Guidebook for Roanoke
Food Scene
This farm-to-table restaurant and bakery is one of mine and my children's all-time favorites. You can never go wrong with a meal or a dessert from here. They have a cake affectionately called their "Better Than Sex" cake. Try it and judge for yourself.
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Evie's Bistro and Bakery
1212 4th St SWThis farm-to-table restaurant and bakery is one of mine and my children's all-time favorites. You can never go wrong with a meal or a dessert from here. They have a cake affectionately called their "Better Than Sex" cake. Try it and judge for yourself.
Scrambled is another great farm-to-table option in Downtown Roanoke specializing in breakfast items. Their French toast is to die for.
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Scrambled
32 Market Square SEScrambled is another great farm-to-table option in Downtown Roanoke specializing in breakfast items. Their French toast is to die for.
This upscale restaurant will surely impress. Frankie Rowland's is the place to go for a relaxing evening out and a great steak.
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Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse
104 South Jefferson StreetThis upscale restaurant will surely impress. Frankie Rowland's is the place to go for a relaxing evening out and a great steak.
Alejandro's is authentic Mexican food at its best. Affordable, and with an expansive salsa bar, you will be more than satisfied with your dining experience here. Our favorties: Their margaritas and the fish tacos.
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Alejandro's Mexican Grill
127 Campbell Ave SEAlejandro's is authentic Mexican food at its best. Affordable, and with an expansive salsa bar, you will be more than satisfied with your dining experience here. Our favorties: Their margaritas and the fish tacos.
Blue Cow has both traditional and inventive, artisanal ice cream flavors that you can't find anywhere else. The Roanoke Valley Greenway can also be accessed from their back deck and provides a great, scenic walk.
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Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
1115 Piedmont St SEBlue Cow has both traditional and inventive, artisanal ice cream flavors that you can't find anywhere else. The Roanoke Valley Greenway can also be accessed from their back deck and provides a great, scenic walk.
American fine dining since 1979 in a traditional setting with white tablecloths & warm lighting. Alexander's is a great place for brunch.
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Alexander's
105 S Jefferson StAmerican fine dining since 1979 in a traditional setting with white tablecloths & warm lighting. Alexander's is a great place for brunch.
Lucky Restaurant
18 Kirk Ave SWLucky's has fantastic farm-to-table Southern fare.
Table 50 in Roanoke offers a fine dining experience. Classic techniques; local ingredients. Affordable, hand-picked wines from around the world. For business or pleasure, Table 50 is the place to be.
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Table 50
309 Market St SETable 50 in Roanoke offers a fine dining experience. Classic techniques; local ingredients. Affordable, hand-picked wines from around the world. For business or pleasure, Table 50 is the place to be.
From the unique Italian wine list and original cocktails to the housemade pastas and locally sourced vegetables and meats, Fortunato is a memorable upscale dining experience.
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Fortunato
104 Kirk Ave SWFrom the unique Italian wine list and original cocktails to the housemade pastas and locally sourced vegetables and meats, Fortunato is a memorable upscale dining experience.
An intimate bistro offering local, seasonal Southern fare & craft cocktails in a stylish, modern space.
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The River and Rail Restaurant
2201 Crystal Spring Ave SWAn intimate bistro offering local, seasonal Southern fare & craft cocktails in a stylish, modern space.
Scratch Biscuit Company
1820 Memorial Ave SWExperience Downtown Roanoke from the only rooftop bar and grill! The food and atmosphere will not disappoint!
Six and Sky Rooftop Grille
Experience Downtown Roanoke from the only rooftop bar and grill! The food and atmosphere will not disappoint!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wall Street is a great place to visit if you're staying with us on a Wednesday night. They have an $8 special to create a custom burger with virtually any topping your mind can imagine. Wednesdays they also have live music.
Wall Street Tavern
32 Market Square SEWall Street is a great place to visit if you're staying with us on a Wednesday night. They have an $8 special to create a custom burger with virtually any topping your mind can imagine. Wednesdays they also have live music.
