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Downtown Roanoke’s center of activity since the late 1880s is the Historic Roanoke City Market.
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Category - History
Local History: The Hotel Roanoke in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 5:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
Roanoke’s architecture is varied and somewhat unexpected for those traveling past downtown via
Visit Virginia's Natural Bridge State Park
Thursday, June 20, 2019 1:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
One of Virginia’s natural wonders is the Natural Bridge. Standing in its presence either leaves one
Local History: Blue Ridge Parkway
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 7:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of Virginia’s greatest treasures and a favorite scenic drive for
Local History: Grandin Theatre in Roanoke
Friday, March 22, 2019 6:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
Every city has a hidden gem or two, and Grandin Village happens to be one of Roanoke’s prized
Local History: Historic Fincastle in Botetourt County
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 2:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
A drive through historic Fincastle is a treat for those who love quaint buildings, small town charm,
Dixie Caverns in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
If you’re a sucker for natural wonders, you’re going to love a visit to Virginia’s Blue Ridge where
Local History: Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:00 PM by Casey L. Higgins
The “Jewel of the Blue Ridge” is glistening Smith Mountain Lake, a lure for those seeking recreation
Roanoke: Home of Black Dog Salvage & the Salvage Dawgs
Friday, January 11, 2019 9:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
The people of Virginia’s Blue Ridge are so easy to love. Among them are Mike Whiteside and Robert
Local History: Franklin County - The Moonshine Capital
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 6:00 AM by Casey L. Higgins
The days of illegal moonshine are long gone. Or are they? A visit to Franklin County is a visit to
