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The Blue Ridge Mountains
are 400 million years old.
It's OK if you make time stand
still for a moment.

BiLL CRABTREE JR.

The opportunities for outdoor recreation are endless in
the Roanoke Valley. There are hundreds of miles of scenic
trails for hiking, biking, running and horseback riding.
The famous Appalachian Trail follows a mountain ridge

` Downtown Staunton, Staunton

through the region, while a beautiful urban greenway
winds through the heart of the valley. Follow a trail to
happiness in Virginia's Blue Ridge.

High Ground Veterans Memorial

814 Washington Ave., Vinton 24179
540-983-0613; vrcveteransmonument.org
Honoring veterans who serve and have served.jb

Historic Grandin Village & Theatre

1310 Grandin Rd., SW, Roanoke 24015
historicgrandinvillage.com
Walkable neighborhood, shops & restaurants. Historic
Grandin Theatre for films, events.jb

Historic Roanoke City Market & Downtown

visitvablueridge.com | 800.635.5535
#BlueRidgeDay

213 Market St., Roanoke 24011
540-342-2028; downtownroanoke.org
Shop, eat, create, explore. There's always something
happening in Downtown.jb

History Museum of Western Virginia

1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke 24011
540-342-5770; vahistorymuseum.org
Exhibits, lectures and educational programs on the history of
Western VA.IQb

Jefferson Center

541 Luck Ave., Suite. 221, Roanoke 24016
540-345-2550; 866-345-2550; jeffcenter.org
Historic performing arts theater, art gallery and conference
facilities.ISb

Mill Mountain Theatre

How will you enjoy your Blue Ridge Day?
Virginia's Blue Ridge region is filled with beautiful scenery, outdoor fun, inspiring arts & culture and, of course,
great hospitality and delicious food.

1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke 24011
540-342-5740; 800-317-6455; millmountain.org
Presenting quality theatre since 1964.ISQDb

Mill Mountain Zoo

Mill Mountain Park, P.O. Box 13484, Roanoke 24034
540-343-3241; mmzoo.org
Open daily. 150 animals, picnic area, playground & antique
miniature train.b

O. Winston Link Museum

101 Shenandoah Ave. N.E., Roanoke 24016
540-982-5465; linkmuseum.org
Appalachian culture and steam locomotives captured by
photographer O. Winston Link.Ib

Salem Fair
540-375-4013
SalemFair.com

The Inn at Virginia
Tech and Skelton
Conference Center
877-200-3360
InnatVirginiaTech.com

The Hotel Roanoke
& Conference Center,
a DoubleTree by Hilton
540-985-5900
HotelRoanoke.com

Bridgewater Marina
& Boat Rentals
800-729-1639
BWMarina.com

Sheraton Roanoke
Hotel & Conference
Center 540-563-9300
SheratonRoanoke.com

The National
D-Day Memorial
800-351-DDAY
DDay.org

Virginia Museum
of Transportation
540-342-5670
vmt.org

Taubman Museum
of Art
540-342-5760
TaubmanMuseum.org

Railwalk

Norfolk Ave., 101 Shenandoah Ave., NE, Roanoke 24016
540-342-6025; 800-635-5535; visitvablueridge.com
An interactive walk along the tracks connecting our rail
heritage.jb

Roanoke Star & Overlook

Mill Mountain - Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 120, 101
Shenandoah Ave., NE, Roanoke 24016
540-342-6025; 800-635-5535; visitvablueridge.com
100-foot historic man-made star on Mill Mountain. Beautiful
scenic overlook.jb

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http://www.visitroanokeva.com http://www.vrcveteransmonument.org http://www.historicgrandinvillage.com http://www.downtownroanoke.org http://www.vahistorymuseum.org http://www.visitroanokeva.com http://www.jeffcenter.org http://www.millmountain.org http://www.mmzoo.org http://www.linkmuseum.org http://www.visitvablueridge.com http://www.visitvablueridge.com http://www.Virginia.org

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