A Good Place to Start -- General InformationLocal Governments
Civic Events & Cultural AttractionsRegional Colleges & Universities
Outdoor RecreationLandmark Regional Hotels
Chambers of CommerceLocal Sports Teams


 A Good Place to Start -- General Information
  • Http://www.visitroanokeva.com - The Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors' Center
  • Http://www.discoverourtown.com - Good General Info -- find hotels, shopping, restaurants, & more!
  • Http://www.roanoke.org - Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership
  • Http://mytravelguide.com/attractions/ctattractions-9346301-United_States_Virginia_Roanoke_attractions.html - Information on local attractions, history, art, colleges and universities and cultural events.
  • Http://www.downtownroanoke.org - Downtown Roanoke Inc.
  • Http://www.roanokeregionalairport.com - Roanoke Regional Airport
  • Http://www.511virginia.org - Traveling to or within the area, use this informative website to avoid trouble spots, such as accide
  • Http://roanoke.com - Local Newspaper.
  • Http://theroanoker.com - Local Magazine.
  • Http://roanokenaturalfoods.com - Local Health Food Store.
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  •  Local Governments
  • Http://www.ci.roanoke.va.us - City of Roanoke
  • Http://www.ci.salem.va.us - City of Salem
  • Http://co.roanoke.va.us - Roanoke County
  • Http://www.co.botetourt.va.us - Botetourt County
  • Http://www.co.bedford.va.us - Bedford County
  • Http://www.co.craig.va.us - Craig County
  • Http://www.co.montgomery.va.us - Montgomery County
  • Http://www.co.floyd.va.us - Floyd County
  • Http://www.franklincountyva.org - Franklin County
  •  Civic Events & Cultural Attractions
  • Http://www.roaokeciviccenter.com - The Roanoke Civic Center
  • Http://www.salemciviccenter.com - The Salem Civic Center
  • Http://www.rso.org - The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
  • Http://www.operaroanoke.org - Opera Roanoke
  • Http://www.millmountain.org - The Mill Mountain Theater located in downtown Roanoke.
  • Http://www.mmzoo.org - Mill Mountain Zoo
  • Http://www.explorepark.org - Explore Park
  • Http://www.visitroanokeva.com - Information on events, attractions and historical sites in and around Roanoke, VA.
  • Http://www.salemmuseum.org - As an educational and cultural resource center, the Salem Museum maintains an important collection o
  • Http://jeffcenter.org - Cultural Evens Center.
  • Http://operaroanoke.org - Opera Roanoke located in downtown.
  • Http://home.roanoke.edu/kandinsky/ - The Kandinsky Trio, artists in residence at Roanoke College perform music for the piano, violin and
  • Http://grandintheatre.com - Historic theatre in the Grandin Village are of Roanoke.
  • Http://artmuseumroanoke.org - The Art Museum of Western Virignia located in downtown Roanoke.
  • Http://studiosonthesquare.com - Art Gallery in downtown Roanoke.
  • Http://vmt.org - The Virgnina Museum of Transportation located in downtown Roanoke.
  • Http://smvw.org - The Science Museum of Western Virginia located in downtown Roanoke.
  • Http://bartertheatre.com - The state theatre of Virginia makes a great evening getaway. Located 2 hrs. southwest of Roanoke.
  •  Regional Colleges & Universities
  • Http://www.roanoke.edu - Roanoke College - top ranked liberal arts college located in Salem, VA.
  • Http://www.hollins.edu - Hollins University - top ranked women's college located in Roanoke, VA.
  • Http://www.chs.edu - College of Health Sciences - located in Downtown Roanoke.
  • Http://www.vw.vccs.edu - Virginia Western Community College - local community college.
  • Http://www.vt.edu - Virginia Polytechnic & State University - major four year university in Blacksburg, VA. GO HOKIES!!
  • Http://www.virginia.edu - The University of Virginia -- founded by Thomas Jefferson, home to many of the nation's brightest.
  • Http://www.jmu.edu - James Madison University -- great medium-sized state supported school in Harrisonburg, VA.
  • Http://www.runet.edu - Radford University - four year state supported school. 40 minutes south of the Roanoke Valley.
  • Http://www2.wlu.edu - Washington & Lee University -- steeped in history with a long tradition of excellence in education.
  • Http://www.vmi.edu - Virginia Military Institute -- continuing a long tradition of honor and service to the Nation.
  • Http://www.liberty.edu - Liberty University -- Highly respected, world renouned center for Christian based higher education.
  • Http://www.lynchburg.edu - Lynchburg College -- four year liberal arts college less than an hour from Roanoke.
  • Http://www.ferrum.edu - Ferrum University -- Methodist supported four year liberal arts college in small town setting.
  • Http://www.rmwc.edu - Randolph-Macon Women's College -- four year all-woman's college near the Roanoke Valley.
