Roanoke Area Recommendations
Food scene
Classic American cuisine- burgers, sandwiches, salads & The Lick BBQ
Host favorite- BBQ platter with Queso mac-n-cheese
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Grill
1802 Memorial Ave SWClassic American cuisine- burgers, sandwiches, salads & The Lick BBQ
Host favorite- BBQ platter with Queso mac-n-cheese
Downhome, southern made from scratch biscuits
Wide array of breakfast biscuits and sides
Host favorite- Fried apple biscuit
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scratch Biscuit Company
1820 Memorial Ave SWDownhome, southern made from scratch biscuits
Wide array of breakfast biscuits and sides
Host favorite- Fried apple biscuit
Pizza, Pasta & Sandwiches
Host favorite- Pizza- half chicken, bacon, ranch/ half bbq
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grace's Place Pizzeria
1316 Grandin Rd SWPizza, Pasta & Sandwiches
Host favorite- Pizza- half chicken, bacon, ranch/ half bbq
Host favorite- Pizza- pepperoni & bacon on all, mushrooms on half/ sausage of other half
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
1176 Roanoke RdHost favorite- Pizza- pepperoni & bacon on all, mushrooms on half/ sausage of other half
Asian Cuisines with specialities from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and India
Sushi bar
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Asia 2
3549 Electric RdAsian Cuisines with specialities from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and India
Sushi bar
Chain featuring BBQ & American sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MISSION BBQ
2229 Colonial Ave SWChain featuring BBQ & American sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders
Local chain
Three locations in the Roanoke/ Salam area
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alejandro's Mexican Grill
127 Campbell Ave SELocal chain
Three locations in the Roanoke/ Salam area
Fresh, classic Italian dishes & sandwiches
Host recommendation- Chicken alfredo
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reminis
4210 Brambleton AveFresh, classic Italian dishes & sandwiches
Host recommendation- Chicken alfredo
Greek specialties like falafel & spanakopita served in a traditional restaurant with a full bar
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Athens Corner Grill
1003 S Jefferson StGreek specialties like falafel & spanakopita served in a traditional restaurant with a full bar
Venezuelan specialities along with pasta & pizza
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leonore Restaurant
128 Campbell Ave SWVenezuelan specialities along with pasta & pizza
Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space
Host recommendation- The Greg Brady- hamburger with mac-n-cheese and bbq chips on top
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Roanoke
210 B Market St SEBar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space
Host recommendation- The Greg Brady- hamburger with mac-n-cheese and bbq chips on top
Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea
Host recommendation- French dip, Caesar salad, bacon spud
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McAlister's Deli
888 Prices Fork RdEasygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea
Host recommendation- French dip, Caesar salad, bacon spud
Small batch ice cream company that makes unique and classic flavors from quality ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Flavors are spun fresh on site, serving up smiles, one hand-crafted scoop at a time
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
1115 Piedmont St SESmall batch ice cream company that makes unique and classic flavors from quality ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Flavors are spun fresh on site, serving up smiles, one hand-crafted scoop at a time
Locate in Floyd
Authentic Italian
Host favorite- Italian sampler
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mickey G's Bistro
113 Parkview Rd NELocate in Floyd
Authentic Italian
Host favorite- Italian sampler
Dogtown Roadhouse
302 S Locust StWood fired pizza, taps and live music
Hiking
Second highest waterfall in Virginia
Moderately trafficked trails (3) that loop together for different scenery
Ask your host for directions
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve
7 10th Ave SSecond highest waterfall in Virginia
Moderately trafficked trails (3) that loop together for different scenery
Ask your host for directions
4.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail- 1200’ elevation gain
Difficult trail- the last ½ mile is very rocky
Climbing the rocky “teeth” at the top gets the best view but is difficult
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic Trail4.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail- 1200’ elevation gain
Difficult trail- the last ½ mile is very rocky
Climbing the rocky “teeth” at the top gets the best view but is difficult
7.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail- 1400’ elevation gain
At the top of the ridge, there are great views for the remaining two miles to Hay Rock, but the footing is tricky and is slower going than the ascent
Hay Rock Trailhead
39 Tinker Mountain Rd7.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail- 1400’ elevation gain
At the top of the ridge, there are great views for the remaining two miles to Hay Rock, but the footing is tricky and is slower going than the ascent
Things To Do
Home to a makers market representing more than 60 makers plus a coffee shop, a record store, food windows, and more.
Housed in a restored 1951 cafeteria
Check out Minor’s booth- Crooked Mountain Crafts
Be sure to check hours of operation- they vary
Crafteria: Handmade Food & Goods
16 W Church Ave SWHome to a makers market representing more than 60 makers plus a coffee shop, a record store, food windows, and more.
Housed in a restored 1951 cafeteria
Check out Minor’s booth- Crooked Mountain Crafts
Be sure to check hours of operation- they vary
Paved trailway following the Roanoke River
Open year round to running, cyclist and other outdoor seekers
Many parking lots and trailhead areas
See below for rentals
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roanoke River Greenway
Roanoke River GreenwayPaved trailway following the Roanoke River
Open year round to running, cyclist and other outdoor seekers
Many parking lots and trailhead areas
See below for rentals
Mill Mountain Star (Roanoke Star)- world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star- great views of Roanoke Valley and downtown
Mill Mountain Zoo
Discovery Center
Hiking Trails
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estrella de Mill Mountain
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyMill Mountain Star (Roanoke Star)- world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star- great views of Roanoke Valley and downtown
Mill Mountain Zoo
Discovery Center
Hiking Trails
Abandoned feed and seed warehouse from 1914 converted into a hub of education and tourism
Kid’s Square
Roanoke Pinball Museum
Roanoke Starcade
Harrison Museum of African American Culture
Mill Mountain Theatre
Science Museum of Western Virginia
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Center in the Square
1 Market Square SEAbandoned feed and seed warehouse from 1914 converted into a hub of education and tourism
Kid’s Square
Roanoke Pinball Museum
Roanoke Starcade
Harrison Museum of African American Culture
Mill Mountain Theatre
Science Museum of Western Virginia
Rock climbing gym
Climbing walls and bouldering walls- instructors available
Welcome to all ages and abilities
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River Rock Climbing
806 Wasena Ave SWRock climbing gym
Climbing walls and bouldering walls- instructors available
Welcome to all ages and abilities
1,100-acre passive recreation facility operated by the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
The park is located at milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Rolling hills, pristine woodlands, hiking trails, river frontage, historical buildings and a visitor information center including biking, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, or learning
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Explorar
56 Roanoke River Parkway Road1,100-acre passive recreation facility operated by the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
The park is located at milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Rolling hills, pristine woodlands, hiking trails, river frontage, historical buildings and a visitor information center including biking, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, or learning