The Sweet Six Roanoke Places
According to the newcomers guide, the following were recognized as places to go:
1. City market - dating back to 1882, is the states oldest continuously operating open-air market.
2. Mill Mountain- At 1,045 feet high, Mill Mountain is one of a very few mountains in the nation to be contained entirely within a city’s limits. The 56 year old zoo @ top is a favorite. The iconic 88.5 foot tall Mill Mountain Star rests on a 500,000 pound concrete base and contains 2000 feet of neon tubing and makes it visible from 60 miles away.
3. The Hotel Roanoke- It is the city’s Grand Dame. Built in 1882, it recently celebrated 125 anniversary.
4. Carvins Cove - The 630 acre, 6.4 Billion gallon source of most of Roanoke’s drinking water. The Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is 12,700 acres that is a haven for bikers, hikers and horse riders.
5. Virgina Tech - Hokie City, Quick drive down I-81 you can enjoy game at Lane Stadium.
6. Smith Mountain Lake - 22,000 acres of water and 500 miles of shoreline less than 40 minutes from Roanoke. Whether is’t boating and camping in the Smith mountain Lake State Park, or dining @ the Bridge…this is the best place to get a true taste of the lake.
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