Roanoke, VA

Ride Amtrak to Roanoke

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Visit Roanoke

Roanoke sits in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, an area renowned for its proximity to Smith Mountain Lake and other waterways; the Appalachian Trail; three of Virginia’s best hiking trails; numerous water sports; and mountain biking. The City of Roanoke offers a wide range of cultural and culinary experiences to explore while surrounded by beautiful mountain views. Learn more about what Roanoke and Virginia’s Blue Ridge have to offer!

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Getting Around Roanoke

Valley Metro is the public transportation provider for the Roanoke Valley. Service includes fixed routes, specialized transportation for individuals with disabilities, and special event shuttles. Valley Metro also provides commuter bus service between Roanoke and the New River Valley with its Smart Way Bus.

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Roanoke Station Information

The Roanoke Station is located 55 Norfolk Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24011. There are no restrooms, and there is a platform with a shelter.

Must See Attractions

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Market Square/Street

The heart of downtown Roanoke is just two short blocks from the Amtrak station, and features over a dozen restaurants with cuisine ranging from pizza and Lebanese, to farm fresh burgers and Thai, to craft breweries. Shop for gifts and clothing at independent boutiques, as well as fresh produce and artisan wares at the Historic Roanoke City Farmers’ Market, the oldest continuously operating open-air market in VA. Downtown Roanoke is also home to Center in the Square, an arts and cultural nonprofit that houses multiple museums as well as the Mill Mountain Theater, a rooftop garden, and a large coral reef aquarium.

Downtown Roanoke’s West End

Start your exploration of Roanoke’s West End by checking out the Virginia Transportation Museum. You’ll find two restaurants to choose from on the same block, as well as two breweries, the Big Lick Brewing Company and the Golden Cactus Brewing Co., both featuring stunning, larger-than-life murals.

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Roanoke Valley Greenways

The Roanoke Valley Greenways system features over 30 miles of paved and natural surface trails for all kinds of visitors and all kinds of recreation. This popular spot for biking and walking winds through various communities in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, including downtown Roanoke. Take the Greenways from downtown Roanoke to explore nearby neighborhoods of Grandin Village and Wasena, as well as the Roanoke River, voted the number one spot for urban kayaking in North America by USA Today in 2022.