Guidebook for Roanoke
Food Scene
Interesting history, good location near the greenway, good food at good prices
34 locals recommend
The Green Goat
802 Wiley Dr SWInteresting history, good location near the greenway, good food at good prices
Sweet Donkey Coffee
2108 Broadway Ave SWOutdoor games and seating, nice atmosphere
Tuco’s Taqueria Garaje
416 Salem Ave SWCool atmosphere, interesting tacos, great tequila
Excellent authentic Mexican food at great prices. Sit inside or outside
10 locals recommend
Tacos Rojas
737 13th St SWExcellent authentic Mexican food at great prices. Sit inside or outside
Iconic must-see tiny 1930's diner open 24/7 with only 10 stools. Frequently a line out the door but worth the wait for CHEAP greasy food and hilarious service. Famous Cheesy western burger is the most popular order
26 locals recommend
Texas Tavern
114 Church Ave SWIconic must-see tiny 1930's diner open 24/7 with only 10 stools. Frequently a line out the door but worth the wait for CHEAP greasy food and hilarious service. Famous Cheesy western burger is the most popular order
Athens Corner Grill
1003 S Jefferson StBudget friendly healthy food
Scrambled
32 Market Square SEBest place for breakfast. Huge menu and large portions.
Huge menu with the best Indian cuisine in the area. Excellent atmosphere in the trendy Grandin Ct. area.
26 locals recommend
Taaza Indian Cuisine
1910 Memorial Ave SWHuge menu with the best Indian cuisine in the area. Excellent atmosphere in the trendy Grandin Ct. area.
Lucky Restaurant
18 Kirk Ave SWHigh Class and excellent steaks
Custom menu changes often and features only locally grown foods. Often special fun events are offered
53 locals recommend
Local Roots
1314 Grandin Rd SWCustom menu changes often and features only locally grown foods. Often special fun events are offered
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Well established favorite dining place for locals.
15 locals recommend
Montano's International Gourmet
3733 Franklin Rd SWExcellent food, service, and atmosphere. Well established favorite dining place for locals.
Great atmosphere and location near the Greenway. BEER of course
35 locals recommend
Wasena City Tap Room & Grill
806 Wasena Ave SWGreat atmosphere and location near the Greenway. BEER of course
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
4814 Valley View Blvd NWGreat service, menu, prices
Wok N Roll Kitchen
120 Campbell Ave SEYummy, great service, nice atmosphere
AJI Fusion
Excellent food, service, atmosphere
Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant
Unique and wonderful menu, great service, atmosphere
Scratch Biscuit Company
1820 Memorial Ave SWGreat food in interesting Grandin Court neighborhood
Sightseeing
Most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail. Only 15 minute drive to trailhead from the house
116 locals recommend
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic TrailMost photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail. Only 15 minute drive to trailhead from the house
FREE!! Largest man-made star in the world. Our most famous landmark. Beautiful view of the area day or night until 11:00 pm. Short walking trails and picnic areas. Web Cam at the top
181 locals recommend
Mill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyFREE!! Largest man-made star in the world. Our most famous landmark. Beautiful view of the area day or night until 11:00 pm. Short walking trails and picnic areas. Web Cam at the top
Lovely campus and many sporting and cultural events. Excellent botanical gardens and greenhouse. Pleasant 45 minute drive through the mountains especially in the fall.
85 locals recommend
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Lovely campus and many sporting and cultural events. Excellent botanical gardens and greenhouse. Pleasant 45 minute drive through the mountains especially in the fall.
Mill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain SpurVery small zoo in a lovely setting.
Roanoke River Greenway
Roanoke River GreenwayExcellent trails throughout the city to jog, walk, bike
Beautiful historic architecture. Must see at Christmas time with numerous public spaces with lavishly decorated Christmas trees decorated by local merchants in friendly competition to raise money for charity.
10 locals recommend
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton
110 Shenandoah Ave NEBeautiful historic architecture. Must see at Christmas time with numerous public spaces with lavishly decorated Christmas trees decorated by local merchants in friendly competition to raise money for charity.
Parks & Nature
Small outdoor amphitheater features lots of interesting summer events. In winter ice skating is offered. Walk there from the house.
19 locals recommend
Elmwood Park
505 S Jefferson StSmall outdoor amphitheater features lots of interesting summer events. In winter ice skating is offered. Walk there from the house.
Canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking. This is our city's water supply and wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors.
45 locals recommend
Carvins Cove Recreation Area
State Route 648Canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking. This is our city's water supply and wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors.
Free! Peaceful, convenient, and lovely place to meander the well-kept grounds and see examples of recommended plantings for local areas. Several good plant sales during the year support the excellent growing community college, including poinsettias at Christmas time.
Virginia Western Community College The Community Arboretum
Free! Peaceful, convenient, and lovely place to meander the well-kept grounds and see examples of recommended plantings for local areas. Several good plant sales during the year support the excellent growing community college, including poinsettias at Christmas time.
