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Twin River Outfitters

Twin River Outfitters

TOURS
TWIN RIVER OUTFITTERS is a paddle sports business that rents canoes, kayaks, rafts, and river tubes. We run trips on the Upper James, Cowpasture, Jackson, and the Maury Rivers. TRO offers its customers fun and safe river trips that range from lazy river to whitewater paddling experiences with true mountain views. We offer a variety of single day and multi-day river based camping trips. We are the oldest and most experienced outfitter operating on the Upper James River and have been safely running paddle trips since 1978. We maintain the largest kayak and canoe rental fleets in this part of the state with lots of types of canoe and kayak models to choose from. We are located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia about 20 miles North of Roanoke,…
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Tour Roanoke

Tour Roanoke

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DOWNTOWN FOOD TOURS + ROANOKE CRAFT BEER TOURS + WINERY TOURS - Serving joy and fun on every tour! 2015 & 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner! THE MOST CONVENIENT AND FUN WAY TO EXPERIENCE ROANOKE'S LOCAL FOOD SCENE, BREWERIES OR WINERIES! We offer guided tours weekly that are sure to engage your senses and provide fun and adventure. Roanoke is booming allow us to help showcase the best of our local restaurants, breweries and wineries. PUBLIC & PRIVATE GROUP tours available. ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED. Questions? Call 540.309.1781 PO Box 3296 Roanoke, VA 24015 (540) 309-1781
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Roanoke Craft Beer Tours

Roanoke Craft Beer Tours

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ROANOKE CRAFT BEER TOURS - Serving joy and fun on every tour! The most convenient and fun way to discover Roanoke’s "hopping" craft beer scene like an insider! TripAdvisor - 5 Star Rated Visit 3 breweries, enjoys tastings of award winning local craft brews, go behind the scenes to explore our breweries, learn the basics of brewing beer (“Beer Brewing 101”), examine traditional ingredients. Beer tastings, round trip transportation, light snacks and food are included in the tour. Whether you’re a craft beer newcomer or a craft beer expert, you’re sure to enjoy the tour! Private group Craft Beer Tours available as well for up to 14 guests. - We also offer the DOWNTOWN ROANOKE FOOD TOURS, BLUE RIDGE WINE TOURS AND OTHER FUN OUTINGS! ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED. MUST BE…
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Star Flight Training

Star Flight Training

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Looking for a unique way to experience all the beauty the Roanoke Valley has to offer? The best seat in the house has wings attached! See below for routes, pricing, and FAQs. For further questions and scheduling, feel free to email us. 22 Waypoint Drive Roanoke, VA 24012 (540) 855-8186
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Peaks of Otter Winery and Orchards

Peaks of Otter Winery and Orchards

WINERIES & VINEYARDS
Visit our winery and tasting room where you can enjoy some down home hospitality as you sample our award-winning fruit wines. Find your favorite and relax in the gazebo as you enjoy the view of our orchards and vineyard. Open weekends January - March, and daily April - December. 2122 Sheep Creek Road Bedford, VA 24523 (540) 586-3707
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Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery

Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery

WINERIES & VINEYARDS
As the oldest commercial vineyard and winery at Smith Mountain Lake, a visit to Hickory Hill Vineyards is a must. The Furrows first planted vines in 1984 and after years of vineyard experience, they opened the winery in 2001. With that first commercial vintage, Hickory Hill wines began earning medals of excellence in international wine competitions with over 70 to date. A visit to Hickory Hill can include a tasting of their popular “Lake series” of blended wines made in a lighter, more fruit forward style. For those preferring more traditional, drier wines, you will not want to miss the vintage, estate grown, award winning Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Along with Cabernet Franc and a traditional Bordeaux blend, Sixty-six made from local grapes. In 2005 The Furrows started the summer…
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Fincastle Vineyard & Winery

Fincastle Vineyard & Winery

WINERIES & VINEYARDS
Botetourt`s first farm winery produces award-winning wines using traditional Bordeaux small-scale techniques. Wander through our vineyards, tour our mountainside winery and sample our fine wines. Enjoy the B&B available in the old farmhouse adjacent to the winery. Nestled in the Great Valley of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Fincastle Vineyard & Winery produces wines using traditional Bordeaux small scale techniques. From the vines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay come wines pressed gently and aged in oak. After 10 years in the planning, David, Georgia, and their son, Richard opened Botetourt County's first farm winery in 2003 with a special emphasis on quality and not quantity. According to the Virginia Wine Guide "Fincastle's 2001 reds are beautifully handcrafted blockbuster wines, dark, lush and intensely flavored. 203 Maple Ridge Lane Fincastle,…
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Chateau Morrisette Winery and Restaurant

Chateau Morrisette Winery and Restaurant

WINERIES & VINEYARDS
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Chateau Morrisette offers breathtaking vistas, award-winning wines, elegant dining and first-class hospitality. Open year round for tours, tastings, sales and memorable dining. Meeting Facilities: 4,836 square feet of meeting space. Group Tour Services: Call for group pricing 287 Winery Road SW Floyd, VA 24091 (540) 593-2865
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Brooks Mill Winery

Brooks Mill Winery

WINERIES & VINEYARDS
Brooks Mill Winery is a small farm fruit winery operated by H.T. and Rhonda Page in Franklin County Virginia. We have been making fruit wine as a hobby for over sixteen years. With encouragement and support from friends and family, in December of 2008, this hobby has become a business reality. We began planting our blackberry vineyard in 2006 and plan to expand each year. We also grow blueberries, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries. Through much research and years of trial and error, we have developed some delicious fruit wines that will delight your taste buds. From dry dinner wines to sweet dessert wines, Brooks Mill has a wine for you. 6221 Brooks Mill Road Wirtz, VA 24184 (540) 721-5215
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Blue Ridge Vineyard

Blue Ridge Vineyard

WINERIES & VINEYARDS
Blue Ridge Vineyard offers "Wine...paired with a View" from old growth vines. Wines include Riesling from crisp to off-dry to please any palate, along with Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir. Blends include Sweet Shiloh, a semi-sweet red blend of Cab and Riesling, and Equinox, a dessert wine of Riesling, Traminette, and Gewurztraminer. We offer facilities for weddings, events, hiking, or just enjoying the majestic view from our tasting room. Meeting Facilities and special events including weddings. Barn / tasting room (2,500 square feet). 1027 Shiloh Drive Eagle Rock, VA 24085 (540) 798-7642
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