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Roanoke

Roanoke, VA, United States of America · Virginia

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About Roanoke

Roanoke is an independent city in Virginia, United States. It lies in Southwest Virginia along the Roanoke River, within the Blue Ridge range of the greater Appalachian Mountains. Roanoke is about 50 miles (80 km) north of the Virginia–North Carolina border and 250 miles (400 km) southwest of Washington, D.C., along Interstate 81. At the 2020 census, Roanoke's population was 100,011, making it the most populous city in Virginia west of the state capital, Richmond. It is the primary population center of the Roanoke metropolitan area, which had a population of 315,251 in 2020.

Best time: May - Oct
Language: English
Currency: USD ($)
Timezone: America/New_York
Population: 100,011
Elevation: 285 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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Elmwood ParkPark · Elmwood Park, Old Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America
Column StageTheatre · Column Stage, 434 Church Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24016, United States of America
Jefferson CenterTheatre · Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24016, United States of America
Berglund Performing Arts TheaterTheatre · Berglund Performing Arts Theater, 710 Williamson Road Northeast, Roanoke, VA 24016, United States of America
Day Avenue ParkPark · Day Avenue Park, West End, Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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Roanoke Pinball MuseumMuseum · Roanoke Pinball Museum, Campbell Avenue Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States of America
Roanoke City MarketSightseeing · Roanoke City Market, Campbell Avenue Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States of America
Roanoke Warehouse Historic DistrictPark · Roanoke Warehouse Historic District, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States of America
Henrietta Lacks PlazaPark · Henrietta Lacks Plaza, Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America
Taubman Museum of ArtMuseum · Taubman Museum of Art, Norfolk Avenue Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24042, United States of America

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FAQs about Roanoke

When is the best time to visit Roanoke?

May - Oct

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Location

Roanoke, VA, United States of America

37.2710° N, 79.9414° W

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