Around the valley
GET OUTSIDE! The Roanoke Region is a premier spot for outdoor recreation. Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, Canoeing, BirdWatching. Whatever your pleasure, theRoanoke Region is the spot for outdoor entertainment. See what's happening!
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The Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitor's Bureau The Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (RVCVB) is the region's official destination marketing organization. We work to provide information on accommodations, attractions, recreation, dining, and more in Virginia's Blue Ridge for convention, meeting, and leisure travelers. Go to website |
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The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge Since the 1970’s, The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge has been promoting the arts in the Roanoke area and serving local arts and culture groups. We recognize the importance of the arts in our community, from its appeal to both residents and tourists, to its benefits in our schools, to its impact on our economy. We see arts and culture as a part of Roanoke’s identity, and we strive to show others how rich Southwest Virginia’s arts and culture scene is. Go to the website |
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The Roanoke Region of Virginia As a place to live or to make a living, the Roanoke, Virginia region is recognized as one of the best. Roanoke’s central East Coast location provides excellent market access for business and a pleasant climate for residents. Go to the website |
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The Smart Way Bus The Smart Way Amtrak Connector Bus provides a daily link to Downtown Roanoke from Lynchburg, DC, NY and the world via Amtrak. Go to the website. |
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Salem Red Sox Baseball The Salem Red Sox are a Class "A" Minor League Professional Baseball Team and an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Go to the website |
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Dixie Caverns Dixie Caverns was first discovered in 1920. And in 1923, opened to the public. There have been many changes over the years in lighting and passageways, but the beauty of this cavern has entertained thousands from then until now. Go to the website |
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Wineries Wind your way through Virginia's wine country. Many are located just minutes from The Hotel Roanoke. Go to the website |
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Mabry Mill Mabry Mill is a watermill located at milepost 176.2 of Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd County, Virginia. It is a tourist attraction mainly for the picturesque views of the mill itself. Go to the website |
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The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, winds through the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Here, the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Traditional Country music is as beautiful and rugged as the landscape itself. Go to the website |
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Floyd Country Store The Floyd Country Store is more than a music venue. It has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience you can share with new visitors to Floyd. Go to the website |
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Peaks of Otter The Peaks of Otter are three mountain peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains, overlooking the town of Bedford, Virginia, nine miles (14 km) to the southeast along State Route 43. Go to the website |
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Booker T. Washington National Monument Here you are able to explore the small plantation where Washington first longed for an education, pondered what freedom meant and eventually took his "first breath of freedom." Go to the website |
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Claytor Lake For private and state access to fishing, located 50 miles south of Roanoke via Highway 1-81. Go to the website |
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Pete Dye River Course The Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech offers a spectacular riverfront setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains that is fun and challenging for golfers of all skill levels. Go to the website |
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Orvis Company Fly fishing excursions available to some of the finest streams in the Eastern United States. Go to the website |
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Smith Mountain Lake Located 20 miles southeast of Roanoke, this lake is 40 miles long and 20,000 acres wide, with 500 miles of shoreline. It offers boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, fishing, parasailing, swimming, horseback riding, golf and hot air ballooning - plus dinner cruises on the Virginia Dare. Go to the website |
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Hiking |
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Appalachian Trail Hike along 28 miles of Appalachian Trail which cuts through the Roanoke Valley. Suited for all skill levels. |
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Virginia's Explore Park Offers more than eight miles of hiking and biking trails. Learn more. |
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Riding/Horseback Slocums Appaloosa Ranch Year-round supervised trail rides for all ages. |
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West Virginia Whitewater Rafting Some of the best rafting the East has to offer is located just three hours away in West Virginia. Ask your conference consultant or the concierge for arrangements. |
