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Slow down and experience some Appalachian Christmas traditions at our annual “Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival” downtown. Held the 2nd Saturday in December, the streets are filled with hand crafted gifts, canned and baked goods, food, heritage demonstrations, live music, s’mores, photo ops, Santa, wagon rides and tons of fun!… Read More
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 85.6 – 90.9: Peaks of Otter With stunning views, natural beauty, and the surrounding Jefferson National Forest, it’s no wonder the Peaks of Otter area has attracted people to the region for more than 8,000 years. Native Americans passed through the area while hunting, and European… Read More
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December. We’re celebrating the 40th year of this community favorite event with loads of free activities. View the event details below with more information to follow. If… Read More
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December. We’re celebrating the 40th year of this community favorite event with loads of free activities. View the event details below with more information to follow. If… Read More
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December. We’re celebrating the 40th year of this community favorite event with loads of free activities. View the event details below with more information to follow. If… Read More
An evening under the stars with pop and orchestral music and a fireworks finale. Read More
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 451.2: Waterrock Knob Visitor Center and Park Store  An ideal spot for watching sunrise and sunsets across the rugged mountains, Waterrock Knob Visitor Center sits at almost 6,000 feet elevation. The nearly 360-degree view from Waterrock Knob stretches the eyes over the heart of the Southern Highlands –… Read More