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Things to see in Roanoke, Virginia (United States): 11 places and when to go
Roanoke, Virginia is a city in United States with around 198,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Mountains (4), Food and drink (3). The best known are Fort Lewis Mountain, McAfee Knob and Roanoke Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.2712, -79.9416
- Population
- About 198,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Mountains (4) · Food and drink (3) · Temples (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 628 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Fort Lewis Mountain, at 998 m.
What to see in Roanoke, Virginia
The places in and around Roanoke, Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fort Lewis MountainMountain in Roanoke County, Virginia, United States20 km
- McAfee KnobMountain in Virginia, United States of America16 km
- Roanoke MountainMountain in United States of America6.9 km
- Twelve O'clock KnobMountain in United States of America13 km
- Basilica of St. AndrewChurch building in Roanoke, United States of America798 m
- Mill Mountain ZooZoo in Virginia, United States2.7 km
- Roanoke StarMan-made illuminated star in Roanoke, Virginia, United States2.4 km
- Taubman Museum of ArtMuseum in Roanoke, Virginia339 m
- Olde Salem Brewing CompanyBrewery11 km
- Parkway Brewing CompanyBrewery9.2 km
- Valhalla VineyardsWinery11 km
When to go to Roanoke, Virginia
The best time to visit Roanoke, Virginia is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:00
- JunBest time14:33
- JulBest time14:20
- AugBest time13:26
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. In April, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Roanoke, Virginia
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 628 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Blacksburg, Virginia18 places42 km
- Natural Bridge5 places53 km
- Floyd5 places59 km
- White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia13 places66 km
- Lynchburg, Virginia15 places72 km
- Rockbridge Baths6 places81 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Roanoke, Virginia?
The best known: Fort Lewis Mountain, McAfee Knob, Roanoke Mountain, Twelve O'clock Knob, Basilica of St. Andrew. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Roanoke, Virginia?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27.
How do you get to Roanoke, Virginia?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 628 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Roanoke, Virginia as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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