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ROANOKE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES 2-8 hours / Varies Based on Activity The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure in Virginia s Blue Ridge Have a group and looking to get them outdoors for some adventure? Roanoke Mountain Adventures can plan customized trips or augment any of our standard trips. Roanoke Mountain Adventure s versatility allows visitors to plan a customized itinerary depending on your group s interest and ability levels. Whether it s a day of single-track riding followed by a tasting at one of the local breweries or a morning of Stand Up Paddle boarding for your group, they can help you get your group outside. Roanoke Mountain Adventures is a full service outfitter offering guided and self guided outdoor adventures for mountain biking, road cycling, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and tubing. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, National Forests and scenic rivers, the greater Roanoke area offers world-class outdoor recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities. Roanoke Mountain Adventures offers guided trips, rentals and shuttles to get you out there. Explore their site and plan your next outdoor activity in Virginia s Blue Ridge. www.roanokemountainadventures.com
HISTORIC ROANOKE RAIL WALK 1-5 Hours / Self Guided Did you know that Roanoke s existence as a city is directly attributed to its railroad activity? Among Roanoke s many monikers is Magic City, thanks to the quick perhaps magical? growth of the city after the Shenandoah Valley Railroad arrived to junction with Norfolk & Western (previously known as the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad). The Roanoke Rail Walk tells the story about Roanoke s rail history, both visually and audibly: There's a platform, signals, whistles, plaques and storyboards with information about the events that formed this history. There's even a radio scanner at one point that allows listeners to hear chatter from engineers and dispatchers. This unique and historic walkway connects to The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center via The Market Square Walkway Pedestrian Bridge and connects the O. Winston Link Museum and the Virginia Museum of Transportation, both excellent railroad museums with plenty of photography, locomotives and train cars displayed. This is a wonderful way to peak into Roanoke s past while celebrating it s future with the arrival of Amtrak in 2017. The Rail Walk is a self-guided tour located just outside the front doors of The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
VISIT BLACK DOG SALVAGE 1-3 hours / Self Guided Black Dog Salvage is an architectural salvage business and Design Center located in Roanoke, VA and home to DIY Network's Salvage Dawgs. Black Dog Salvage specializes in the reclamation, repurposing and resale of architectural, commercial, and industrial elements and fixtures including salvaged mantels, doors, windows, stained glass, wrought iron, vintage plumbing & hardware, period lighting, art tile, unique old house parts, gates, garden statuary, industrial & commercial fixtures, antique store counters and much more. Black Dog Salvage was created in 1999 to provide a home for Southwestern Virginia s architectural past. The brainchild of entrepreneurs Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp and inspired by Molly, Black Dog s namesake. Since 2012 the incredible adventures of the Black Dog Salvage team have been aired on HGTV, DIY, and most recently Great American Country as the TV series Salvage Dawgs. From carefully extracting architectural elements from private homes and classic historical properties to disassembling old hospitals and crumbling mills, every show is a fast-paced and fun treasure hunt. With a mission to reclaim, renew and redefine architectural salvage for a sustainable future. www.blackdogsalvage.com
Mill Mountain Park 1-5 Hours / Varies Based on Activity / Self Guided This 568-acre regional park is maintained by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. Within the park boundaries you will find the Roanoke Star and two overlooks, Discovery Center, 10 miles of multiuse trails, Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden and outdoor classroom, a unique playground, the Mill Mountain Zoo, picnic area and pavilion with grills and acres of natural beauty. Located less than 5 minutes from downtown Roanoke, the trails at Mill Mountain Park are some of the best in the area. The trails feature Roanoke's highest point - the summit of Mill Mountain (1703 ft.) and the Roanoke Star. The Roanoke Star has illuminated the city for over 50 years and has earned Roanoke the nickname, the Star City of the South. Discovery Center The Discovery Center offers opportunities for all ages and abilities to explore our natural world through classes, workshops, special events and summer camps. You can tap a maple tree, race challenging trails, watch your child connect with nature, track wildlife and much more in one of Discovery Center s programs. http://www.roanokeoutside.com/location/mill-mountain-park/
DIXIE CAVERNS 3 Hours / Group Tours Available Would you believe a dog was the first one in the hole at the top of the hill... followed by several inquisitive farm boys that was in 1920. And in 1923, Dixie Caverns was open to the public. There have been many changes over the years in lighting and passageways, but the beauty of this cavern has entertained thousands from then `til now. Dixie Caverns is open for tours 363 days a year. Their experienced guides are eager to take you "up" into the mountain and then "down" underground all the while stopping to show the splendor that thousands of years has created. Once entering the door to our cave, you will behold the beauty nature provides. A truly breathtaking encounter awaits. Enjoy the 45-50 minute guided tour, the large gift and souvenir shop and one of the finest rock and mineral shops around, plus there is a 44-dealer antiques mall! Call in advance for group reservations and rates. www.dixiecaverns.com
TEAM BUILDING AT WILDERNESS ADVENTURES 4-8 Hours / Varies Based on Activity Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your group is to GET OUT! Wilderness Adventure provided groups with a unique environment that is designed to promote team development. The atmosphere promotes cohesiveness, collaboration and creative thinking among your team members. Their unique and innovative programs will not only challenge your team mentally but will force them to interact and communicate, inevitably creating a more cohesive unit. Teams will be challenged to think outside the box while relating all activities to your company's objectives. Their professional facilitators have created a variety of rewarding activities to stimulate the spirit of camaraderie and foster the bonds of trust. The program combines extensive experience with a love of the outdoors to help companies and groups awaken their senses, inspire leadership, resolve conflicts, improve communication, increase productivity and strengthen the bottom line. Whether you want to relax and sip wine by our two story fireplace and large wrap around porches; or challenge yourself on a backpacking trip with a wide array of adventure activities, we can plan the perfect getaway for you and your group. www.wilderness-adventure.com
TOP AREA ATTRACTIONS Taubman Museum of Art / Art Galleries 10 galleries with impressive collections from local artists and pieces from world-renowned artists and highlighted by the Taubman Museum of Art featuring internationally renowned architecture and exhibits just steps from the hotel. Center in the Square - Home to three museums, three performing arts companies, and the region's arts council just steps from the hotel. Historic Roanoke City Market - The Historic Roanoke City Market is the oldest such market in continuous use in Virginia. Open 8AM to 5PM daily. Blue Ridge Parkway - The Blue Ridge Parkway makes its way through the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. At 469 miles, this scenic drive winds along the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy some of the best mountain views in the world. McAfee s Knob / Appalachian Trail - As one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail, McAfee Knob in the Roanoke Valley is on the bucket list for hikers from around the world. Carvins Cove Carvins Cove Nature Reserve is the second largest municipal park in the nation. It features 12,700 acres and overflowing recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, fishing, and boat rentals. There are more than 40 miles of multi-use trails. Roanoke Valley Greenways - Virginia s Blue Ridge is home to more than more than 30 miles of urban trails connecting the area's natural beauty to neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown.
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