Browse Walks in City of Roanoke, Virginia, US

This two-hour walking tour of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, United States, will take you through some of the city's most interesting and vibrant neighborhoods.

The tour will begin at the Roanoke City Market, located at 32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). This historic market has been in operation since 1882 and is the perfect place to start your tour. Here you can find a variety of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and other local products.

From the City Market, you will head to the Taubman Museum of Art, located at 110 Salem Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). This museum features a variety of permanent and rotating exhibitions, as well as a sculpture garden.

Next, you will make your way to the Roanoke Star, located at 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). This iconic symbol of the city is the world's largest freestanding illuminated star and offers stunning views of the city.

From the Roanoke Star, you will head to the historic Grandin Village, located at 1660 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). This charming neighborhood is home to a variety of unique shops, restaurants, and galleries.

Next, you will make your way to the Roanoke River Greenway, located at 1301 Overland Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). This scenic trail follows the Roanoke River and offers stunning views of the city.

From the Greenway, you will head to the Roanoke Farmers Market, located at 1301 Overland Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). This vibrant market features a variety of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and other local products.

Next, you will make your way to the historic Wasena Park, located at 1201 Wasena Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). This park is home to a variety of recreational activities, including a playground, tennis courts, and a skate park.

From Wasena Park, you will head to the Roanoke Valley Greenway, located at 1301 Overland Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). This scenic trail follows the Roanoke River and offers stunning views of the city.

Finally, you will make your way to the historic Roanoke City Hall, located at 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). This iconic building is the seat of government for the City of Roanoke and is a great place to end your tour.

Along the way, you can stop for a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in the area, such as the Blue 5 Restaurant (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419), the Lucky Restaurant (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419), or the Wasena City Tap Room (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419). You can also find unique shopping opportunities at the Grandin Village Shopping Center (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419) and the Roanoke City Market (Latitude: 37.2709, Longitude: -79.9419).

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