Roanoke Map, Virginia

Roanoke Nightlife

Roanoke is a great city in the land of Virginia and is often referred to as the ‘Magic City”. In fact it is also called as the “Star City of the South” as it has some of the most intoxicating views. This city stands between the Smith Mountain Lake and the Virginia Tech in the South West Virginia. A great colourfully lighted Star atop 100 feet high Mill Mountain really graces the Roanoke Valley. It is actually... read more

Roanoke Travel Guide

Other attractions on Market Square are the many museums including the Art Museum of Western Virginia, the History Museum of Western Virginia, and the Science Museum of Western Virginia while the Virginia Museum of Transportation is just a few minutes away from Market Square following the O. Winston Link Railwalk. And if you are in the area you shouldn’t miss the Mill Mountain Theatre especially if you have kids with... read more

Roanoke Sightseeing

Roanoke, Virginia with its fine-looking mountains, southern grace and historic heritage is a true sightseer heaven. Wherever your inclination takes you, in the wonders of nature and science, the beauty of art and the lessons of the past, Roanoke will certainly please you. Voyagers of all ages will surely have fun, since there are various famous attractions in Roanoke. Few of the worth mentioning sights include: read more

Roanoke History

After seven years, with the emergence of the Shenandoah Valley Rail Road, the town was name again as Roanoke for the county and the river. It was derived from an Indian word called as Rawernock, a name for shell beads that are utilized as trade goods and worn out by Indians. read more