Veronica’s Recommendations
Food scene
Billy's
102 Market St SEGreat upscale American Cuisine. Business Casual, Classy Location
Scrambled
32 Market Square SEClassic Breakfast/brunch
Authentic Greek cuisine. Having been all across Greece, this place truly rocks!
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Athens Corner Grill
1003 S Jefferson StAuthentic Greek cuisine. Having been all across Greece, this place truly rocks!
Best burgers in town! Amazing house sauce!
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Roanoke
210 B Market St SEBest burgers in town! Amazing house sauce!
Amazing Peruvian cuisine, best ceviche in town!
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Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine Roanoke VA
3033 S Jefferson StAmazing Peruvian cuisine, best ceviche in town!
MISSION BBQ
2229 Colonial Ave SWBest BBQ in town!
Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
1329 S Main StAmazing bistro and bakery!
Cabo Fish Taco
117 South Main StreetThe best seafood tacos, served up in a chill atmosphere!
Nightlife & Live Music
Sidewinders
16 Campbell Ave SELine dancing and country music. Bring your cowboy hat y’all!
Corned Beef & Co Inc
107 S Jefferson StLive DJs and billiards!
Live Alternative music every weekend. Great in-house brews and drinks.
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Martin's Downtown
413 1st St SWLive Alternative music every weekend. Great in-house brews and drinks.
Wineries & Breweries
Breathtaking views of all of Roanoke Valley. Sit on top of a mountain and sip award winning wine with friends. Bring snacks and your favorite charcuterie spread.
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Valhalla Vineyards
6500 Mt Chestnut RdBreathtaking views of all of Roanoke Valley. Sit on top of a mountain and sip award winning wine with friends. Bring snacks and your favorite charcuterie spread.
Amazing craft beers/seltzers. Great outdoor scene with live bands & events. Cornhole playing is always encouraged!
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Big Lick Brewing Company
409 Salem Ave SWAmazing craft beers/seltzers. Great outdoor scene with live bands & events. Cornhole playing is always encouraged!
Unique brews and fun decor!
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Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery - Roanoke
24 Campbell Ave SEUnique brews and fun decor!
The name says it all.... Fantastic brews and plants everywhere!
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Golden Cactus Brewing
214 5th St SWThe name says it all.... Fantastic brews and plants everywhere!
Outdoor Adventures
Mountain climbing in its purest form. Great spots for bouldering and free climbing! 2-3 hour hike
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Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic TrailMountain climbing in its purest form. Great spots for bouldering and free climbing! 2-3 hour hike
Amazing views and a chance to pet cows! This hike is laborious but totally worth the experience! 3-4 hour hike
Tinker Cliffs
Appalachian National Scenic TrailAmazing views and a chance to pet cows! This hike is laborious but totally worth the experience! 3-4 hour hike
Great walk/run/biking route along the Roanoke River. Fun for the whole family!
Roanoke greenway (Rivers Edge South)
Roanoke River GreenwayGreat walk/run/biking route along the Roanoke River. Fun for the whole family!
Family Fun
Upscale thrift/antique store. Famous TV show centered around this store. Great finds!
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Black Dog Salvage
902 13th St SWUpscale thrift/antique store. Famous TV show centered around this store. Great finds!
Great escape room type experiences. We go every time our friends visit from Florida!
Riddle Me Roanoke
2067 A Electric RoadGreat escape room type experiences. We go every time our friends visit from Florida!
Small and fun zoo. Uniquely, they are one of a handful of zoos that have a Snow Leopard!
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Mill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain SpurSmall and fun zoo. Uniquely, they are one of a handful of zoos that have a Snow Leopard!
Attractions & Venues
Elmwood Park
505 S Jefferson StGreat concerts in a beautiful location!
Berglund Center
710 Williamson Rd NEGreat concerts and fun activities!
Farmers Market, vendors, and attractions. The heart and soul of Downtown Roanoke!
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Center in the Square
1 Market Square SEFarmers Market, vendors, and attractions. The heart and soul of Downtown Roanoke!
Fun boat rentals, watersport activities, and several public beaches in a beautiful scene. Once of the most amazing lakes we have ever been to!
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Smith Mountain Lake
Fun boat rentals, watersport activities, and several public beaches in a beautiful scene. Once of the most amazing lakes we have ever been to!