- Our list of the best things to do in Roanoke, Virginia, features the top 55 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Roanoke, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Roanoke, VA , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bedford, Salem, Christiansburg, Hot Springs and Blacksburg
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A gaming center that uses computer simulators to take gamers on virtual adventures
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Roughly 2,155 pieces are contained within the Taubman Museum of Art collection. The works include regional, folk, American, visionary, and Southeast American contemporary art, and there are even workshop programs for children to learn to make their own art.
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1 Market Square, Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA 24011
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Formerly known as the Art Museum of Western Virginia, the Taubman Museum of Art offers a permanent American Art collection for visitors to explore. The museum's collection includes the works of Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and Childe Hassam.
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Mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates call the Mill Mountain Zoo their home, including 21 species that are declared as vulnerable. Educational and recreational programs and events are held throughout the year.
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World-renowned artists can be spotted mentoring young performers at the Jefferson Center. The center features educational programs, such as the 'Music Lab' and 'Jazz Institute', and also has rooms that are available to the public for rent.
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7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019
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Healthy fun and family activities are supported at the Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley Water Park. Day passes are available, offering guests access to all the programs and amenities.
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Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA 24011
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Eight permanent exhibits are housed at the Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium such as a 750-gallon aquarium, a light and sound arcade, and galleries linked to several areas of the scientific field. The science center itself is hands-on with plenty games and activities in which to participa…
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The main convention, exhibition, and cultural complex in western Virginia is the Civic Center in Roanoke. Popular Broadway shows, concerts, plays, and other events are held at the complex to entertain those in the area.
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Operated by the non-profit Grandin Theatre Foundation, The Grandin Theatre is a cinema that specializes in showing a number of independent movies. The theatre was built in 1932 and also serves as a historical landmark of the area.
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This passive recreation area features a five mile trail system, include a two mile trail to the summit of Read Mountain. Visitors who are interested in photo opportunities may enjoy the view that the Read Mountain Preserve has to offer.
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Priding themselves on creating balanced craft brews, the brewers at Roanoke Railhouse Brewery make a variety of original and unique beers. They offer four different varieties of beer, and their taproom is open for visitors to sample their wares.