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ROANOKE VALLEY

VISITOR INFORMATION
ROANOKE VALLEY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
- Experience the charm and beauty of Roanoke Valley. Located off I-81 and the Blue Ridge Parkway, discover outdoor recreation, museums, attractions, and farmers’ markets, and unique shopping. Over 200 restaurants and 6,000 first-class guestrooms available including bed & breakfast Inns. Golf Packages, Heritage Trails and Outdoor Recreation Guides. (I-581 to Exit 5; Open Daily) 101 Shenandoah Avenue, NE, Roanoke, VA 24016, 540-342-6025, 800-635-5535, info@visitroanokeva.com, www.visitroanokeva.com.

Special Events
April - last week - Vinton Dogwood Festival
May - 1st weekend - Strawberry Festival
May - 1st weekend - Chili Festival
May - last weekend - Festival in the Park
June - last week / July - 1st week - Salem Fair
August - 1st weekend - Peach Festival
September - 2nd weekend - Olde Salem Days
September - 2nd weekend - Taste of the Blue Ridge Blues & Jazz Festival
December - first three Fridays - Dickens of a Christmas
 
Things To Do
ART MUSEUM OF WESTERN VIRGINIA
- Visitors will discover stunning exhibitions, permanent collections, creative programs and ArtVenture, an engaging interactive art center for all ages. Center in the Square, One Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011-1436, 540-342-5760, www.artmuseumroanoke.org.

O. WINSTON LINK MUSEUM - Multi-media exhibits and theater. In historic new Passenger Station. Stunning photography and interactive exhibits. Downtown location. 101 Shenandoah Ave., NE Roanoke, VA 24016, 540-982-LINK,
www.linkmuseum.org.

Museum Events
April-October - Every 3rd Tuesday - Link Lecture Series
May - 3rd Saturday - Celebration at the Station
November - 2nd Friday - NS Calendar Show
December - 1st Saturday - Santa Arrives by Rail
 
ROANOKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORUS - Full season of classical, chamber orchestra, pops and choral music. 541 Luck Ave., SW, Suite 200, Roanoke, VA 24016, 540-343-9127, www.rso.com.
 
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF TRANSPORATION - Open year ‘round. Steam, diesel locomotives, 4-tier O-gauge model train exhibit, model circus, playground. 303 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016. 540-342-5670, fax 540-342-6898, www.vmt.org.
 
Virginia’s Explore Park - Outdoor living history museum, miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, and Parkway travel information. Milepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke, VA. PO Box 8508, Roanoke, VA 24014-0508,
540-427-1800, fax 540-427-1880, 800-842-9163, explorepark.org.
 
Lodging
HOLIDAY INN TANGLEWOOD - ROANOKE
- Priority Club Reward, Kids Eat Free, outdoor pool, restaurant & lounge. 2 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway. 4468 Starkey Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. 540-774-4400, fax 540-772-3090, hotel@holidayinn.roacoxmail.com, www.holiday-inn.com/roa-tanglewood.
 
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center - A Doubletree hotel located in downtown Roanoke. Experience our hospitality for getaways, business trips and meetings. 110 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, VA 24016, 540-985-5900,
fax 540-853-8290, www.hotelroanoke.com.

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