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Ranked #1 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Captivating” 21/05/2013
- “Such a treasure” 17/05/2013
Category: Speciality Museums
The O. Winston Link Museum, housed in a restored, Raymond Loewy-designed ra... passenger station, exhibits the world's largest collection of the famed photographers images of... more »
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Ranked #2 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Mill Mtn Zoo and Park” 07/06/2013
- “Wow, great view; big star! Fun surpri...” 31/05/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks
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A "must see" on most visitors list, an 88-foot manmade star (the largest in the world) sits on majestic Mill Mountain along...
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A "must see" on most visitors list, an 88-foot manmade star (the largest in the world) sits on majestic Mill Mountain along with a beautifully landscaped city park, that boasts hiking and biking trails, and a zoo.
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Ranked #3 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Fun for all ages” 16/06/2013
- “Interesting collection” 15/06/2013
Category: Speciality Museums
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Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at...
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Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight station that doubles as a museum .
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Ranked #4 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Center in the Square check their math” 10/06/2013
- “Nice” 01/06/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Get in touch with your artsy side at this downtown cultural center which features museums of art, history and science, plus...
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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.
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Ranked #5 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Why?” 15/06/2013
- “Love this Museum and Nora's Cafe!” 08/06/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #6 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Mill Mountain Theater - A Night at the...” 26/05/2013
- “We're glad they're back!” 05/05/2013
Category: Theatres
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40 years of Broadway quality theatre right here in Roanoke - the Valley's only Professional Live Theatre! Year-round season...
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40 years of Broadway quality theatre right here in Roanoke - the Valley's only Professional Live Theatre! Year-round season with two stages in Center in the Square. Family Entertainment on the Trinkle Main Stage (seats 400), Cutting-Edge Theatre on the Waldron Stage (seats 100.)
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Ranked #7 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Glad to see this building restored” 15/06/2013
- “Another Winner in Pirates” 01/05/2013
Category: Theatres
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Jefferson Center is a nonprofit organization that enriches and educates diverse Western Virginia communities by producing...
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Jefferson Center is a nonprofit organization that enriches and educates diverse Western Virginia communities by producing high quality performing arts programs, by providing long and short term rental space for community partners and individuals, and by providing educational outreach.Built in 1924, the Jefferson Center's historic facility originally served the community as Jefferson Senior High School. The high school was closed in the 70's and after sitting vacant for more than a decade, the Jefferson Center Foundation was formed to renovate the space into the beautiful arts venue that serves Roanoke and the surrounding region today. Jefferson Center offers world class concerts featuring a diverse array artists such as Wynton Marsalis, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Del McCoury, Esperanza Spalding, Rosanne Cash, Bobby McFerrin and so many more. Additional, Jefferson Center offers long term rental space to 20+ non-profits and locally owned businesses, as well as short term rental space for community meetings, weddings, celebrations and many other events.
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Ranked #8 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Best burgers in Salem !” 26/04/2013
- “Best hamburger in the valley” 02/04/2013
Category: Sports Complexes
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Ranked #9 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “A lot for a small zoo” 31/05/2013
- “small. Underfunded” 29/05/2013
Category: Zoos
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Vistors are wowed by the more than 45 species of animals at this zoo, including rare and endangered breeds like the snow...
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Vistors are wowed by the more than 45 species of animals at this zoo, including rare and endangered breeds like the snow leopard, the white-naped crane and the clouded leopard.
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Ranked #10 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Great for the kids” 18/06/2013
- “Haven't been to temporary location” 29/03/2013
Category: Science Museums; Observatories/ Planetariums
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The whole family will enjoy this fun, hands-on science center that features eight permanent exhibits including a 750-gallon...
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The whole family will enjoy this fun, hands-on science center that features eight permanent exhibits including a 750-gallon marine aquarium, a Light and Sound Arcade, plus galleries related to the human body, weather and geology.
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Ranked #11 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “NICE COMMUNITY THEATRE” 13/09/2012
- “Great community theater” 29/08/2012
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #12 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Gordon Lightfoot concert” 17/06/2013
- “Brantley Gilbert Concert” 30/04/2013
Category: Civic Centres
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Western Virginia's premier full-service convention, exhibition and cultural complex, the center plays host to popular...
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Western Virginia's premier full-service convention, exhibition and cultural complex, the center plays host to popular Broadway shows as well as big name music concerts.
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Ranked #13 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Pleasant surprise!” 17/02/2013
- “Exhibit was good.” 20/09/2012
Category: History Museums
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The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premiere arts destination in the Roanoke Valley and presents...
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The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premiere arts destination in the Roanoke Valley and presents exhibitions and related programming that explore currents in contemporary art. Providing a forum for the creative process, the museum enhances the life of both the university and the community beyond. Free and open to the public.
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Ranked #14 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Fun way to spend a summer day” 16/06/2013
- “Rude Unprofessional Staff” 01/06/2013
Category: Water Parks
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Designed with family fun in mind, Green Ridge offers two great attractions in one convenient location! The indoor center is...
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Designed with family fun in mind, Green Ridge offers two great attractions in one convenient location! The indoor center is open year round, featuring family friendly activities like swimming, interactive games, a gymnasium and fitness area. Splash Valley Water Park is an outdoor aquatics area open Memorial Day to Labor Day, featuring two 34-foot high slides, a sprayground and a current river. Daily admission is available to either facility.
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Ranked #15 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “packed all the time” 20/02/2013
- “The best place in Roanoke to play golf” 14/02/2013
Category: Golf Courses
Test your abilities at this semi-private golf course which features a few hills, well-bunkered fairways and no water hazards.
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Ranked #16 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Views aren't that great but it's still...” 25/11/2012
- “Pleasant hike at the edge of Roanoke” 10/04/2012
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #17 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Helpful staff!” 04/06/2013
- “theater review” 03/06/2013
Category: Cinemas
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Ranked #18 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “A Monstrosity Looking for a Place to H...” 14/04/2012
- “Needs more ART” 08/03/2012
Category: Art Museums
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Spend the day browsing through the wonderful American art of the 19th and 20th centuries, including paintings by Asher B....
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Spend the day browsing through the wonderful American art of the 19th and 20th centuries, including paintings by Asher B. Durand, T. Worthington Whittredge and Winslow Homer, at this prestigious museum.
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Ranked #19 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
- “Refused to let us in” 12/11/2012
- “Small small small” 09/07/2012
Category: History Museums
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Category: History Museums
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Located in the first public high school for African-American students, this museum offers memorabilia, photographs, objects...
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Located in the first public high school for African-American students, this museum offers memorabilia, photographs, objects and oral histories relating to the African-American experience in the Roanoke Valley, plus African and contemporary art.
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Category: Art Galleries
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