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Exploring the Historic City of Roanoke: A Two-Hour Walking Tour
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).
City of Roanoke Virginia United States Tour Companies
Mid Atlantic Receptive Services (MARS & Companies)
MARS & Companies is the nation's leading inbound operator to the Mid-Atlantic Region, providing group products and services to Tour Operators, Motorcoach Operators, and Groups. While our primary focus is on the Mid-Atlantic Region, we are adept at traveling to all parts of the US, Canada, and international destinations, including Eastern and Western Europe and Africa. Othe ... More r companies under the MARS & Companies Umbrella include Go Student Tours, our student travel company; go Performing, our performing arts & festivals travel company; & Go Sports Tours and SoccerTours.net, focusing on US and Canadian team travel to train, play games, and experience other cultures through international travel. MARS operates over 400 tours annually.
Shenandoah Tours Inc.
Shenandoah Tours, a full-service travel agency and tour operator in Staunton, Virginia, is ready to help you book your next trip. Whether you want to see sights around the United States and Canada through escorted tours or take a trip to the Caribbean, we have the package for you. In addition to booking your vacations, our travel agency offers expertise on your journey at ... More no additional cost. As a bonus, the experienced team has extensive knowledge of domestic and international travel, allowing them to access different specials, which can help you save. Come in to get to know your agent face-to-face, and we'll give you the details of your journey.
Kayak Nature Tours, Ltd
Kayak Nature Tours is a highly recognized outfitter in the Hampton Roads area and has been operating since 1996. We offer Dolphins Adventure into the Atlantic Ocean and Nature tours for the novice paddler. We offer various kayaking tours throughout various waterways, and our tours are specifically planned and designed to give our customers a truly educational, exciting and ... More memorable adventure.
