PEAKS OF OTTER

TABLE TOP MOUNTAIN

ROANOKE REALTY

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

Welcome to the
 Roanoke Valley Virtual Visitor Center!

Nestled in the heartland of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the town of Roanoke, a beautiful all American city. Its surreal mountain backdrops and dreamy sunsets makes this cozy city a real treat. Aside from cutting edge medical and hospital care, Roanoke offers an extensive list of outstanding amenities that are second to none.

From a great economy, a classic downtown home feel and historic neighborhoods, Roanoke is a hub for some of the biggest names in show business along with some of the finest hotels found anywhere. Not to mention the Roanoke symphony orchestra and theater of the arts and entertainment are tops!

Roanoke is an independent city and the largest city next to the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, and is adjacent to city of Salem and Vinton. Roanoke grew rapidly from its origins as Big Lick when, in 1882 the railroad became the town's major industry. Roanoke offers fine motels, bed-and-breakfast, inns, golf courses and a downtown farmers' market surrounded by restaurants and museums!

About This Web Site

This web site makes it easy to find information for area business, parks, services and other area information that otherwise can be time consuming to find on the web. This information is provided by their respective parties using, "Picture In Picture" technology. Most computers today block pop-up windows, so we simply open the secondary window within the same viewing window, allowing you complete access to the information you are looking for without losing your place.

Navigation

To bring back the web site navigation bar on the left, simply click on the SITE NAVIGATION link found at the top left. RoanokeValleyVisitorCenter.com is strictly an online virtual visitor center, independently owned and operated.

Day Trips!

Whether your coming to visit for a day or stay for a life time, the region is reach in both culture and natural beauty. Roanoke makes for an ideal location to live in Virginia, it's temperate climate  make it one of the best place on entire east cost to live as most regional attractions are ideal for day drives.

Here is some of the things that awaits you and your family for a day trip.
NATURAL BRIDGE - 60 minute away BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY - 15 minutes away PEAKS OF OTTER- 30 minutes away	SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE - 30 minutes away LURAY CAVERNS - 90 minutes away D-DAY MEMORIAL - 60 minutes away

Roanoke Mountain Campground!

The Roanoke Mountain campground offers access to trails and Sunday evening music programs during the summer.  Virginia's Explore Park, a living history and outdoor recreation area and Mill Mountain Zoo is nearby.  A four mile drive around the summit of Roanoke Mountain offers great views of the valley.

Roanoke Climate

Roanoke offers a temperate mountain climate with four distinct seasons that are generally mild, with summers averaging in the upper 80's, and winters averaging in the mid 30's. Humidity is generally low most of the year, offering lots of sunshine.

Recreation and Entertainment!

Aside from Roanoke's incredible concerts at the Roanoke Civic Center, challenging golf courses and the Blue Ridge Parkway, awaits a real treat! Just minutes away, the Roanoke River (which runs through Roanoke) becomes Smith Mountain Lake, offering over a half a thousand miles of sparkling shoreline to explore!