Location: Roanoke
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What to do and see in Roanoke, Virginia (VA): The Best Food & Drink
A 100-foot high star atop a mountain and visible from miles around welcomes you to the "Star City of the South," a great beginning for your weekend getaway to this city rich in culture, history, fun and entertainment. Close to the star is the Mill Mountain Zoological Park, where you'll see the endangered Snow Leopard, Amur Tiger and Red Wolf, along with 40-plus other animal species. The Center in the Square is the city's cultural hub, where you can catch a Broadway-quality show at the Mill Mountain Theatre or hear the celebrated Roanoke Symphony. Museums are everywhere, and whether your interest lies in art, history, science or transportation, you'll find a museum to match it. The Harrison Museum of African-American Culture honors achievements of African Americans and includes an impressive African exhibit. For underground delights, head over to the Dixie Caverns for a 45-minute tour of breathtaking cave formations, after which you can browse through pottery, rock and mineral and other shops. There's something to keep you occupied and entertained every minute in this environmentally-conscious, friendly and very welcoming Virginia city.
Restaurants in Roanoke
1. Roanoke Food Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 249 reviews
Why Take The Tour? Roanoke is rich in colorful history, culture, and one-of-a-kind culinary treats. Combine these with a leisurely walk and an opportunity to make new friends – and you have a unique, memorable and fun way to experience our city! Discover off-the-beaten-path areas, fascinating culture, and talented food artisans. Delicious, fun and memorable for Roanoke visitors and locals alike. Join us Friday - Sunday year round. Private group tours available for groups of 8+.
2. Roanoke Craft Beer Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
Weekly public and private tours of craft beer breweries in the Roanoke Valley and Virginia's Blue Ridge region. Discover and unlock the mystery of craft beer. Enjoy tastings, behind the scenes tours, a Beer Brewing 101 lesson, history of beer and the craft beer movement. Plus fun with like minded beer lovers! Great outing for your group and the ideal way to Discover Roanoke like an insider! Private groups tours available for groups of 10-14.
3. Tour Roanoke
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Breathtaking view and award winning wine await! Discovering our region's hard working and small farm wineries - and tasting the fruits of their labor! We'll visit the vineyard/wineries, enjoy at least 6 wine tastings at each winery, plus a pour of your selection, round trip transportation, a guided tour of winery, "Wine Making 101" and other information. Advance tickets are required. Must be 21 or older. Private group tours available any day of the week for groups of 8+.
4. Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By CavaHoo22 - Roanoke, United States
This tasting room is a preview of the brewing facility that Deschutes is going to build in Botetourt County and is an awesome way to develop a following for their beer before they open that facility. Small, but very modern, space with several bar top tables and window seats. There are only a couple regular tables, so you might have to get lucky if you're looking for one of those. There are a couple outdoor bar tops as well. The beer is great and I highly recommend a flight so that you can taste several different ones unless you already have a favorite from this brewery that you like to stick to. Several good I.P.A. options, as well as, some good darker beers also. There is a style to suit every taste though. The staff is friendly and very efficient even when the place is crowded. If you're exploring downtown, I'd definitely suggest stopping in here. No food served here other than meat and cheese plates, but you can bring your own in.
5. Jamisons' Orchard
6. Big Lick Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Downtown Roanoke's premier craft brewery, taproom and beer garden specializing in craft beer with an emphasis on quality and variety.
Reviewed By vivamifiesta
Adequate amount of outdoor seating and plenty of free parking next door or close by. The brewery are using safe protocols during COVID-19. We enjoyed their selection of hard seltzer’s on tap and ordered take out food from Tuco’s Tacos, which is just across the road. Good times!
7. Soaring Ridge Craft Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 38 reviews
Brewery in downtown Roanoke. Brewing local beer on-site. Open tasting room Thurs-Sat. Live music and food trucks.
8. Vahalla Vineyards
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Carolyn427 - Marlton, United States
Stopped here on our visit to Roanoke Va weekend trip. High up on top of a mountain with winding roads up and down. Once at the top, the scenes are breathtaking. We did the 6 glasses wine tasting mostly reds and we enjoyed them very much we ended up buying 3 bottles to bring back home, plus the wine glasses. Highly recommend a visit on your way thru Roanoke.
9. The Hive Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 4 reviews
The Hive is a tasting room featuring mead from Blacksnake Meadery as well as other regional wine,cider, and mead. All are available by flight, glass, or bottle. We also offer tastings and sales of varietal honeys.
