1/21/2024 0 Comments Weekend getaways on a budget![]() Handheld GPS devices have come down in price, making geocaching a great family activity. Who doesn’t love a treasure hunt? Geocaching is the modern name for finding exactly where “X” marks the spot. ![]() Nearby, great food can be found at our vintage favorite Texas Tavern or Alejandro's Mexican Grill. You can also find some affordable fun at the museums located inside the building, such as the Roanoke Pinball Museum. There are free things to see at Center in the Square, including multiple aquariums and a rooftop garden that are available to everyone. Nearby lunch and supper is offered at reasonable prices at Benny Marconi's and Roanoke Weiner Stand (one of the best hot dogs around!). The kids will love getting hands-on with an interpretative space all their own, and the view from the balcony is pretty rad.īe sure to check it out and see a portion of Roanoke you can’t appreciate from the ground. For post-hike eats, check out Maw & Paw’s Diner and chow down on one of the best burgers in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.įine art on the cheap? You bet! The Taubman Museum of Art is free to visit with only special exhibits costing you an admission fee. It’s Roaring Run in Eagle Rock, a 1.4-mile trail that includes the ruins of a 19th century iron ore furnace. Waterfall hikes are all the rage, and there is one in particular that is great for fishing, wading, swimming, a history lesson, and general scenic interest. Some of the most popular spots are the scenic overlooks between Roanoke and the Peaks of Otter in Bedford. To really take in the views, travel the Blue Ridge Parkway with a picnic in mind (maybe stock up at a farmers market?). Popular options among local golfers include courses at Greenfield Recreation Park, Highland Park, and the Mayflower Hills course. Challenge your family members to a round at one or more of our disc golf parks. It’s a more skilled version of plain ‘ol frisbee that’s perfect for just about every age. If you’ve yet to try your hand at Disc Golf, now’s your chance. Bike rentals are available at Roanoke Mountain Adventures, and you’ll find off-the-Greenway craft beer at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage in Roanoke, or Parkway Brewing in Salem. The Roanoke Valley Greenways offer more than 30 miles of paved trails that allow you to hop park to park on foot or bike, and they also run parallel to water, adding to the scenery. Wash it all down with drinks at Twin Creeks Brewing Company. ![]() When you’re hungry, head to the nearby Town of Vinton for New York Pizza or Dogwood Restaurant, both open for lunch and supper. For overnight lodging, consider a stay in one of the campgrounds or cabins. Learn a bit of history while you’re there, too, when you check out the historic buildings on site and the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center. You can also take on the aerial obstacles at Treetop Quest. Get a cool treat at Blue Cow Ice Cream, less than three miles from the Star at the base of the mountain.Įxplore Park offers miles of trails to hike or bike and includes a portion of the scenic Roanoke River Blueway. No visit is complete without a selfie at the star and then a peek at the Star Cam to see yourself. Break away from your desk, cash register, salon, or other “inside” job and smell the honeysuckle of the mountains.ĭid you know Roanoke has an entire mountain within its city limits?! Mill Mountain is a destination unto itself with the Roanoke Star, Discovery Center, Mill Mountain Zoo and the trails in Mill Mountain Park to choose from. Whether you’re looking for activities cool for families or taste the authentic cuisine of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, we’ve compiled a list that’s sure to inspire travel thriftiness on a budget, which includes ideas to save on gas by enjoying activities and food in close proximity of one other.īefore you visit, download our VBR Savings Pass - a free mobile program that offers exclusive special offers & discounts to local attractions, shops, restaurants, and more! Get the Savings Pass >įresh air is so good for the soul. Cue Virginia’s Blue Ridge to the rescue! After all, it wasn’t that long ago we were named a top budget destination by Budget Magazine. Not an over-the-top trip, but a weekend scoot that won’t break the bank or cost a body part.
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