Roanoke · Salem County, VA
Cheap things to do in Roanoke
Scout analyzed 75 Roanoke places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
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
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
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.
Downtown Roanoke
Lucky Restaurant
Farm-to-table eatery with Southern & global influences, plus craft cocktails, in a cozy storefront.
Downtown Roanoke
BILLY’S
Buzzy dining room with a full wooden bar plating refined American cuisine such as lobster Alfredo.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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