The Tap Room is a cheerful neighborhood saloon dispensing craft brews on tap & elevated pub fare in a chill scene. Trivia nights are hosted Mondays at 8pm and Fridays at 11pm
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Wasena City Tap Room & Grill
806 Wasena Ave SWThe Tap Room is a cheerful neighborhood saloon dispensing craft brews on tap & elevated pub fare in a chill scene. Trivia nights are hosted Mondays at 8pm and Fridays at 11pm
Martin's Downtown
413 1st St SWBig Lick Brewing Company
409 Salem Ave SWThree Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery - Roanoke
24 Campbell Ave SESightseeing
The Star is a Roanoke icon. It's also equipped with a live streaming webcam so your loved ones can get a glimpse of your moment. Many a proposals have happened here.
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Estrella de Mill Mountain
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyThe Star is a Roanoke icon. It's also equipped with a live streaming webcam so your loved ones can get a glimpse of your moment. Many a proposals have happened here.
Entertainment & Activities
The Harvester is an intimate venue space located 20 or so miles from here in Rocky Mount Virginia that has attracted the likes of Willie Nelson, Dawes, Charlie Daniels Band, Lyle Lovett, Kris Kristofferson, the Indigo Girls and many more. Seeing a favorite performer at this venue is a precious opportunity due to the hall's size which allows live music enthusiasts an up close and personal experience unlike anywhere else.
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Harvester Performance Center
450 Franklin StThe Harvester is an intimate venue space located 20 or so miles from here in Rocky Mount Virginia that has attracted the likes of Willie Nelson, Dawes, Charlie Daniels Band, Lyle Lovett, Kris Kristofferson, the Indigo Girls and many more. Seeing a favorite performer at this venue is a precious opportunity due to the hall's size which allows live music enthusiasts an up close and personal experience unlike anywhere else.
Originally opened in 1931, The Grandin is a historic nonprofit theater showing new & vintage films, with midnight screenings & special events. Its decor is still reminiscent of the 30's with incredible architectural features that you won't see the likes of in any modern movie theaters today.
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Grandin Movie Theater
1310 Grandin Rd SWOriginally opened in 1931, The Grandin is a historic nonprofit theater showing new & vintage films, with midnight screenings & special events. Its decor is still reminiscent of the 30's with incredible architectural features that you won't see the likes of in any modern movie theaters today.
Jefferson Center
541 Luck Ave SWEssentials
Kroger
614 Brandon Ave SWThe Fresh Market
2207 Colonial Ave SWAFC Urgent Care Roanoke
602 Brandon Ave SWEarth Fare
2203 Franklin Rd SWArts & Culture
From exotic aquariums to a pinball museum and rare butterfly gardens, the Science Museum is a wonderful place to go for both adult and children. Highly interactive and engaging, one can always find something new to do here.
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Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Square SEFrom exotic aquariums to a pinball museum and rare butterfly gardens, the Science Museum is a wonderful place to go for both adult and children. Highly interactive and engaging, one can always find something new to do here.
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is an excellent place to enjoy the sounds of some of the area's most impressive musicians.
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
1125 1st Street SouthwestThe Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is an excellent place to enjoy the sounds of some of the area's most impressive musicians.
Our children's museum is in the format of a small-scale version of our city. Kiddos can enjoy playing in indoor tree houses, climbing walls, a digging pit and trying their hands at various careers. There is a veterinary office, a bank, grocery store and even hospital to let your little one's imagination run wild.
Kids Square Children's Museum
1 Market Square SEOur children's museum is in the format of a small-scale version of our city. Kiddos can enjoy playing in indoor tree houses, climbing walls, a digging pit and trying their hands at various careers. There is a veterinary office, a bank, grocery store and even hospital to let your little one's imagination run wild.
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SEMuseo de Transporte de Virginia
303 Norfolk Ave SWParks & Nature
Perhaps the most photographed scene along the Appalachian Trail, McAfee knob is a local highlight this is especially breathtaking in Fall. Considered a moderate hike. With a round trip of about 8 miles, this hike will take you over 3,100 feet in elevation, but the views will not let you regret it!
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McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic TrailPerhaps the most photographed scene along the Appalachian Trail, McAfee knob is a local highlight this is especially breathtaking in Fall. Considered a moderate hike. With a round trip of about 8 miles, this hike will take you over 3,100 feet in elevation, but the views will not let you regret it!