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Wilderness Road
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101 Shenandoah Avenue NE
Roanoke, VA 24016 - Phone: (540) 342-6025 Phone: (540) 342-6025
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Wilderness Road in Roanoke, VA, is a historic route renowned for its significance in early American westward expansion. This iconic road played a crucial role in the migration of settlers into the Appalachian Mountains, offering visitors a captivating glimpse into America’s pioneering past.
As you drive along Wilderness Road, you’ll experience the scenic beauty and historical richness of the Appalachian region. This historic route is a key feature in Roanoke’s heritage tourism, providing access to various historical sites and landmarks. Explore the journey of early settlers and the challenges they faced as they traveled westward.
Perfect for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a picturesque drive, Wilderness Road in Roanoke, VA, combines natural beauty with historical significance. It’s an essential stop for those interested in Virginia’s colonial history and the legacy of early American exploration.
Plan your visit to Wilderness Road and immerse yourself in the historical and scenic allure of one of Virginia’s most storied routes.
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Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (800) 635-5535
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.
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