Location: Hardy
Top Things to do in Hardy
- 1. Booker T. Washington National Monument
- 2. O. Winston Link Museum
- 3. Twin Creeks Brewing Co.
- 4. Roanoke Valley Greenways
- 5. Vinton Public Library
- 6. Mill Mountain Star and Park
- 7. Virginia Museum of Transportation
- 8. Spring Valley Farm
- 9. Black Dog Architectural Salvage & Antiques
- 10. Center in the Square
Top 10 Things to do in Hardy, United States
Hardy is an unincorporated community lying in Bedford County, Franklin County, and Roanoke County Virginia, United States, about twenty miles southeast of Roanoke. The community is near the Booker T. Washington National Monument, which commemorates where Booker T. Washington was born in 1856. It is also the home place of Jubal Anderson Early, who was born near the bottom of Windy Gap Mountain.
Restaurants in Hardy
1. Booker T. Washington National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Located in Franklin County, this is the site of the famous educator's slave cabin and birthplace.
Reviewed By Donna W - Fallston, Maryland
This is a very nice, well kept historic site, and I learned a lot about the life of Booker T. Washington. There is a very good movie and a nice little museum, plus the home site. There are farm animals which is very nice. I was a little disappointed that the "plantation" house is no longer there.
2. O. Winston Link Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By JohnandJaneS - Elmira, New York
And perfectly located near the museum of transportation, both of which are a mecca for train bufs. I'm not, but I appreciate good photography and Winston Link took some beauties.
3. Twin Creeks Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Jeffery M
What's not to love?
Beer is above average. They are always brewing something different and rarely do they miss their mark.
You have local eats nearby, however there is often a food truck on site.
Staff is friendly and top notch and the thing I love is they are never overwhelmed by the sheer numbers this place can draw on a busy night.
However, the thing that really sets Twin Creeks apart is their live music schedule on the dock. They've done a phenomenal job mining the local area for talent.
And if the weather is agreeable sitting outside under the stars is a great way to kick off you weekend.
Before heading over take a look at their website or look on Facebook and see if you're agreeable to the food truck. If not take a gander at Dogwood Restaurant or Giriadino Pizza - both in walking distance of the brewery.
4. Roanoke Valley Greenways
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By OhioRich60 - Conneaut, Ohio
We drove this route North from Roanoke for about 1 hour. We had to stop about 8 times to get out and take pictures. It was beautiful. Loved it and plan on doing it again someday.
5. Vinton Public Library
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By GreyGrayson
WOW fast, free Internet and 42 public computers, a children’s activity area complete with Lego play table and lots of Kid friendly seating, games, PCs, and activities; plus a Teen room with large screen TV, and video games, This is not your father’s public library!
The first floor offers a modern, relaxing, area to read, use computers with fast Internet access, and relax. There are video games, DVDs, and audio books for loan. The second floor contains Thousand Hills Coffee with a stone fireplace, lounge area, and outside balcony with Movie Screen.
This is a truly wonderful place for the entire family.
6. Mill Mountain Star and Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
A "must see" on most visitors list, an 88-foot manmade star (the largest in the world) sits on majestic Mill Mountain along with a beautifully landscaped city park, that boasts hiking and biking trails, and a zoo.
Reviewed By MG L - Sterling, Virginia
There were three of us and we decided to hike up to the big star that looks out over Roanoke. The hike is pretty easy terrain wise but creeps up in elevation so I had to take breaks from time to time to catch my breath. It’s a couple of miles to hike round trip. I recommend bringing some water with you and a flashlight if it’s close to nightfall. The star is a great big star. At its base is a nice lookout point and you can see all of downtown Roanoke and distant mountains. There are public restrooms closeby to the star area and water fountains.
7. Virginia Museum of Transportation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 575 reviews
Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight station that doubles as a museum .
Reviewed By RickandDebbie J - Roanoke, Virginia
We have enjoyed the Transportation Museum several times during the Christmas season. At Christmas the museum schedules train rides, Christmas decorations, a Santa Claus, crafts for the grandkids, and a concession area. There are so many examples of every type of transportation on wheels. Our grandkids especially like the massive model train display. The display is on several levels and can be viewed from several angles. The train ride is not long but we love riding with the kids. The craft area allows the children to move around and choose from several different things to make. The Virginia Transportaion Museum is close to downtown Roanoke and allows for a fun day.
8. Spring Valley Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Spring Valley Farm is a premiere horseback riding, boarding, and training facility in Moneta, Virginia. Family-owned and operated for generations, this 500+ acre equine operation boasts a variety of services from horseback riding lessons for riders of all skill levels, trail rides for the public, and cabin rentals to wedding carriage services, boarding options for horse owners, birthday party packages, and much, much more! Nestled in the heart of Virginia, Spring Valley is a short, convenient drive to Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Bedford. Only five minutes and you're at Smith Mountain Lake for water adventures. We are a local business so we are very flexible and happy to accommodate any request! We are A+ rated with the BBB!!
Reviewed By originalkeithb - Long Island, New York
We had to wait over an hour for the staff to get the horses ready for our scheduled ride. The horses we had were very old and looked like they needed to be washed. Our tour guide Shelly was very knowledgeable and informative. The trail does not involve walking through a woodsey mountain path or anything like that is basically just taking a trip around the edges of a farm on grassland...going up a hill and down a hill. It is scenic though and it was enjoyable riding the beasts.
9. Black Dog Architectural Salvage & Antiques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 459 reviews
Reviewed By Karen P - McDonough, Georgia
While visiting my daughter recently in Roanoke, we stopped in to thoroughly check this place out! I couldn't believe all the cool things you can find here! Got to snap a photo of THE black dog. LOL
10. Center in the Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Adjacent to Market Square and the City Market, Center in the Square provides a home to four cultural arts and science non-profit organizations in our signature building in downtown Roanoke: Roanoke Pinball Museum, Harrison Museum of African American Culture, History Museum of Western Virginia, Science Museum of Western Virginia, and Mill Mountain Theatre. Visit our website or call for individual museum admission pricing. Mill Mountain Theatre and Children's Theatre of Roanoke tickets are available through our full-service box office. Come inside to enjoy our aquariums in the atrium and green rooftop without charge. Building Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, and Sunday 1 - 5 pm. [Note: Roanoke Pinball Museum is closed Mondays. History Museum is closed on Mondays October through April.]
Reviewed By JohnandJaneS - Elmira, New York
It's all been said.......science museum, pinball museum, theater, accessible to downtown museums, restaurants, markets, etc.
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