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Explore all the benefits of living, working, and playing in the Roanoke region with our comprehensive collection of guides.
Outdoors
Discover the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Carvins Cove, Smith Mountain Lake, and more. Enjoy hiking, biking, and paddling in Virginia's stunning Blue Ridge Mountains.
Dining
When you live in a place as beautiful as the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, you want to spend every possible minute outdoors.
Students
If you showed a list of ALL THE EMPLOYERS in the Roanoke Region of Virginia to students at Virginia Tech, Liberty, or James Madison University – how many companies would they recognize? The answer from most students is, unfortunately, none!
Arts & Culture
Your Guide to the Fine Arts Venues and Programs in Downtown Roanoke (and Beyond!)
Arts & Culture
Dive into the vibrant music culture of downtown Roanoke at The Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival! From April 18 to April 21, experience top-tier performances at iconic venues like Elmwood Park and Martin's Downtown, featuring headliner Margo Price. Dozens of live music acts at 11 downtown venues.
Dining
From the creative to the classics, Roanoke knows food!
Professional
Here are a few careers — brewing, engineering, nursing — that can grow out of activities you already enjoy.
Activity
This weekend is SO much more than just a race.
Dining
No matter what part of the Roanoke Region you’re in, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy handcrafted and thoughtfully prepared cocktails.
Activity
With roller skating parties (yes, for adults), Dungeons and Dragons tournaments, paragliding, murals by bike, and moonshining – leave the boring behind and take a walk on the wild side.
Professional
Encircle yourself with creative minds and inspiring surroundings at one of the region’s top co-working spaces.
Community
Check out this list of LGBTQIA+ friendly spaces all around the city.