Jim’s Little Guide to Local Sights
Food scene
Blue Apron
210 E Main StNew American Dining. Highly recommended. $$$
El Jefe Taqueria - Salem
8 W Main StTrendy new little restaurant nearby
Awful Arthur's Seafood Co
131 E Main StGood seafood. Casual Atmosphere.
Frank's Pizza
14 E Main StVery good pizza close by...
Mac and Bob's
316 E Main StGreat food. Casual. Something for everyone.
Allsports Cafe Salem
152 E Main StGood casual fare within walking distance. I like their wings.
Great place for a casual meal. Lots of sandwich choices and other food.
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Macado's
922 University City BlvdGreat place for a casual meal. Lots of sandwich choices and other food.
For the vegetarians and vegans this place has some great choices. There are plenty of non-vegan/non-vegetarian items as well. I like this restaurant
Wildflour Cafe And Catering
2143 Colonial Ave SWFor the vegetarians and vegans this place has some great choices. There are plenty of non-vegan/non-vegetarian items as well. I like this restaurant
Sightseeing
Great little trip for fantastic views of the Roanoke area.
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I-Mill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyGreat little trip for fantastic views of the Roanoke area.
Roanoke City Market
Market Square SoutheastNice place to shop and dine.
Soar through the trees on the Treetop Quest aerial adventure course, featuring zip-lines and challenge obstacles for ages four and up. Enjoy a craft beer or Virginia wine and cider at Twin Creeks Brewpub.
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Hlola i-Park
56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadSoar through the trees on the Treetop Quest aerial adventure course, featuring zip-lines and challenge obstacles for ages four and up. Enjoy a craft beer or Virginia wine and cider at Twin Creeks Brewpub.
Wonderful views make the Blue Ridge Parkway a must go destination.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
56 Roanoke River PkwyWonderful views make the Blue Ridge Parkway a must go destination.
City/town information
Blacksburg
Home to Virginia Tech and much more. About 40 minutes away.
Salem is a nice scenic town in Southwest Virginia. Home to Roanoke College, Salem has wonderful eateries, breweries and shops all within walking distance from the condo.
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Salem
Salem is a nice scenic town in Southwest Virginia. Home to Roanoke College, Salem has wonderful eateries, breweries and shops all within walking distance from the condo.
Breweries and Wineries
Parkway Brewing Company
739 Kessler Mill RdCraft beer, Food truck, live music.
Olde Salem Brewing Company
21 E Main StWithin walking distance.
Valhalla Vineyards
6500 Mt Chestnut RdNice little Winery nearby.
This is probably an hour south off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd. My favorite winery in the area. Nice restaurant as well. This would be a day trip but very enjoyable.
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Chateau Morrisette Winery
291 Winery Rd SWThis is probably an hour south off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd. My favorite winery in the area. Nice restaurant as well. This would be a day trip but very enjoyable.