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We are thinking of our neighbors in SWVA and are grateful for the first responders and organizations that are providing assistance. Virginia's Blue Ridge region (Cities of Roanoke & Salem and Counties of Botetourt, Franklin, & Roanoke) was fortunate to sustain minimal damage from the storm and our local businesses are open and ready to welcome visitors. Learn More
Located in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge, Downtown Roanoke is a vibrant city center with outstanding accommodations, dining, shopping, attractions and more.
The city's downtown area is less than five miles from Interstate 81, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, making it conveniently located for visitors traveling from any direction.
Downtown Roanoke offers a variety of accommodations, including many luxurious and historic properties. With lodging options that are located within walking distance of the city's market district, staying downtown offers access to everything you could want during your stay in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
It's only a short drive away from many of our great outdoor activities, and part of the region's extensive greenway system passes through the heart of downtown.
Along with all the museums and other cultural attractions the city has to offer, the Berglund Center is also located in Downtown Roanoke. The Berglund Center is one of the premier meeting facilities in the region, and it's also a wonderful performance venue that hosts many internationally-known acts from around the world.
Art, railroad history, dining, shopping, relaxation, or anything else - you'll experience it all when you stay in Downtown Roanoke.
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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.