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Center in the Square

Roanoke, VA
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Ranked #4 of 17 attractions in Roanoke
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Get in touch with your artsy side at this downtown cultural center which features museums of art, history and science, plus live professional theatre,...... more » Owner description: Get in touch with your artsy side at this downtown cultural center which features museums of art, history and science, plus live professional theatre, dance and opera. « less
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Roanoke, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I've been here a lot in my days. Many things to do, mostly eat. More

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Orlando, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is the historic market area, they have farmers come there on weekends or during the week to sell their vegetables, fruit and other variety of things, have little shops and one of the best places to get a hot dog. In the old days the old market building was a great place to hangout, especially when I was growing... More

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Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
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137 reviews 137 reviews
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87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We have enjoyed our afternoons at the Center in the Square in Roanoke. Complete with a farmer's market, there are shops and eateries galore. Some good, some average, some unique, some not so much. You will most likely find your taste without walking too far, and the farmer's market offers a nice local touch, whether it be a beaded necklace... More

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Roanoke, Virginia
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Most of the decent tenants like "Kim's Seafood" and "Burger in the Square" have left and did not return after the extendedly long renovations. The current vendors aren't worth it. More

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Manassas, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

One does not expect a farmers market of such expanse in this corner of town. Fresh, Fresh, Fresh! More

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Lynchburg, Virginia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Great Greek owned Hot Dog Stand on market corner and tons of shops and eateries. More

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Baltimore, MD
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Much better than last time! The renovation is quite nice. There are still a few empty kiosks, so it will be interesting to go back in a little while to see what happens. But it is definitely a move in the right direction... More

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Austin, Texas
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

nice shops, good restaurants, parking is limited, clean friendly atmosphere More

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Roanoke, VA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

I have loved the Center in the Square since I was little and love sharing it with my son. They are renovating it right now, but it will be even more amazing when complete. More

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Roanoke, Virginia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Ocassionally Have Nice Thuings Of Childrens Learning and Interest. Try To Attract Adults With #Dramas #FAIL More

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