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Hand=painted mural in downtown Vinton, VA. It reads "Welcome to Vinton Virginia" with blue mountains along the bottom, pink dogwood flowers, and the clock that is in downtown Vinton. Painted inside of the "VINTON" are different Vinton landmarks.

Town of Vinton

Vinton offers small-town charm, friendly businesses, walkability, outdoor recreation, and much more in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

Several trays of colorful marigold flowers and hanging petunias at the Vinton Farmers Market in downtown Vinton on a sunny day.

Charming Historic Main Street

Explore the Vinton War Memorial, shop and dine on Main Street (aka E. Washinton), walk on the Roanoke Valley Greenway Trail, or pick up some local goods at the Vinton Farmers’ Market & Stage.

Great Dining & Breweries

It is conveniently located within minutes of downtown Roanoke, and Vinton also has a cute historic downtown main street. Vinton has recently invested in curb appeal and storefront restoration projects that paid off! Their main street is thriving with staples like Pollard 107 South, RND Coffee, Poke Joes, Twin Creeks Brewery, and Our Daily Bread.

Unique Amenitites

Vinton is home to unique amenities like the Lancerlot Sports Complex, home to the Virginia Tech Ice Hockey team. The full-service complex also offers public skating, ice skating lessons, hockey teams for all ages, a full gym facility, a swimming pool, and group fitness classes. Right next door to Lancerlot is Rosie’s Gaming Emporium. Featuring the largest selection of jackpot games in Virginia, horse-race betting, and food and beverage.

Of course anywhere in the Roanoke Region has easy access to the nearby greenway (paved or crushed gravel path system), river access, biking and hiking trails, and playgrounds.

About Vinton

Located in east Roanoke County, The Town of Vinton provides an easily-walkable downtown experience with bustling local businesses— but it’s also just a short drive away from outdoor recreation at national, state, and local parks. Even with its wide selection of existing local restaurants and retailers, Vinton is always growing and bringing new businesses, new offerings, and new experiences to its residents.

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Life in Vinton

  • Two green and yellow kayaks lay on a stand at a canoe launch next to a cement walkway in Vinton Virginia.
  • Several trays of colorful marigold flowers and hanging petunias at the Vinton Farmers Market in downtown Vinton on a sunny day.
  • Exterior shot of the Vinton Library in downtown Vinton, VA. It's a modern building with brick and metal elements and orange trim. The word "Library" is on the top of the building in orange.
  • A Virginia Tourism Corporation "LOVE" sign sits on the lawn outside of the Vinton War Memorial, a large, brick, colonial building. It's on a vast, green lawn an has a forest of trees behind the building.
    Photo courtesy of Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge - Vinton War Memorial Event Space
  • Clock in downtown Vinton on an overcast summer day. There is a street sign with a hanging flower basket attached overflowing with red flowers and two signs both pointing to the right--one reading "Municipal Building" and the other reading "Police Department."
    Photo courtesy of Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
  • Hand=painted mural in downtown Vinton, VA. It reads "Welcome to Vinton Virginia" with blue mountains along the bottom, pink dogwood flowers, and the clock that is in downtown Vinton. Painted inside of the "VINTON" are different Vinton landmarks.
  • Pollard 107 South Restaurant
  • Ice Skating Lessons at Lancerlot
  • Lancerlot Ice Rink - Home to Virginia Tech Hockey Team
  • Ribbon Cutting at Pok-e Joes in Vinton
  • Founders of RND Coffee - Quincy and Steffon Randolph
  • Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Vinton Virginia
  • Twin Creeks Brewery has live music regularly.

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  • Three road cyclists in colorful cycling kits pause on the Blue Ridge Parkway as they look out over a beautiful vista of green mountains during sunset. Neighborhood

    Bonsack-Vinton

    Originally known for its fruitful orchards, the community of Bonsack-Vinton combines suburban living with a vibrant downtown ambience.

  • Mural on the side of a building in downtown Fincastle, VA. The building is white, and there are black building tops paints on the side with two silhouettes on horses, one of whom is pointing. Above the buildings is the outline of the state of Virginia with LOVE painted in black letter on the top left outside of the state's outline. Neighborhood

    Town of Fincastle

    The Town of Fincastle offers beautiful scenery, a rural hometown feel, and a rich history.

  • Winter sunset drone shot of downtown Salem with shops and churches lit up. Neighborhood

    City of Salem

    Virginia’s Championship City, situated on the Roanoke River between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains.

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