Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Shop at the markets and boutiques in Downtown Roanoke and Salem. Hike on a trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Go for a ride in America's East Coast Mountain Biking Capital. Discover wildlife while kayaking on the Upper James River Water Trail. Dine at a local restaurant and enjoy fresh, amazingly prepared ingredients, or sample the craft beverage scene.

Watch the sunset aboard a boat at Smith Mountain Lake. All these things to do and more can be part of your Blue Ridge Day.

No matter what you decide to do, every day in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains is filled with friendship and old-fashioned hospitality. Discover what makes visiting Virginia's Blue Ridge unique!