Roanoke: Attractions and more...
Roanoke city is located in the Virginia State of United States. The city offers a variety of things to do that are of tourist interest. The city market is like a paradise for the shoppers. The open air market is at the center of the city and is visited by a large number of people every day.
Blue Ridge Parkway is famous for its enchanting beauty. It passes through the picturesque view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the national park is located. The parkway was opened in 1936. Grandin Village is a historical site, which possesses Spanish revival style.
Virginia's Explore Park is the venue for recreational activities and has a history museum. There are trails here for hiking and biking. Visitors can explore the region around the Roanoke River.
An ideal way to learn some interesting facts about the city is the O. Winston Link Museum. The passenger railway station of Nirfolk and Western railway is converted into this museum. Visitors can see a huge collection of prints and photographs taken by O. Winston Link at the museum.
