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Roanoke Star - Roanoke Star Overlook

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Located atop Mill Mountain, the Roanoke Star is one of the world’s largest man-made stars. It is Roanoke’s best-known landmark with breathtaking overlooks to the Valley below. The Discovery Center (2,200 sq. ft.) sits below Mill Mountain Zoo and accommodates 40 people for a meeting; 95 people for a standing reception. There is also a large, attractive park below the Star with the Mill Mt. Pavilion (1,500 sq. ft.), which accommodates 60.

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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
Things to Do
  • 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
Driving Distances
  • Atlanta
    430 miles
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  • Charleston, WV
    180 miles
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  • Greensboro
    104 miles
  • Lexington
    356 miles
  • Pittsburgh
    340 miles
  • Raleigh
    167 miles
  • Richmond
    164 miles
  • Virginia Beach
    295 miles
  • Washington, DC
    251 miles
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