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Visiting Roanoke, VA


A 100-foot-high star atop a mountain and visible from miles around welcomes you to the "Star City of the South", a great beginning for your weekend getaway to this city rich in culture, history, fun and entertainment. Close to the star is the Mill Mountain Zoological Park, where you'll see the endangered Snow Leopard, Amur Tiger and Red Wolf, along with over 40 other animal species. The Center in the Square is the city's cultural hub, where you can catch a Broadway-quality show at the Mill... more » A 100-foot-high star atop a mountain and visible from miles around welcomes you to the "Star City of the South", a great beginning for your weekend getaway to this city rich in culture, history, fun and entertainment. Close to the star is the Mill Mountain Zoological Park, where you'll see the endangered Snow Leopard, Amur Tiger and Red Wolf, along with over 40 other animal species. The Center in the Square is the city's cultural hub, where you can catch a Broadway-quality show at the Mill Mountain Theater or hear the celebrated Roanoke Symphony. Museums are everywhere, and whether your interest lies in art, history, science or transport, you'll find a museum to match it. The Harrison Museum of African-American Culture honours achievements of African-Americans and includes an impressive African exhibit. For underground delights, visit the Dixie Caverns for a 45-minute tour of breathtaking cave formations, after which you can browse through pottery, rock and mineral and other shops. There's something to keep you occupied and entertained every minute in this environmentally-conscious, friendly and very welcoming Virginia city. « less

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266 Restaurants

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Weather

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Mar
54°F 12°C
35°F 1°C
3 in 8 cm
Apr
66°F 18°C
43°F 6°C
3 in 8 cm
May
73°F 22°C
51°F 10°C
4 in 9 cm
Jun
80°F 26°C
59°F 15°C
3 in 8 cm
Jul
83°F 28°C
63°F 17°C
3 in 8 cm
Aug
82°F 27°C
62°F 16°C
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Thursday
11 Mar
High:
58°F 14°C
Low:
49°F 9°C
Friday
12 Mar
High:
65°F 18°C
Low:
45°F 7°C
Saturday
13 Mar
High:
58°F 14°C
Low:
40°F 4°C

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Roanoker Restaurant Incorporated

4 of 5 stars
West Virginia
8 Mar 2010

I was very pleased with my visit here on Sunday, March 7, 2010. We arrived just after most of the after church crowd and had to wait about 15 minutes. However, the service was good and the price...more

Carabbas

4 of 5 stars
West Virginia
8 Mar 2010

This was my first visit to a Carabbas restaurant and I left pleasantly surprised and pleased. For a late Saturday afternoon, there was only a 10 minute wait and the wait staff was very friendly and...more

Comfort Inn Roanoke Airport

3 of 5 stars
West Virginia
8 Mar 2010

Passing through Roanoke for the first time on 3-6-10 and had to find a hotel for the night. I first went to the Marriott properties across the street, but did not want to pay $120 a night. So, tried...more

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