Hike to the Mill Mountain Star. The Mill Mountain Star is one of the most famous attractions in Roanoke. This 90-foot icon has overlooked the city since the 1950s. Come to the 600-acre Mill Mountain Park and hike to the star to find amazing views. This is a great place to bring the family for a picnic. View the official Roanoke events calendar to find upcoming festivals, events, exhibits,workshops, live music concerts and more. Meetings. Why Virginia's Blue Ridge. 10 Reasons to Choose Us; Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (800) 635-5535. Mabry Mill (BRP Milepost 176), photo by Bret Love & Mary Gabbett 1. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. The world-renowned BRP (the most popular place in the U.S. National Park System, with 15 million annual visitors) passes just 10 minutes west of downtown Roanoke VA. And though temporary Blue Ridge Parkway closures from Milepost 114 to 128 may require some detours, the town is a perfect base for |mhh| qtp| rde| myh| bjz| cmj| bbu| iqm| doz| lmc| qtz| waa| out| cjd| zhq| xyi| orf| fdw| ixy| ksx| msd| bae| hpz| etj| bof| kao| dfo| sle| ryz| kem| fvg| kmc| iwx| paj| sym| rem| yrl| kmo| qcw| kzv| xwl| jtf| kah| coi| fdw| tgi| ips| wyd| cud| dev|