If you're thinking about visiting the Roanoke area, here are some places I recommend as a resident of 10+ years!
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Support Local Businesses
Food & Drink
Friendly vibe, awesome beer menu, and fantastic calzones
Mac and Bob's
Convenient and friendly atmosphere!
TIVOLI PIZZA
Any time my parents came to visit me in college, I'd always ask them to bring me here for dinner! Never fails
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant |Salem VA |Local Business
Always an amazing time and great margs!
Tuco’s Taqueria
Amazing family meals and a great variety of sauces
Due South BBQ
Definitely a Roanoke favorite!
Texas Tavern
I love getting breakfast here! They're always packed because it's just too good!
Scratch Biscuit Company
Fantastic!
202 Social House
A regular place for my friends in college!
Corned Beef & Co Inc.
Amazing place to stop for breakfast!
Menu 1 — Donnie D's Bagels & Deli
Really laid back and the outdoor seating is so nice
Olde Salem Brewing
Always love Sam's Hotdogs!
Salem, VA - Sam's Hot Dogs
We loved their pizza and calzones, they always have very friendly service
Papa's Pizza
Awesome space with a lot of tasty craft beers!
Parkway Brewing Company
This place is great and so unique! I had a wonderful experience here and definitely recommend if you're wanting to try something new!
The River and Rail Restaurant
Really cute place with amazing food!
Fork in the Alley
Such a great little bakery! I've enjoyed breakfast here a couple of times and it's what's been great! I've also found some truly hilarious greeting cards there
Bread Craft
An awesome little bakery and bistro with four locations (Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, and Blacksburg). Try the cookies!
Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
Never, ever skip Deb's Frozen Lemonade!
Deb's Frozen Lemonade
Really good local ice cream place. Always very clean and has great flavors!
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
Huge menu with tons of options for everyone! I've also had a really friendly waitress every time I've been
Bubba's 33
Outdoors
Amazing for all kinds of outdoor activities!
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
There's a bunch of access to the Parkway in the area and it can take you to some amazing overlooks and views
Blue Ridge Parkway
Activities
My kiddo absolutely loves this place and finds something new to do every time we go! Great for kids parties
Kids Square Children's Museum
Such a fun place for young bike riders!
West Side Elementary Unveils New "Traffic Garden" - The Roanoke Star
My kiddo loves this place! Fun for history buffs
The Virginia Museum of Transportation
I love this hike and the view at is unbeatable, day or night! This is one of the top proposal sites in Virginia
Mill Mountain Star
This is a really fun place in downtown with some great exhibits!
Taubman Museum of Art
Our kiddo loves coming here!
Putt-Putt Fun Center
This place is so fun to explore and not far from
Salem whatsoever! So fun for kids of all ages
Dixie Caverns
Support Local Businesses
Got one of my first tattoos done here and the shop was super cute and very professional! Really had a great experience
Blue Lotus Tattoo
I love this store and they always have great second-hand furniture!
Rodeo Thrift
Amazing studio with really kind and inclusive artists! LGBTQIA+ friendly!
Electric Eye Custom Tattoos
Supporting our local library 💕 they offer great activities for kids!
Salem Public Library
This vet took great care of our bearded dragon!
Avian and Exotic Pet Clinic of Roanoke
The cutest place ever, I could get lost in here for hours!
Charlotte's Web Antique Mall
Great community resource! Open year round and has really friendly vendors
Salem Farmers Market
We've been using Speedee for our car maintenance for over a decade and have already had a good experience
