Congratulations to all the winners and top finishers in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s 2024 Best of the Blue Ridge Awards! The Roanoke Region in Virginia’s Blue Ridge is well represented, with many unique local businesses and experiences earning top honors.
Many local businesses, events, outdoor trails and parks, and unique experiences from the Roanoke Region in Virginia's Blue Ridge were voted winners or runners-up across various categories.
It’s an excellent showcase of the many fun things to do and awesome local businesses you can experience during a metro mountain adventure in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
Whether you’re exploring the 1,000+ miles of incredible trails, sampling a delicious craft beverage at a local craft brewery or distillery, participating in one of our signature annual events, or just enjoying a relaxing weekend with your family, the region is a great spot for a vacation.
With Roanoke being voted the “Best Place to Raise an Outdoor Family,” you might have so much fun on your visit that you decide to relocate here!
The following is a list of our local winners and runners-up in the 2024 Best of the Blue Ridge Awards by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.
- Best Public Lands: Blue Ridge Parkway - Winner
- Best Hiking Trail: McAfee Knob - Runner Up
- Best Waterfall: Cascade Falls - Winner
- Best Lake: Smith Mountain Lake - Winner
- Best Fishing Spot: Philpott Dam - Winner
- Best Fishing Spot: Upper James River Water Trail - Runner Up
- Best Overlook: McAfee Knob - Winner
- Best Campground: Douthat State Park - Winner
- Best Place to Raise an Outdoor Family: Roanoke - Winner
- Best Raft Guide Company: Twin River Outfitters - Runner Up
- Best Bike Park: Falling Creek Park - Runner Up
- Best Disc Golf Course: Mayflower Hills Park - Runner Up
- Best Disc Golf Course: Falling Creek Park - Runner Up
- Best Gym or Training Facility: River Rock Climbing - Winner
- Best Running Shop: Fleet Feet - Runner Up
- Best Bike Shop: Cardinal Bicycle - Runner Up
- Best Outdoor Store: Mast General Store - Runner Up
- Best Outdoor Store: Walkabout Outfitter - Runner Up
- Best Lodging: Roanoke Boutique Hotel - Runner Up
- Best Drink: Parkway Brewing Company - Get Bent IPA - Winner
- Best Brewery: Parkway Brewing Company - Runner Up
- Best Distillery: Twin Creeks Distillery - Runner Up
- Best Restaurant: Floyd Country Store - Runner Up
- Best Dish: Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - Greg Brady Burger - Runner Up
- Best Running Event: Blue Ridge Marathon - Winner
- Best Triathlon: Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon - Runner Up
Use this list to help you plan your next adventure in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
You can also visit our Awards & Accolades page to see other amazing recognitions our region has received over the years.
View the complete list of the 2024 Best of the Blue Ridge Awards on the Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine website.
Congratulations to all the nominees & winners, and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote!