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Roanoke Star - Roanoke Star Overlook

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Indians wandering the parallel ridges of the Allegheny Mountains named their great valley, Shenandoah, "daughter of the stars." Here, nestled in this beautiful valley, is the progressive - spirited "Star City of the South" - Roanoke. And, visible from just about every part of this city is the splendidly illuminated, 100 foot-tall Roanoke Star. Erected: 1949. Height of Structure: 100 ft. Height of Star: 88.5 ft. Weight of Star: 10,000 lbs. Weight of Steel Structure: 60,000 lbs. Weight of Concrete Base: 500,000 lbs. Depth of Base: 6.5 ft. Visibility from Air: 60 miles Length of Neon Tubing: 2000 ft. Current Consumes: 17,500 watts Height Above Sea Level: 1,045 ft. Several possible color combinations, including Red, White and Blue on special occasions. The star is illuminated every night until midnight. Location: A 15 minute drive from downtown to Mill Mountain Park (off Jefferson St. to Walnut Ave.) or just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 120. Visit the star anytime to begin your Roanoke Valley tour with a spectacular view.

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  • Directions: A 15 minute drive from downtown to Mill Mountain Park (off Jefferson St. to Walnut Ave.) or just off the Parkway at the Mile Post 120. Visit the star anytime to begin your Roanoke Valley tour with a spectacular view.
  • Miles from I-81: 20 miles
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  • Monday Hours: 7am - 9pm
  • Tuesday Hours: 7am - 9pm
  • Wednesday Hours: 7am - 9pm
  • Thursday Hours: 7am - 9pm
  • Friday Hours: 7am - 9pm
  • Saturday Hours: 7am - 9pm
  • Sunday Hours: 7am - 9pm
  • Admission Rates: Free
  • Handicap Accessible: -
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  • Largest Room3700
  • Total Sq. Ft.3700
  • Reception Capacity90
  • Theatre Capacity45
  • Number of Rooms1
Discovery Center
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2200
  • Theater Capacity: 40
  • Reception Capacity: 95
Mill Mountain Pavilion
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1500
  • Reception Capacity: 60