Things to Do in Roanoke, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Roanoke, Virginia, features the top 55 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Roanoke, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Roanoke, VA , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bedford, Salem, Christiansburg, Hot Springs and Blacksburg
  • Our list of the best things to do in Roanoke, Virginia, features the top 55 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Roanoke, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Roanoke, VA , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bedford, Salem, Christiansburg, Hot Springs and Blacksburg
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Muscle-bound hunks unleash ripped abs and sexy dance moves in a tantalizing evening of girls’ night out fun, with optional meet-and-greet
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99% 156 votes
Food Tours PO Box 3296, Roanoke, VA 24015 MoreLess Info
Roanoke Food Tours offers food and cultural tours of downtown Roanoke. The company has outings for birthday parties, baby showers, work socials, anniversaries, corporate events, and educational field trips, bridal events, and culinary groups.
0.2 Miles
94% 199 votes
Specialty Museums 101 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, VA 24016 MoreLess Info
The O.Winston Link Museum is located in a restored Raymond Loewy designed passenger railway station. It displays the largest collection of the famous photographer's images of life during the 1950s along the railroad.
0.3 Miles
91% 737 votes
Landmarks 210 Reserve Ave., Roanoke, VA MoreLess Info
The largest manmade star in the world is on display at the Mill Mountain Star & Park. It is considered to be a signature landmark of Roanoke and lights up the night in addition to the park activities like hiking, biking, and a zoo that surround the star.
0.3 Miles
89% 427 votes
Other Museums & Galleries 303 Norfolk Avenue, Roanoke, VA MoreLess Info
Nostalgic forms of transportation are held at the Virginia Museum of Transporation that was originally a freight station. The collection includes antique automobiles, trucks, electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, and a vintage steam engine.
4.1 Miles
91% 44 votes
Movie Theaters Grandin Road, Roanoke, VA 24015 MoreLess Info
The Grandin Movie Theater is one of the few theaters left that shows shows independent movies. This movie theater shows a wide range of movies from classics to modern blockbusters. Patrons say the concession costs are low.
0.1 Miles
86% 146 votes
Neighborhoods Roanoke, VA MoreLess Info
Learning and family fun is combined in the institute of Center in the Square. There is an aquarium, butterfly habitat, several museums, live entertainment options, and a rooptop pavilion for use during good weather.
0.1 Miles
88% 25 votes
Music Venue 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 MoreLess Info
With a history that dates to 1964, Mill Mountain Theatre has spent the last 50 years offering regional performances. The two stages present shows that include musical theatre, comedy improv, and free live readings.
5.3 Miles
73% 62 votes
Farmers Markets Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA MoreLess Info
Locally-grown produce and meats are sold through the City Market. The types of grown items available for purchase has also grown to include both flowers and plants when they are in season.
5.8 Miles
94% 17 votes
Farms & Ranches 181 Blue Ridge Blvd, Roanoke, VA 24012 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated for five generations, the Jeter Farm is a working farm that also welcomes visitors for tours and other activities. The farm hosts an annual Fall Festival with events for families.
5.4 Miles
100% 10 votes
Theaters 2067 McVitty Road, Roanoke, VA 24018 MoreLess Info
Showtimers Community Theater is an all-volunteer organization that presents six full productions annually. Membership is open to everyone willing to help out with production and the theater contains plays such as '12 Angry Men'.
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