Valerie's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Rosewood cottage recommends a visit to the Grandin Village. Located 7 minutes from the cottage, you will find a very walkable neighborhood filled with great local eateries, shops and the historic Grandin Theater. Favorite neighborhood restaurants include Village Grill and Taaza.
40 locals recommend
Grandin Village
Rosewood cottage recommends a visit to the Grandin Village. Located 7 minutes from the cottage, you will find a very walkable neighborhood filled with great local eateries, shops and the historic Grandin Theater. Favorite neighborhood restaurants include Village Grill and Taaza.
Downtown Roanoke has a little something for everyone. Pass the time in shops and restaurants in and around Market street or visit one of several museums in the city center. There are also a couple of great breweries downtown.
19 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke
Downtown Roanoke has a little something for everyone. Pass the time in shops and restaurants in and around Market street or visit one of several museums in the city center. There are also a couple of great breweries downtown.
Place of interest
This architectural salvage business has gained notoriety for being the feature of the cable tv show Salvage Dogs.
Black Dog Salvage
902 13th St SWThe art museum is free for visitors on Saturdays. There is a children’s activity space for an additional fee.
100 locals recommend
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SEThe art museum is free for visitors on Saturdays. There is a children’s activity space for an additional fee.
Grandin Movie Theater
1310 Grandin Rd SWRiver Rock Climbing
806 Wasena Ave SWFrom the driveway walk down the hill on Rosewood and take a right onto Sweetbrier avenue. It’s about a quarter of a mile to reach the edge of the park. Tennis courts, walking/running trails, frisbee golf and a play area near the stream.
Fishburn Park
2304 Brambleton Ave SWFrom the driveway walk down the hill on Rosewood and take a right onto Sweetbrier avenue. It’s about a quarter of a mile to reach the edge of the park. Tennis courts, walking/running trails, frisbee golf and a play area near the stream.
Mill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyBecause you just have to; you’re in the Star City.
Roanoke Mountain Adventures
806 Wasena Ave SW5 Points Music Sanctuary
1217 Maple Ave SW
Roanoke River Greenway
Roanoke River GreenwayMcafee Knob TrailHead
Catawba Valley DriveRoaring Run Loop Trail
Roaring Run RoadCascade Falls Trailhead
2068 Cascade DrDevils Marbleyard
Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic TrailFloyd
Explore Park
56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadCarvins Cove Recreation Area
State Route 648Peaks of Otter
Food scene
Great local restaurant with outdoor seating adjacent to the Roanoke River Greenway.
34 locals recommend
The Green Goat
802 Wiley Dr SWGreat local restaurant with outdoor seating adjacent to the Roanoke River Greenway.
Taaza Indian Cuisine
1910 Memorial Ave SWMorning Brew Coffee Company
110 Salem Ave SEGreat food and coffee. Attached to the Taubman museum.
Cool coffee shop near the Roanoke Greenway. Excellent avocado toast if you are into that sort of thing.
13 locals recommend
RND Coffee Lounge
1114 Main St SWCool coffee shop near the Roanoke Greenway. Excellent avocado toast if you are into that sort of thing.
Food truck with some of the best bbq on the planet sets up within walking distance of the cottage several days a week.
Mama Jean’s BBQ
3404 Brandon Avenue SouthwestFood truck with some of the best bbq on the planet sets up within walking distance of the cottage several days a week.
Quality local coffee shop with drive through option if you are headed out early and want an alternative to Starbucks.
23 locals recommend
Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea
117 Campbell Ave SEQuality local coffee shop with drive through option if you are headed out early and want an alternative to Starbucks.
Wasena City Tap Room & Grill
806 Wasena Ave SWBecause nachos. Also, there is a great brewery across the street.
36 locals recommend
Tuco’s Taqueria Garaje
416 Salem Ave SWBecause nachos. Also, there is a great brewery across the street.
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
1115 Piedmont St SECafe Asia 2
3549 Electric RdBobby’s Hot & Cheesy
2071 Colonial Ave SWWasabi's
214 Market St SEIf you need a little spice in your life, try the jerk chicken. Amazing food and people .
Caribbica Soul
215 Market Street SoutheastIf you need a little spice in your life, try the jerk chicken. Amazing food and people .
Grace's Place Pizzeria
1316 Grandin Rd SWFriday nights are especially fun with live music on the porch and food trucks.
39 locals recommend
Sweet Donkey Coffee
2108 Broadway Ave SWFriday nights are especially fun with live music on the porch and food trucks.
Martin's Downtown
413 1st St SWGreat food, service and live music.
On the Rise Bakery Grandin
1302A Grandin Rd SWFork in the Alley
2123 Crystal Spring Ave SWFarmBurguesa
1908 Memorial Avenue SouthwestWould you like a biscuit the size of your face? You are in the right place.
34 locals recommend
Scratch Biscuit Company
1820 Memorial Ave SWWould you like a biscuit the size of your face? You are in the right place.
Lucky Restaurant
18 Kirk Ave SWEvie's Bistro and Bakery
1212 4th St SWBilly's
102 Market St SEScrambled
32 Market Square SEShopping
Urban Gypsy
1320 Grandin Rd SWLa De Da
102 Church Ave SEMast General Store
401 S Jefferson StWalkabout Outfitter
304 Market St SEChocolatepaper
308 Market St SEShe's International Boutique
108 Market St SEDrinks
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
520 2nd St SEParkway Brewing Company
739 Kessler Mill RdBig Lick Brewing Company
409 Salem Ave SWDeschutes Brewery Tasting Room
315 Market St SEWonderful restaurant for a special dinner out. Known for artisan cocktails.
40 locals recommend
Lucky Restaurant
18 Kirk Ave SWWonderful restaurant for a special dinner out. Known for artisan cocktails.
Chateau Morrisette Winery
291 Winery Rd SW