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Downtown Salem

Downtown Salem

SHOPPING
The shops along Main Street in Downtown Salem are worth the visit. You'll find crafts and fine arts, antiques and more, easily accessible by foot as parking is ample and free. Salem's reputation as an antiques mecca is both well deserved and growing. Visit each of the dozen or so shops for a full appreciation. Shoppers will find: Silverqueen corn to handmade Christmas wreaths, consider a stop at the Salem Farmers' Market, where area farmers and craftspeople sell their fruits, vegetables and seasonal treats. The market is open from 6:00 AM to dusk, Monday through Saturday, April through December. 9 N. College Avenue Salem, VA 24153 (540) 387-0267
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Sontag Disc Golf Course

Sontag Disc Golf Course

SPORTS & RECREATION
Mostly wooded, championship level course. Nice walk through the woods, with some air-shot holes thrown in the mix. Each nine has 4 two-shot holes over 400'. Gravel tees in the woods and grassy tees defined by landscaping timbers in the open. 2150 Sontag Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 483-9293
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Downtown Roanoke, Inc.

Downtown Roanoke, Inc.

SHOPPING
Our mission at Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) is to make Downtown Roanoke the preferred place to work, live and play. To help fulfill this mission, we work and collaborate with a wide range of vital organizations. Our partners include businesses, property owners, government agencies, civic and cultural organizations, and the community. We work with these partners to develop strategies, shape public policy and implement programs that strengthen the economic vitality of downtown. We’re working to preserve the character of the past while pursing an innovative future with the goal to continue to grow downtown Roanoke as the urban center of Western Virginia. We’ve been working towards this mission since 1960 and have no plans to slow down! 213 Market Street Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 342-2028
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Salem Red Sox

Salem Red Sox

SPORTS & RECREATION
The Salem Red Sox are an Advanced Class "A" Minor League Professional Baseball Team and an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Salem Red Sox play at the LewisGale Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark, a 10 million dollar state-of-the-art facility with sky boxes, picnic areas and a to-scale Wiffle Ball Field replica of Fenway Park. It is one of the finest minor league facilities in America with a breathtaking view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Group Tour Services: Luxury suites, Club level, Picnic space. Group sales: (540) 389-3333. 1004 Texas Street Salem, VA 24153 (540) 389-3333
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Downshift Bikes

Downshift Bikes

SHOPPING
Opening soon in downtown Roanoke. It is our mission to bring bicycles to life. Roanoke is a beautiful and thriving city, and we want to see more people taking advantage of the great riding opportunities in the area. Whether you are interested in riding your bike for fitness, commuting to work, shopping at the farmers market, or enjoying a leisurely ride along the greenway, Downshift can offer you advice and support to get you started. We encourage everyone to get out and ride a bicycle and experience all that life has to offer on two wheels! 416 Campbell Avenue Suite 102 Roanoke, VA 24013 (540) 739-2453
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Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

SPORTS & RECREATION
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are a professional ice hockey team set to begin play as a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League for the 2016–17 season. Professional hockey is back in the Valley and you can be right in the middle of the action! 710 Williamson Road Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 344-3294
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Davidsons – Jefferson Street

Davidsons – Jefferson Street

SHOPPING
Davidson Clothing, a family owned business for over 100 years has served Roanoke as mens fine clothier, providing custom tailored suits, alterations, tuxedo rentals, shoes and accessories. 412 S Jefferson Street Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 343-3734
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Roanoke Disc Golf Group

Roanoke Disc Golf Group

SPORTS & RECREATION
With as many frisbee/disc golf players in and around the Roanoke Valley, a group has been created for all fans of the sport to meetup and play games, learn technique, and have fun! There are many features of this group, such as: disc golf playing, weekly practices, gatherings, cookouts, tournaments, learning sessions, and much more. All skill levels are in the group so you are welcome no matter what stage you are in, or even if you are just starting. All you have to do to become a member is sign up for the group, and let the fun begin! Fishburn Park Brambleton Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24015 N/A
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Davidsons – Electric Road

Davidsons – Electric Road

SHOPPING
Davidsons Clothing has served the Roanoke Valley for 100 years providing mens fine clothes and alterations including custom tailored suits,shirts,pants,tuxedo rental,shoes and accessories. We carry lines from Oxxford, Hickey Freeman, Southwick, Samuelson, Hart Schaffner & Marx, Arnold Brant, Coppley, Haspel, Lauren, Corbin, Ballin, Gitman Brothers, Robert Talbott, Breuer, Zanella, Measure Up, Agave, Axis, Bobby Jones, Mine, Tommy Bahama, Indigo Palms, Nat Nast, Raffi, Robert Graham, Bills Khakis, Peter Millar, J.Z. Richards, Martin Dingman, and Tragalgar. 4235 Electric Road Suite 103 Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 774-1644
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Roanoke Disc Golf at Highland Park

Roanoke Disc Golf at Highland Park

SPORTS & RECREATION
The wait is over! Roanoke’s Highland Park is officially home to one of the region’s most challenging disc golf courses. Players will get a workout while traveling over the hill-filled terrain the course is set on, while aiming their discs between trees which provide obstacles on many of the holes. The 9-hole course offers 3180 feet of play, with the longest hole measuring 633ft. The total par is 30. The course is equipped with concrete tee pads and a permanent practice basket. 5th Street SW Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 853-2236
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