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Roanoke, Virginia

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Roanoke

A road-trip stop through Virginia.

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Things to do in Roanoke

Sharp Top overlook pull-off (Peaks of Otter area)
Mabry Mill
Mill Mountain Star & Park, Roanoke
Roanoke Valley Booksellers or The Book Loft (check current hours)
Blue Ridge Parkway — Roanoke Mountain Loop & Overlooks
Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke
Linville Falls (MP 316.4)
Mabry Mill (MP 176.1)

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Where travelers stay

Lodging 1

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

Lodging 2

Radisson Hotel Roanoke

Lodging 3

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (Curio Collection by Hilton)

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Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center or similar via Hotels.com

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