Why go
- Independent city in the United States.
- Served by Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
History
Roanoke is an independent city in Virginia, United States. It lies in Southwest Virginia along the Roanoke River, within the Blue Ridge range of the greater Appalachian Mountains. Roanoke is about 50 miles (80 km) north of the Virginia–North Carolina border and 250 miles (400 km) southwest of Washington, D.C., along Interstate 81. At the 2020 census, Roanoke's population was 100,011, making it the most populous city in Virginia west of the state capital, Richmond. It is the primary population center of the Roanoke metropolitan area, which had a population of 315,251 in 2020.
Where to stay
201 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011 · thepromissoryhotel.com
13 Church Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 · firestationone.com
515 8th St SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 · thewestendflats.com
539 Day Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 · roanokeboutiquehotel.com
315 King George Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 · kinggeorgeinnbandb.com
3560 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014 · colonyhousemotorlodge.com
101 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011 · libertytrusthotel.com
1303 Williamson Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012 · ihg.com
3315 Ordway Dr NW Bldg 1, Roanoke, VA 24017 · ihg.com
4468 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018 · ihg.com
110 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016 · hilton.com
3301 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 · marriott.com
4500 S Peak Blvd, Roanoke, VA 24018 · hilton.com
27 Church Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 · hilton.com
5033 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 · hilton.com
5080 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 · choicehotels.com
5050 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 · bestwestern.com
5040 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 · hyatt.com
5070 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 · choicehotels.com
4830 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 · hilton.com
3695 Thirlane Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24019 · hilton.com
308 Orange Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016 · choicehotels.com
2705 Frontage Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 · extendedstayamerica.com
3816 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014 · choicehotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 5442 Williamson Road Northwest, Roanoke, 24012 · arbys.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 900 Hardy Road, Vinton, 24179 · locations.bojangles.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 716 Hardy Road, Vinton, 24179-3538 · bk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2165 Bennington Street Southeast, Roanoke, 24014 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 3620 Franklin Road Southwest, Roanoke, 24014 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 3926 Franklin Road Southwest, Roanoke, 24014 · restaurants.ihop.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 4 Old Whitmore Avenue, Roanoke, 24016 · locations.moes.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · 4458 Electric Road, Roanoke, 24018 · pandaexpress.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-21:30; Sa-Su 05:30-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1309 Hershberger Road Northwest, Roanoke, 24012 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 07:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 4220 Franklin Road Southwest, Roanoke, 24014 · locations.tacobell.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 6608 Thirlane Road Northwest, Roanoke, 24019 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:30 Features: step-free access · 112 Campbell Avenue Southeast, 24011 · cedarsatroanoke.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Sa 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Su 11:00-20:00 · 4521 Melrose Avenue Northwest, Roanoke, 24017 · duesouthbbq.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 11:30-20:00; Su 11:30-18:00 Features: vegetarian options · 5524 Williamson Road Northwest · itsphotimeroanoke.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00; Mo off · 1713 Riverview Drive, Salem, 24153 · lydiasitaliankitchen.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-21:30; Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00 · 551 Marshall Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, 24016 · sakuraroanoke.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 703 Brandon Avenue Southwest
Mediterranean, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · zoeskitchen.com
Bagel, Coffee Shop, Mediterranean, Turkish, Cafe · Opening hours: Su 10:00-17:00; Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00 · 118B, 24011 · cello-coffee-house-cafe.business.site
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 7416 Williamson Road, Roanoke, 24019 · harborinnva.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 1212 4th Street Southwest, Roanoke, 24016 · eviesbistroandbakery.com
Cuban, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 5508 Williamson Road Northwest, Roanoke, 24012 · cubanislandva.com
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 4335 Starkey Road, Roanoke
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Tu-Su 13:00-22:00 · 611 South Jefferson Street, 24011 · eatatrookies.co
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant · 1329 Grandin Road Southwest, Roanoke, 24015
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 214 Market Street SE, Roanoke, 24011 · wasabisroanoke.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 104 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, 24011 · frankierowlandssteakhouse.com
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · 215 Market Street Southeast, Roanoke, 24011 · caribbicasoul.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · ikeskitchen.com
Peruvian, Restaurant · Peruvian restaurant · 611 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, 24011 · inkagrilllatinfusion.com
Polish, German, American, Restaurant · Polish/German restaurant · 411 1st Street Southwest, Roanoke, 24011 · sidecarva.com
Scandanavian, Nordic, American, Restaurant · Scandanavian/Nordic restaurant · 13 Church Avenue Southeast, Roanoke, 24011 · firestationone.com
Latin American, Restaurant · Latin American restaurant · 416 Salem Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, 24016 · tucostaqueria.com
Cafe · cafe · 1402 Grandin Road Southwest, Roanoke, 24015 · littlegreenhive.com
Indian, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 118 Campbell Avenue Southeast, Roanoke, 24011
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · 18 Kirk Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, 24011
Fast Food · Features: step-free access
BBQ restaurants · hardeightbbq.com
Food Court · food court
Indoor
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 4202 Electric Road, Roanoke, 24018 · locations.panerabread.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 1107 Valley View Boulevard Northwest, Roanoke, 24012 · chick-fil-a.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 4234 Electric Road, Roanoke, 24018 · restaurants.fiveguys.com
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Airports
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) 3.9 mi to the centre
Roanoke, VA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300, DH8, ERD) · 3 routes: Charlotte, New York*, Philadelphia
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, DH8) · 3 routes: Charlotte, New York*, Philadelphia*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320, MD-80) · 2 routes: Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ-145, ERJ, Dash 8-200) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Washington*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) 26 mi to the centre
Blacksburg, VA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Summit Airport 6.6 mi to the centre
Salem, VA, US
Ferguson Airport 14 mi to the centre
Wirtz, VA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ROA has direct flights to 9 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Roanoke, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Metro · Roanoke, Virginia · Schedules & GTFS data
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Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
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