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Family Fun
Just five minutes away is one of our favorite local parks! Countryside Park is fun for kids of all ages, even the littlest ones! Countryside also offers picnic shelters and benches, making it easy to hang out for an afternoon.
Countryside Park
2365 Ranch Road NorthwestJust five minutes away is one of our favorite local parks! Countryside Park is fun for kids of all ages, even the littlest ones! Countryside also offers picnic shelters and benches, making it easy to hang out for an afternoon.
An amazing way for your family to “explore” Roanoke indoors! Kids have a blast exploring each of the exhibits and activities… easily my children’s favorite place to go in Roanoke!
Kids Square Children's Museum
1 Market Square SEAn amazing way for your family to “explore” Roanoke indoors! Kids have a blast exploring each of the exhibits and activities… easily my children’s favorite place to go in Roanoke!
Splash Valley
7415 Wood Haven RdFood scene
Billy's
102 Market St SEScratch Biscuit Company
1820 Memorial Ave SWWe love this stop for families or those traveling with their pups! Sit outside on the patio and let the kiddos run around in the large yard as you wait for dinner. Your dogs can catch a drink with their provided dog bowls. Added bonus, the Roanoke Greenway is just across the parking lot. Pair dinner or lunch with a walk on the greenway— parks with playgrounds are just a few minute walk in both directions!
34 locals recommend
The Green Goat
802 Wiley Dr SWWe love this stop for families or those traveling with their pups! Sit outside on the patio and let the kiddos run around in the large yard as you wait for dinner. Your dogs can catch a drink with their provided dog bowls. Added bonus, the Roanoke Greenway is just across the parking lot. Pair dinner or lunch with a walk on the greenway— parks with playgrounds are just a few minute walk in both directions!
Beamer's 25
357 Salem Ave SWA downtown spot with upscale casual food!
Hollywood’s is just 5 minutes away (near Hollins University) and offers a great food.
9 locals recommend
Hollywood's Restaurant & Bakery
7770 Williamson RdHollywood’s is just 5 minutes away (near Hollins University) and offers a great food.
Breweries
When the weather is nice, it is tough to beat a hike in Carvin’s Cove or up to McAfee’s Knob followed by drinks and live music at Parkway! Laid back vibe and good beer are often accompanied by a food truck and live music with a yard area for kids and pups to enjoy.
41 locals recommend
Parkway Brewing Company
739 Kessler Mill RdWhen the weather is nice, it is tough to beat a hike in Carvin’s Cove or up to McAfee’s Knob followed by drinks and live music at Parkway! Laid back vibe and good beer are often accompanied by a food truck and live music with a yard area for kids and pups to enjoy.
Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage
6 Old Whitmore AveThree Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery - Roanoke
24 Campbell Ave SEOutdoor Fun and Hikes
Your one stop shop for trail fun! Whether biking or hiking, Carvin’s Cove has a trail to meet your desired difficulty level.
45 locals recommend
Carvins Cove Recreation Area
State Route 648Your one stop shop for trail fun! Whether biking or hiking, Carvin’s Cove has a trail to meet your desired difficulty level.
If you are up for a challenge with a BIG payoff at the top, spend your day hiking to McAfee Knob to see the Appalachian Trail’s most photographed spot.
33 locals recommend
Mcafee Knob TrailHead
Catawba Valley DriveIf you are up for a challenge with a BIG payoff at the top, spend your day hiking to McAfee Knob to see the Appalachian Trail’s most photographed spot.
Explore Park
56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadSightseeing
Visit the iconic Roanoke Star and enjoy the views and the playground at the top.
181 locals recommend
Mill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyVisit the iconic Roanoke Star and enjoy the views and the playground at the top.