Maureen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
An awesome place for Kayaking, Stand up paddle boarding, fishing, mountain biking and cooking out. There is a day use fee. The side closest to us (Bennett Springs) has challenging mountain bike trails. The side in Hollins has the water reservoir where you can rent equipment.
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Carvins Cove Recreation Area
State Route 648An awesome place for Kayaking, Stand up paddle boarding, fishing, mountain biking and cooking out. There is a day use fee. The side closest to us (Bennett Springs) has challenging mountain bike trails. The side in Hollins has the water reservoir where you can rent equipment.
Visit the O. Winston Link Train Museum, Taubman Art Museum, Center in the Square
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Downtown Roanoke
Visit the O. Winston Link Train Museum, Taubman Art Museum, Center in the Square
Food scene
Blacksburg is a wonderful town, home of Virginia Tech. There are plenty of restaurants.
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Blacksburg
Blacksburg is a wonderful town, home of Virginia Tech. There are plenty of restaurants.
Downtown Roanoke
Lots of restaurants, both local and chain
Delicious Italian food. Service can be slow. Offers take out service. Our closest pizza place.
Mountain View Italian Kitchen
3199 N Fork RdDelicious Italian food. Service can be slow. Offers take out service. Our closest pizza place.
A local burger favorite. Not a big place but great atmosphere.
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Roanoke
210 B Market St SEA local burger favorite. Not a big place but great atmosphere.
Benny Marconi's
120 Campbell Ave SEHiking
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThe most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail
Another awesome view of the valley with some rock climbing/scrambling. May be challenging with little ones.
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Dragon's Tooth Trail
Appalachian National Scenic TrailAnother awesome view of the valley with some rock climbing/scrambling. May be challenging with little ones.