Arts & Culture
Free Admission!! Lovely architecture. Nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Check their website for schedule of special interesting exhibits. Some have small fees. Walk there from the house.
100 locals recommend
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SEFree Admission!! Lovely architecture. Nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Check their website for schedule of special interesting exhibits. Some have small fees. Walk there from the house.
Jefferson Center
541 Luck Ave SWExcellent variety of events and close to the house.
Great place to learn about our local train origins and other transportation fun
47 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SWGreat place to learn about our local train origins and other transportation fun
FREE!! Pretty outdoor place to lounge and learn about Roanoke's worldwide sister cities. Another small exhibit with more information inside the nearby municipal building open during weekday business hours
Century Park Plaza
14 Church Ave SEFREE!! Pretty outdoor place to lounge and learn about Roanoke's worldwide sister cities. Another small exhibit with more information inside the nearby municipal building open during weekday business hours
Interesting architecture and independent films as well as current popular movies
36 locals recommend
Grandin Movie Theater
1310 Grandin Rd SWInteresting architecture and independent films as well as current popular movies
Too much to mention to do here..... aquarium, exhibits, pinball museum, kid's activities and much more
47 locals recommend
Center in the Square
1 Market Square SEToo much to mention to do here..... aquarium, exhibits, pinball museum, kid's activities and much more
Essentials
Very popular healthy food at good prices. Bulk shopping available. Nice place to sit and eat prepared foods as well
13 locals recommend
Earth Fare
2203 Franklin Rd SWVery popular healthy food at good prices. Bulk shopping available. Nice place to sit and eat prepared foods as well
Very popular healthy food at good prices. Good location in Towers Mall with lots of other great shops
17 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
2207 Colonial Ave SWVery popular healthy food at good prices. Good location in Towers Mall with lots of other great shops
Full service with pharmacy, fuel center, floral department, beer/wine etc. Open 24 hours
26 locals recommend
Kroger
614 Brandon Ave SWFull service with pharmacy, fuel center, floral department, beer/wine etc. Open 24 hours
Closest grocery store at great prices. Clean and friendly staff. Fuel center usually has the best gas prices in the area
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2141 Dale Ave SEClosest grocery store at great prices. Clean and friendly staff. Fuel center usually has the best gas prices in the area
Largest natural food grocery in the area. Located in the popular Grandin Court area where you definitely need to explore anyway.
22 locals recommend
Roanoke Co+op
1319 Grandin Rd SWLargest natural food grocery in the area. Located in the popular Grandin Court area where you definitely need to explore anyway.
Shopping
La De Da
102 Church Ave SE Ladies Boutique
Site of the famous TV show Salvage Dawgs. Sprawling indoor and outdoor with unlimited salvage items for sale. You can walk here from the Grandin area in about 5-10 minutes and access to the greenway is just behind the back parking lot. You can spend all day here easily!!
55 locals recommend
Black Dog Salvage
902 13th St SWSite of the famous TV show Salvage Dawgs. Sprawling indoor and outdoor with unlimited salvage items for sale. You can walk here from the Grandin area in about 5-10 minutes and access to the greenway is just behind the back parking lot. You can spend all day here easily!!
Upscale thrift shop with small art gallery featuring local artists, and awesome prices on gently used clothes, furniture, antiques, knick-knacks..... you name it. Things sell fast here so if decide to come back later after you "think about it", it may be gone in a few hours . All proceeds, including meals, benefit our local rescue mission.
2nd Helpings Shop. Gallery. Cafe
1502 Williamson Rd NEUpscale thrift shop with small art gallery featuring local artists, and awesome prices on gently used clothes, furniture, antiques, knick-knacks..... you name it. Things sell fast here so if decide to come back later after you "think about it", it may be gone in a few hours . All proceeds, including meals, benefit our local rescue mission.
Great selection with dozens of indoor booths jam packed with unique stuff at good prices. Don't miss the outside section where you can dive through the piles of hidden stuff many miss in the open shed. Right next to the Farmer's Market which is also a great place for local produce and sometimes other treasures.
Charlotte's Web Antique Mall
27 W Main StGreat selection with dozens of indoor booths jam packed with unique stuff at good prices. Don't miss the outside section where you can dive through the piles of hidden stuff many miss in the open shed. Right next to the Farmer's Market which is also a great place for local produce and sometimes other treasures.
Market Square Southeast
Market Square SoutheastCenter of downtown with great shopping and eats
Unique gifts and greeting cards of all kinds and good souvenirs to bring home for yourself or friends. Did I mention CHOCOLATE?!!
10 locals recommend
Chocolatepaper
308 Market St SEUnique gifts and greeting cards of all kinds and good souvenirs to bring home for yourself or friends. Did I mention CHOCOLATE?!!
Neighborhoods
Trendy area with food, bars, shops and the best old fashioned movie theater. Walk around the corner to Black Dog Salvage
40 locals recommend
Grandin Village
Trendy area with food, bars, shops and the best old fashioned movie theater. Walk around the corner to Black Dog Salvage