  • Http://www.hsc.edu - Hampton Sydney College -- All men's four year college in Farmville, VA.
  • Http://www.longwood.edu - Longwood University -- four year school in Central Virginia, a few hours from the Valley.
  • Http://www.bridgewater.edu - Bridgewater College -- small college in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, less than 2 hours away.
  • Http://www.sbc.edu - Sweet Briar College -- all women's four year college in the Shenandoah Valley.
  • Http://www.ehc.edu - Emory & Henry College -- four year college in Abingdon, Virgina, a couple hours from Roanoke.
  • Http://www.southernvirginia.edu - Southern Virginia College -- LDS supported school in Buena Vista, an hour from Roanoke.
  • Http://www.dl.cc.va.us - Dabny S. Lancaster Community College -- specialties include Forestry and Nursing.
  • Http://www.nr.cc.va.us - New River Community College - one of Virginia's many Community Colleges, within an hour's drive.
  •  Outdoor Recreation
  • Http://www.endeavorballoons.com - Endeavor Balloon Rides -- enjoy a bird's eye view of our lovely mountains, based near Roanoke!
  • Http://blueridgeoutdoors - Blueridge outdoors.com. Get outside and enjoy yourself.
  • Http://www.appalachiantrail.org - Appalachian Trail -- Walk from Georgia to New England and stop off in Roanoke to say HI!
  • Http://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com - Smith Mountain Lake -- enjoy the water without driving to the ocean!
  • Http://www.dgif.state.va.us/fishing/lakes/lake_moomaw - Lake Moomaw -- unspoiled man-made lake and wildlife refuge. Beautiful tree-lined shores.
  • Http://www.blueridgeparkway.org - The Blue Ridge Parkway -- picnics, wineries, & more! Great for a relaxing drive or weekend getaway.
  • Http://www.blueridgeskyline.com - Skyline Drive -- Beautiful, scenic drive through the Shenandoah National Park with 70+ overlooks.
  • Http://www.nps.gov/shen/2a.htm - Shenandoah State Park -- Part of Skyline Drive, one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia.
  • Http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/ - Virginia State Parks -- ranked the best in the nation, there's always one nearby.
  • Http://www.naturalbridge.com - Natural Bridge -
  • Http://www.dixiecaverns.com - Dixie Caverns -
  • Http://www.hisfin.org - Historic Fincastle -
  • Http://www.brptrails.com/brp1762.htm - Mabry's Mill -
  • Http://wintergreenresort.com - Wintergreen ski resort in Wintergreen, VA
  • Http://snowshoemountain.com - Snowshoe ski resort in Snowshoe, WV.
  • Http://timberlineskiresort.com - Timberline ski resort in Canaan Valley, WV.
  • Http://massresort.com/2003/default.htm - Massanutten ski resort in Harrisonburg, VA.
  • Http://thehomestead.com - The Homestead ski resort in Hot Springs, VA.
  • Http://winterplace.com - Winterplace Ski resort near Beckley, WV.
  •  Landmark Regional Hotels
  • Http://www.hotelroanoke.com - The Hotel Roanoke in downtown Roanoke.
  • Http://patrickhenryroanoke.com - The Patrick Henry Hotel in downtown Roanoke.
  • Http://Greenbrier.com - The Greenbrier Hotel and Resort in White Sulfur Springs, WV.
  • Http://homestead.com - The Homestead Hotel and Resort in Hot Springs, VA.
  • Http://dbhcc.vt.edu/ - The Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center located on the Campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg
  • Http://peaksofotter.com - Peaks of Otter Restaurant and Lodge in Bedford, VA.
  • Mountain Lake Resort -- lovely setting famous as the site where the film "Dirty Dancing" was shot.
  •  Chambers of Commerce
  • Http://www.roanokechamber.org - Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Http://www.bot-co-chamber.com - Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce
  •  Local Sports Teams
  • Http://www.carolinaleague.com/baseball/salem - The Salem Avalanche (Baseball) -- minor league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
  • Http://www.nba.com - The Roanoke Dazzle (Basketball) -- semipro NBA team affiliated with the Wizzards, 76ers, & Nets.
  • Http://www.valleyvipershockey.com - The Valley Vipers (Hockey) -- ECHL semi-pro team who calls the Roanoke Civic Center home.
  • Http://www.hokiesports.com - Hokie Sports -- Everything to do with Virginia Tech athletics. Beamer Ball and more! GO HOKIES!!
  • Http://www.virginiasports.collegesports.com - Wahoo-wah! -- Everything you want to know about UVA atheletics. Go Wahoos! (Unless vs. hokies!)
  • Http://www.bluesombrero.com - Roanoke Valley Youth Soccer Club -- Get your kicks having a ball!