Showtimers Community Theater

^#13 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

1 review

Attraction type Theatres

Distance 8.6 km from city centre

"Night Must Fall at Showtimers Community Theatre" 8 Oct 2010

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Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium

^#14 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

7 reviews

Owner description: The whole family will enjoy this fun, hands-on science center that features eight permanent exhibits including a 750-gallon marine aquarium, a Light...... more » Owner description: The whole family will enjoy this fun, hands-on science center that features eight permanent exhibits including a 750-gallon marine aquarium, a Light and Sound Arcade, plus galleries related to the human body, weather and geology.

Attraction type Science Museums; Observatories/ Planetariums

Distance 0.1 km from city centre

"love it" 8 Feb 2012
"Moved temporarily..." 24 Sep 2011
"The kids LOVE it!" 11 Aug 2010

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Harrison Museum of African-American Culture

^#15 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

Owner description: Located in the first public high school for African-American students, this museum offers memorabilia, photographs, objects and oral histories...... more » Owner description: Located in the first public high school for African-American students, this museum offers memorabilia, photographs, objects and oral histories relating to the African-American experience in the Roanoke Valley, plus African and contemporary art.

Attraction type History Museums

Distance 0.8 km from city centre

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History Museum & Historical Society of Western Virginia

^#16 of 16 attractions in Roanoke

1 review

Attraction type History Museums

Distance 0.1 km from city centre

"A Dab of Virginia History" 10 Jun 2006

Jeter Farm

Attraction type Farms

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Arts Council of the Blue Ridge

Attraction type Art Galleries

Distance 0.3 km from city centre

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Old Monterey Golf Club

Test your abilities at this semi-private golf course which features a few hills, well-bunkered fairways and no water hazards.

Attraction type Golf Courses

Distance 4.5 km from city centre

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The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University

Owner description: The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premiere arts destination in the Roanoke Valley and presents exhibitions and related...... more » Owner description: The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premiere arts destination in the Roanoke Valley and presents exhibitions and related programming that explore currents in contemporary art. Providing a forum for the creative process, the museum enhances the life of both the university and the community beyond. Free and open to the public.

Attraction type History Museums

Distance 3.0 km from city centre