Roanoke, Salem County, VA
Places to go in Roanoke
21 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead
Blue Ridge Pkwy, Buchanan, VA 24066, USA
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Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019, USA
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Dixie Caverns
Mellow campsite featuring free WiFi & underground caves with a gift shop.
5753 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153, USA
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Dragon's Tooth Trailhead
Parking lot, Appalachian Trl, Catawba, VA 24070, USA
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Elmwood Park
Park with play areas, fountains & an amphitheater, plus occasional festivals & community events.
505 Williamson Rd SE, Roanoke, VA 24011, USA
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Explore Park
Reserve with 9 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, plus boat launch & visitor center.
56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014, USA
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Fairy Stone State Park
Named for cross-shaped staurolite found here, the forested park has a lake, cabins & hiking trails.
967 Fairystone Lake Dr, Stuart, VA 24171, USA
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Fishburn Park
Expansive nature park offering hike & bike trails, a playground, tennis, disc golf & picnic areas.
2304 Brambleton Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, USA
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Garst Mill Park
2699 Willowlawn St, Cave Spring, VA 24018, USA
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Green Hill Park
Expansive park with an open field, riverfront area, walking trails, picnic shelters & playgrounds.
2501 Green Hill Park Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA
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Highland Park
Hilly park featuring a disc-golf course, a playground, a dog park, sports fields & restrooms.
502 Washington Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA
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Huff Lane Park
Amenities such as a playground, tennis courts, baseball diamonds & an inline skating rink.
4412 Huff Ln NW, Roanoke, VA 24012, USA
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McAfee Knob Trailhead
Catawba Valley Dr, Catawba, VA 24070, USA
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Mill Mountain Park
Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center.
2000 Jb Fishburn Pkwy SE, Roanoke, VA 24013, USA
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Natural Bridge State Park
Rugged state park known for its 215-ft. bridge-shaped gorge, karst landscape, valley & forest.
6477 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, USA
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Read Mountain Preserve
Forested recreation area with 5 mi. of hiking trails & a summit with panoramic valley views.
6101 Crumpacker Dr, Roanoke, VA 24012, USA
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River's Edge Park
Park featuring baseball diamonds, tennis courts & football & soccer fields, plus a playground.
302 Wiley Dr SW, Roanoke, VA 24014, USA
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Sharp Top Trail
Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford, VA 24523, USA
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park
The state's second largest freshwater lake hosts swimming & boating, plus miles of nearby trails.
1235 Rd 888, Huddleston, VA 24104, USA
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Thrasher Park
Expansive 23-acre public park featuring open fields & hills, plus athletic amenities & a dog run.
930 Old Vinton Mill Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012, USA
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Wasena Park
City park, connected to the Roanoke River Greenway, with recreational fields, courts & playgrounds.
1001 Winchester Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, USA