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Visiting Roanoke, VA


A 100-foot-high star atop a mountain and visible from miles around welcomes you to the "Star City of the South", a great beginning for your weekend getaway to this city rich in culture, history, fun and entertainment. Close to the star is the Mill Mountain Zoological Park, where you'll see the endangered Snow Leopard, Amur Tiger and Red Wolf, along with over 40 other animal species. The Center in the Square is the city's cultural hub, where you can catch a Broadway-quality show at the Mill... more » A 100-foot-high star atop a mountain and visible from miles around welcomes you to the "Star City of the South", a great beginning for your weekend getaway to this city rich in culture, history, fun and entertainment. Close to the star is the Mill Mountain Zoological Park, where you'll see the endangered Snow Leopard, Amur Tiger and Red Wolf, along with over 40 other animal species. The Center in the Square is the city's cultural hub, where you can catch a Broadway-quality show at the Mill Mountain Theater or hear the celebrated Roanoke Symphony. Museums are everywhere, and whether your interest lies in art, history, science or transport, you'll find a museum to match it. The Harrison Museum of African-American Culture honours achievements of African-Americans and includes an impressive African exhibit. For underground delights, visit the Dixie Caverns for a 45-minute tour of breathtaking cave formations, after which you can browse through pottery, rock and mineral and other shops. There's something to keep you occupied and entertained every minute in this environmentally-conscious, friendly and very welcoming Virginia city. « less

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Roanoke Northwest Knights Inn

4 of 5 stars
lowell,ma
1 Dec 2009

We stopped in at the Knights Inn passing through to NC. We were a little hesitant to stay since it was off the beaten path, but were nicely surprised. The front desk clerk was very friendly. Our room...more

The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, a Doubletree Hotel

3 of 5 stars
New Jersey
1 Dec 2009

The hotel is a very nice building. Looks like it is an historic location. Took a while to check in as they did not have many people at the desk. Everyone was nice though. When I got to my room...more

The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, a Doubletree Hotel

30 Nov 2009

Delivered a presentation to a small business group and found the hotel staff to be incredibly helpful in every way. I even left my laptop power adapter after the conference and they were kind enough...more

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