Guidebook for Roanoke
Food Scene
Bread Craft
24 Church Ave SWTheir croissants are irresistible!
Go for the Gyoza (pan fried pork dumplings) and Spring Rolls. Stay for the Spicy Basil Chicken and the Fried Bananas. You won't regret it!
Red Jasmine Thai Cuisine
210 S Pollard St Go for the Gyoza (pan fried pork dumplings) and Spring Rolls. Stay for the Spicy Basil Chicken and the Fried Bananas. You won't regret it!
The owner is Lebanese-Egyptian which seems like an unusual combination with their Italian menu but the pizza is delicious and you can't miss the Rice pudding or the Cannoli. She makes them from scratch!
Giardino Pizza
105 W Lee AveThe owner is Lebanese-Egyptian which seems like an unusual combination with their Italian menu but the pizza is delicious and you can't miss the Rice pudding or the Cannoli. She makes them from scratch!
Located in historic Crystal Spring this place is a favorite neighborhood hangout. The brick oven pizza is delicious and you don't want to miss the brick oven s'mores (with or without peanut butter) for dessert.
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Fork in the Alley
2123 Crystal Spring Ave SWLocated in historic Crystal Spring this place is a favorite neighborhood hangout. The brick oven pizza is delicious and you don't want to miss the brick oven s'mores (with or without peanut butter) for dessert.
Sightseeing
The Mill Mountain Star is how Roanoke became known as the Star City
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Mill Mountain Stern
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyThe Mill Mountain Star is how Roanoke became known as the Star City
Parks & Nature
Wasena Park
1001 Wiley Dr SWDrinks & Nightlife
A country western bar with affordable drinks and live music every weekend
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Sidewinders
16 Campbell Ave SEA country western bar with affordable drinks and live music every weekend
For more eclectic music this is the place to go. They feature everything from jazz to blues to reggae and more.
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Martin's Downtown
413 1st St SWFor more eclectic music this is the place to go. They feature everything from jazz to blues to reggae and more.
Arts & Culture
O. Winston Link was an incredible photographer with a passion for one of the things that made Roanoke great: the railroad. His photographs are stunning and make you feel like you're right there standing next to him as the train comes chugging down the tracks.
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History Museum of Western Virginia
101 Shenandoah Ave NEO. Winston Link was an incredible photographer with a passion for one of the things that made Roanoke great: the railroad. His photographs are stunning and make you feel like you're right there standing next to him as the train comes chugging down the tracks.
Entertainment & Activities
Center in the Square features all kinds of activities from the Science Museum of Western Virginia (which features a butterfly garden) to the Mill Mountain Theatre, a Pinball Museum, a beautiful rooftop deck and huge aquariums in the lobby. Access to the building is free but you'll have to pay admission for to the museums or the theatre.
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Center in the Square
1 Market Square SECenter in the Square features all kinds of activities from the Science Museum of Western Virginia (which features a butterfly garden) to the Mill Mountain Theatre, a Pinball Museum, a beautiful rooftop deck and huge aquariums in the lobby. Access to the building is free but you'll have to pay admission for to the museums or the theatre.
Shopping
If you have a sweet tooth this is a must. They carry everything from Jelly Belly jelly beans and chocolate covered potato chips to hand dipped truffles and sea salt caramels. You'll also love their selection of greeting cards and unique gifts!
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Chocolatepaper
308 Market St SEIf you have a sweet tooth this is a must. They carry everything from Jelly Belly jelly beans and chocolate covered potato chips to hand dipped truffles and sea salt caramels. You'll also love their selection of greeting cards and unique gifts!