The Roanoke Valley area offers enlightenment, fun and entertainment for families, couples and groups. Enjoy an array of area attractions, recreation and sports in or nearby the hotel. From boating to shopping to history, The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center is conveniently located to a variety of adventures.
Area Attractions
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center is conveniently located to provide a variety of cultural, natural and historic attractions.
Cultural Attractions
- Downtown Roanoke: A short walk over the Market Square Bridge brings you downtown, where you'll find an eclectic mix of galleries, shops and restaurants and seasonal events.
- Center in the Square: Located downtown, this exciting complex features six cultural organizations:
- Art Museum of Western Virginia
- The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge
- Mill Mountain Theater
- Roanoke Valley History Museum
- Science Museum of Southwestern Virginia
- Hopkins Planetarium
- Farmers Market & Roanoke Market Building: A historic farmers' market in existence for over 188 years, open year-round. The Roanoke Market Building offers a culinary arcade of American and International cuisine.
- Virginia Museum of Transportation
- Winston Link Museum
- Civic Center Events (seasonal)
- Symphony Events (seasonal)
- Jazz Festival (every second Saturday June through October)
- Chateau Morrisette Winery
Natural Attractions
- Blue Ridge Parkway: Experience the spectacular views, picnic spots and camping areas on this scenic 469 mile parkway.
- Peaks of Otter Mountains
- Mill Mountain Zoological Park: Situated high above Roanoke City on Mill Mountain, this zoo exhibits over 45 species of animals and offers captivating views of the valley below. Also the site of the world's largest man-made star.
- Smith Mountain Lake: This lake and state park offers on-shore activities such as hiking, camping and picnicking, as well as boating, skiing, para sailing, sailing and swimming.
Historic Attractions
- The Salem Museum: a Virginia landmark tracing Salem's history from its Native American roots to modern days.
- Mabry Mill where you can see cornmeal ground the old-fashioned way.
- Booker T. Washington National Monument: Visit the reconstruction of this 19th century Virginia plantation.
- Virginia's Explore Park: This outdoor living history museum is located at milepost 1 15 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke County. Explore 19th century America recreated as a settlement situated in 1,300 acres of woodlands.
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