Location: Roanoke
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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 40-plus 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 Theatre or hear the celebrated Roanoke Symphony. Museums are everywhere, and whether your interest lies in art, history, science or transportation, you'll find a museum to match it. The Harrison Museum of African-American Culture honors achievements of African Americans and includes an impressive African exhibit. For underground delights, head over to 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.
Restaurants in Roanoke
1. Column Stage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Small-medium live music venue in downtown Roanoke. Two bars (main and mezzanine levels), authentic French cuisine, beer and wine by the Brasserie. Fully restored neo-classical building from 1919.
2. Southwest Virginia Ballet
3. Mill Mountain Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
40 years of Broadway quality theatre right here in Roanoke - the Valley's only Professional Live Theatre! Year-round season with two stages in Center in the Square. Family Entertainment on the Trinkle Main Stage (seats 400), Cutting-Edge Theatre on the Waldron Stage (seats 100.)
4. Jefferson Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Jefferson Center is a nonprofit organization that enriches and educates diverse Western Virginia communities by producing high quality performing arts programs, by providing long and short term rental space for community partners and individuals, and by providing educational outreach.Built in 1924, the Jefferson Center's historic facility originally served the community as Jefferson Senior High School. The high school was closed in the 70's and after sitting vacant for more than a decade, the Jefferson Center Foundation was formed to renovate the space into the beautiful arts venue that serves Roanoke and the surrounding region today. Jefferson Center offers world class concerts featuring a diverse array artists such as Wynton Marsalis, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Del McCoury, Esperanza Spalding, Rosanne Cash, Bobby McFerrin and so many more. Additional, Jefferson Center offers long term rental space to 20+ non-profits and locally owned businesses, as well as short term rental space for community meetings, weddings, celebrations and many other events.
Reviewed By 266kathariner - Roanoke, United States
I was there for the California Honeydrops concert but, most recently I saw Tosca by Opera Roanoke. It was a fabulous performance and we had an amazing evening. The venue is always clean and the staff is friendly.
5. Star City Comedy Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
6. Star City Mystery Dinner Theater
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
7. Showtimers Community Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
