Roanoke · Salem County, VA
Arts & Culture in Roanoke
Scout analyzed 75 Roanoke places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.
Places analyzed
75
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.4 hr
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Outdoors
Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead

Family
Mill Mountain Zoo
Small zoo with a train open year-round housing 50+ native & exotic animals, birds & reptiles.

Wasena
The Green Goat
Pizza, sandwiches & other simple American dishes are offered in a bright, homey space with a deck.

Downtown Roanoke
202 Social House
American classics, cocktails & many draft beers offered in a relaxed, brick-lined setting.

Downtown Roanoke
Cellō coffee house & cafe

Downtown Roanoke
The Hatch

Downtown Roanoke
Six and Sky Rooftop Grille

Food & Drink
The River and Rail Restaurant
Intimate bistro offering local, seasonal Southern fare & craft cocktails in a stylish, modern space.

Food & Drink
Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House

Old Southwest
Lews Restaurant SW Roanoke

Outdoors
Natural Bridge State Park
Rugged state park known for its 215-ft. bridge-shaped gorge, karst landscape, valley & forest.

Downtown Roanoke
Little Green Hive

Food & Drink
Coach & Four
Perennial place offering prime rib & other American steak & seafood classics in colonial-style digs.

Outdoors
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
The state's second largest freshwater lake hosts swimming & boating, plus miles of nearby trails.

Outdoors
Fairy Stone State Park
Named for cross-shaped staurolite found here, the forested park has a lake, cabins & hiking trails.

Outdoors
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

Downtown Roanoke
Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery

Arts & Culture
Mill Mountain Star
100 ft. neon-lit star & regional landmark overlooking Roanoke from the top of Mill Mountain.

Outdoors
Green Hill Park
Expansive park with an open field, riverfront area, walking trails, picnic shelters & playgrounds.

Outdoors
Fishburn Park
Expansive nature park offering hike & bike trails, a playground, tennis, disc golf & picnic areas.

Outdoors
Mill Mountain Park
Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center.

Outdoors
River's Edge Park
Park featuring baseball diamonds, tennis courts & football & soccer fields, plus a playground.

Wasena
bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar

Wasena
Wasena Park
City park, connected to the Roanoke River Greenway, with recreational fields, courts & playgrounds.
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