Blog

Category - Awards & Honors

Congratulations to all the winners and top finishers in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s 2026 Best of

Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a winner of the Blue Ridge Outdoors Top Adventure Towns contest!

Virginia's Blue Ridge is one of the best mountain biking destinations in the country, according to a

Blue Ridge Country magazine is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and as part of the

Roanoke in Virginia's Blue Ridge is one of the most beautiful destinations on the East Coast,

Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge has earned a spot on another travel list of best places to visit!

Roanoke in Virginia's Blue Ridge has earned a spot on another Top 10 list for its outstanding

Texas Tavern in Downtown Roanoke is a local icon and popular restaurant for locals and visitors to

Roanoke in Virginia's Blue Ridge is one of the best small cities in America for a 2018 getaway,

Roanoke in Virginia's Blue Ridge is one of the best scenic places in America to retire, according to

Search

Roanoke Region Spotlight

E-Newsletter

Learn more

VBR Savings Pass

Download our FREE Savings Pass to easily access discounts to local attractions, restaurants, & shops!

Get the Pass

Recommended Blogs

Driving Distances

Atlanta
430 miles
Baltimore
281 miles
Charleston, WV
180 miles
Charlotte
194 miles
Columbia
284 miles
Greensboro
104 miles
Lexington
356 miles
Pittsburgh
340 miles
Raleigh
167 miles
Richmond
164 miles
Virginia Beach
295 miles
Washington, DC
251 miles
View Maps

Sitemap

Get a FREE
Visitor's Guide

VIEW VIRTUAL GUIDE MAIL ME A COPY

Want the latest on Virginia’s Blue Ridge? Securely sign up for our FREE e-newsletter:

›

›

›

›

›

›

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (800) 635-5535

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that welcomes and celebrates the unique backgrounds, abilities, passions, and perspectives of our vibrant community. As our region’s only destination marketing organization, we have a responsibility to showcase the best the Roanoke Region has to offer, and those assets and strengths come in varied forms. We embrace differences in race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, language, visible and invisible disabilities, and all the intersecting identities that make Virginians and visitors alike so unique. We believe our differences make us stronger– and better.

Blog

Category - Awards & Honors

Local Winners in the Best of the Blue Ridge Awards

Roanoke in Virginia's Blue Ridge is a Top Adventure Town Winner

Men's Journal Features Mountain Biking in Virginia's Blue Ridge

Local Winners in Blue Ridge Country's "Best of the Mountains" Poll

Roanoke Named One of the 25 Most Beautiful East Coast Destinations

Roanoke Named a Favorite Travel Destination on Expedia

Roanoke Named a Best Affordable Place to Live by Livability

Texas Tavern Named One of the Coolest Vintage Restaurants by USA Today

Trip Advisor Names Roanoke One of America's Best Small Cities to Visit in 2018