1. Dine Inside a Bank Vault
At the Liberty Trust Hotel’s restaurant you can enjoy dinner inside the original bank vault. The atmosphere is elegant and unusual with small plates, cocktails, and a self-serve wine system that makes the setting even more memorable.
2. Play at the Roanoke Pinball Museum
Located downtown, the Roanoke Pinball Museum is packed with vintage pinball machines and arcade games. The best part is that all the games are set to free play, so one admission gets you hours of fun.
3. Visit the Coffee Pot Building
The Coffee Pot is a quirky log cabin style roadhouse with a 15-foot coffee pot on the front. Built in 1936, it has been a local landmark for decades and even hosted music legends like Willie Nelson.
4. Marvel at the Roanoke Star
Mill Mountain is home to the Roanoke Star, an illuminated 88-foot structure that has been glowing over the valley since 1949. The overlook provides one of the best views in the city and gives Roanoke its nickname, the Star City of the South.
5. Tour the Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station
Dating back to 1905, the Crystal Spring Pumping Station is a piece of industrial history tucked into the city. The restored Corliss-style pump and the guided tours show just how the city powered its growth in the early 20th century.
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