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United States

Roanoke / Where the Blue Ridge meets your heart.

MeowScore 😻95/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

October

Mild temperatures and beautiful fall foliage make for a perfect autumn adventure.

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january

Visit Roanoke's Winterfest, take a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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february

Explore museums and galleries during Love Downtown month.

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march

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a parade and festivities.

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april

Attend the Blue Ridge Marathon and enjoy blooming cherry blossoms.

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may

Hike the Appalachian Trail and attend Festival in the Park.

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june

Experience live music during Salem Fair and Riverfest.

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july

Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and Star City Motor Madness.

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august

Visit Explore Park for outdoor activities and enjoy warm weather.

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september

Enjoy fall foliage and attend the Virginia's Blue Ridge Music Festival.

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october

Attend the Olde Salem Days and explore spooky ghost tours.

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november

Shop at holiday markets and attend the Dickens of a Christmas festival.

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december

Experience Christmas lights at the Roanoke Christmas Parade and Elmwood on Ice.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping scene in Roanoke is average, with a mix of chain stores and independent boutiques. However, prices for food and lodging tend to be affordable.

Save money by eating at local diners and staying at budget-friendly hotels outside of downtown.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short getaway

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short getaway

Roanoke is a smaller city, making it easy to explore in a few days. Popular attractions include the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Taubman Museum of Art.

Tipping

15-20%

Tipping is customary for most services

Tipping

15-20%

Tipping is customary for most services

Credit card and cash payments are both accepted. Splitting the bill is common.

internet situation

good Speed

Average download speeds around 75 Mbps

great Availability

Good coverage from major providers

great Cellular

Solid coverage from all major carriers

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Decent infrastructure

walkable -ish

Lots of trails + parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Middle ground

Cat visited town with historic charm, where cat owners meowed at the ghost history. Meowvelous adventure!

Cats enjoyed mewsical events and pawtastic eats. A paw-some getaway, with hikes and fur-midable views.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Black Dog Salvage
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Virginia Museum of Transportation
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Roanoke Star
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Center in the Square
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Mill Mountain Park

The mainstream

🐱
Black Dog Salvage

Cats who love DIY and home decor won't want to miss Black Dog Salvage. They film the show Salvage Dawgs here and have unique finds. 🏄

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🚃
Virginia Museum of Transportation

All aboard for a furrific time at this transportation museum. Check out the trains, buses, and vintage planes. 🚌

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🌝
Roanoke Star

Sitting pretty at the top of Mill Mountain, this star is a must-see. It's over 88 feet tall and shining bright! 🌠

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🏆
Center in the Square

This place has something for every cat! Art exhibits, science museum, aquarium, rooftop bar and a theater. All paws up! 🐈

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🐱
Mill Mountain Park

Purrfect for a day trip, Mill Mountain Park has stunning views of Roanoke and a giant illuminated star that glows at night. Catn't miss it! 🌟

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Off the beaten path

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Taaza
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The Bridges
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Butterfly Trail
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Black Dog Salvage
🌄
Roanoke Star

Off the beaten path

🍽️
Taaza

An exotic dining experience serving paw-some Indian cuisine. Satisfy your cat's cravings with spicy tikka masala and sweet gulab jamun. 🍛

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The Bridges

Three haughty felines standing tall over the Roanoke River. A paw-some spot for insta-paw-fect photos! Meowvelous! 🌉

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Butterfly Trail

A flutterly cute hike along the Roanoke River. Spot native plants and wingsome butterfly murals. Make your cat's day! 🦋

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🛋️
Black Dog Salvage

A furrmidable destination for any home re-cat-oration project. Nuzzle up to antiques, custom furnishings, and architectural salvage. 🐾

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🌄
Roanoke Star

The cat-ivating view from the top of Mill Mountain. Pawsome for picnics, selfies, and stargazing! 🌟

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biking possible

Decent infrastructure

walkable -ish

Lots of trails + parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Middle ground

Mindful meoweler tips

Roanoke is home to the famous Roanoke Star

The Roanoke Star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, is the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star and it's worth a visit to take in the stunning view of Roanoke from Mill Mountain.

The city offers a vibrant arts and culture scene

Roanoke is home to numerous art galleries, museums, theaters, and festivals like the Roanoke Festival in the Park, which features live music, food trucks, and vendors.

Don't miss out on the local cuisine

Roanoke has many local restaurants that offer delicious Southern cuisine, including the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway Restaurant, famous for its homemade biscuits.

Useful external sites

www.visitroanokeva.com

Visit Roanoke↗

Official tourism website for Roanoke VA. Information on things to do, hotels, dining, and events.

www.flyroa.com

Roanoke Regional Airport↗

Airport website with flight information, parking, and transportation options.

www.roanokeoutside.com/greenways

Roanoke Valley Greenways↗

Information on the greenway trails in Roanoke, including maps and trail descriptions.

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