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Nestled in the gorgeous foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, there’s a place where big city amenities meet small town vibes. In Roanoke, the living is easy, the culture is vibrant, and the great outdoors is calling your name. Can you hear it yet?

  • Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge

    Virginia's Blue Ridge is our region's tourism board offering a robust catalog of all the ways to visit our region. Whether you're yearning for a mountain adventure, a winery escape, a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, check out a live music venue, or have a downtown shopping and dining getaway- they'll make sure you find what you're looking for.

  • Roanoke Outside

    Ready to conquer the outdoors? Explore outdoor adventures, events, and resources with Roanoke Outside - the only resource that has every hike, waterfall, river access point, mountain bike trail, birding hot spot, and fishing hole all cataloged to make getting outside easy. Be sure to sign up for their Get Outside newsletter to stay in the know.

  • Downtown Roanoke Planning Guide

    From where to eat to where to live, Downtown Roanoke Inc. is your one-stop shop for everything happening in downtown Roanoke.

  • Aerial drone shot of a large condo building and a marina at Smith Mountain Lake in Franklin County, VA.

    Smith Mountain Lake Visitors Guide

    Get the inside scoop on where to stay, eat, shop and explore on and off the water at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake.

  • Kayaks and paddleboards pulled ashore at a campsite at Douthat State Park at dusk.

    Visit the Alleghany Highlands

    The Alleghany Highlands of Virginia offers visitors more than sights to see. Highlights include the Historic Masonic Theatre, Jackson River Scenic Trail, Humpback Bridge, Overlanding, Douthat State Park, and beautiful rivers and mountains ready to explore.

  • Meet Up with an Ambassador

    One of the best ways to learn about life in the Roanoke Region is from within. Reach out to one of our talent ambassadors and ask them anything about living, playing, and working here.

  • Overhead shot of a wooden table filled with plates of Italian food (fish, pasta, bread, oils) with arms extending across to grab plates.

    Downtown Roanoke Dining Guide

    Whether you’re looking for a quick cup of coffee, the perfect spot to have a lunch meeting, or the most delicious dinner in town, Downtown Roanoke is where you want to go. Explore downtown restaurants with the Downtown Roanoke Inc. (DRI) Virtual Tour.

  • Several ballerinas in white perform

    Virginia is For Lovers - Roanoke Page

    The Roanoke Valley is conveniently located off I-81 and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Surrounded by scenic beauty, the Roanoke region is a perfect destination for visitors wanting a little of everything in a Blue Ridge mountain getaway. As the urban core for all of Western Virginia - arts and culture, shopping, dining, live music and performances all gather in this trendy mountain metro.

  • Book Hotels and Lodging

    From our historic hotels to convenient motels, unique resorts, cozy Bed and Breakfast Inns and great campgrounds, the Roanoke Region is ready to welcome you with some of the finest hospitality.

  • Three women, one black and two white, cheers one another at brunch at the Claiborne Bed and Breakfast in Rocky Mount, VA. There is tasty brunch foods on the plates in front of each woman, and there's a white colonial home in the background.

    Get the Official Visitor's Guide

    Request an official Visitor's Guide to begin planning your visit to the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains!

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