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Tips from Locals

Tips from Locals

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Created by Virginia's Blue Ridge • Updated On: October 4, 2013

1. Grandin Theatre

8.2
1310 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA
Movie Theater · Raleigh Court · 10 tips and reviews

Jason(Roanoke Doesn't Suck) T.Jason(Roanoke Doesn't Suck) Turner: Free LOONEY TUNES cartoons are this summer!

The Blues BBQ Co is one of Tips from Locals.

2. The Blues BBQ Co

107 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA
BBQ Joint · Downtown Roanoke · 30 tips and reviews

Sharon P.Sharon Park: The brisket is awesome, love the wings and also the buffalo bites.

Hollywood's Restaurant & Bakery is one of Tips from Locals.

3. Hollywood's Restaurant & Bakery

8.8
7770 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA
American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Zach Y.Zach Yarbrough: Turkey burger and sweet potato fries for the win.

Taubman Museum of Art is one of Tips from Locals.

4. Taubman Museum of Art

8.5
110 Salem Ave SE, Roanoke, VA
Art Museum · Downtown Roanoke · 20 tips and reviews

David A.David Aldridge: Now every day is free admission at the Taubman. Great opportunity to see some awesome art!

5. Roanoke Star

9.1
1900 Prospect Rd. SE, Roanoke, VA
Other Great Outdoors · Mill Mountain · 27 tips and reviews

leslie t.leslie thomas: A way to look over Roanoke, our small big little city!!

6. Roanoke River Greenway

8.6
210 Reserve Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA
Other Great Outdoors · South Roanoke · 6 tips and reviews

leslie t.leslie thomas: A great run or fast paced walk and enjoy the peace of the river!!

Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Bar is one of Tips from Locals.

7. Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Bar

9.2
1916 Memorial Ave SW (Grandin Rd. SW), Roanoke, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · Raleigh Court · 18 tips and reviews

Nikki G.Nikki Goodwin: Go to Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Shop and enjoy the 1950s decor and atmosphere, it is AMAZING! The food and employees are great also.

O. Winston Link Museum is one of Tips from Locals.

8. O. Winston Link Museum

7.8
101 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA
Museum · Gainsboro · 3 tips and reviews

Mike O.Mike Olney: Be sure to see the short video "What a Picture I Got," shown hourly in the museum theater. Read more.

9. Green Ridge Recreation Center

7.6
7415 Wood Haven Rd, Hollins, VA
Gym and Studio · 9 tips and reviews

Suzanne A.Suzanne Ashley: We have found the staff to be very friendly, the equipment in great shape, & the pools are fun; the outdoor pool offers lots of shade!

The Historic City Market is one of Tips from Locals.

10. The Historic City Market

9.1
213 Market St SE (btwn Campbell & Church), Roanoke, VA
Farmers Market · Downtown Roanoke · 7 tips and reviews

David A.David Aldridge: Stop by on Saturday mornings to enjoy live music and a variety of vendors.

Downtown Roanoke is one of Tips from Locals.

11. Downtown Roanoke

Roanoke, VA
Neighborhood · 17 tips and reviews

David A.David Aldridge: Free parking in many of the city's parking decks on the weekends!

Mac and Bob's is one of Tips from Locals.

12. Mac and Bob's

8.1
316 E Main St, Salem, VA
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Jim S.Jim Schweitzer: Kendall zone. Best calzone in the valley

Center in the Square is one of Tips from Locals.

13. Center in the Square

8.6
1 Market Sq SE, Roanoke, VA
Museum · Downtown Roanoke · 7 tips and reviews

Daniel C.Daniel Chandler: So awesome no admission for 1st 6th and 7th floors