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18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Blue Ridge Winery Tours

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BLUE RIDGE WINERY TOUR - Serving joy and fun on every tour! The most convenient and fun way to discover the wines of Virginia's Blue Ridge like an insider! TripAdvisor - 5 Star Rated. We'll visit vineyard/wineries, enjoy at tastings and a glass of wine at each winery, round trip transportation, a guided tour of a winery, "Wine Making 101" and other information. Water and light bagged snacks are provided. Bring your own food or purchase a boxed lunch (optional). Discover why Virginia was named one of the 10 Best Wine Destinations. PUBLIC & PRIVATE GROUP TOURS AVAILABLE: Public Tours are held weekly except for Jan. & Feb. Private Tours available year round for groups up to 14. - We also offer the DOWNTOWN ROANOKE FOOD TOURS, ROANOKE CRAFT BEER…

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Big Pine Trout Farm

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Big Pine Trout Farm is nestled in the Western Highlands of Virginia in scenic Craig County. It is a beautiful setting for a family, group, or corporate experience of challenging mountain stream trout fishing. Stream is stocked with beautiful rainbow trout. Enjoy a great getaway and stay in our Farmhouse for rest, inspiration, and renewal to body and spirit. Supremely comfortable, a stay in the spacious and airy Farmhouse is designed for relaxation; its beauty connects you with the surrounding environment while ensuring your comfort and convenience. Throughout your visit, our proprietors will ensure that your stay is perfect and enjoyable in every way. We can assist in custom planning and creating a memorable experience at Big Pine and the surrounding area fishing at Big Pine or Smith Mountain…

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Appalachian Guide Service- Excihiking

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Appalachian Hiking/Camping Guide & Tour Service. We design, manage and guide the best outdoor tours available in the Roanoke, VA. region. Check us out! 4828 Eden Drive NW Roanoke, VA 24012 (540) 339-5900

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Fincastle Vineyard & Winery

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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,…

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Wilderness Road

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Over 43 million Americans can trace their heritage to the families that migrated along the Wilderness Road. It sums up the iconic meaning of the lives of Daniel Boone and the thousands of settlers who poured after him though the great gap into Kentucky. In its various forms as frontier trail, wagon road, stage route, and antebellum turnpike, the road directed pilgrims and travelers to the West. Whatever your background, as the starting point for the settlement of the West, the Great Migration Route over the Cumberland Gap tells your story as an American. We invite you to blaze your own trail of discovery along the Wilderness Road and relive America's unique history and heritage. 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Vinton History Museum

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The Vinton Museum is an EDUCATIONAL, FUN and FREE experience for everyone! The museum is home to thousands of items that relate to the history of Vinton and the surrounding communities within the Roanoke Valley. Some of the items date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Indian arrowheads, porcelain dolls, china, hand-made dough bowls, WWII memorabilia, a variety of period clothing, and a host of items from Vinton schools. We also have a vast collection of photographs taken in and around Vinton that capture the essence of the time period in which they were taken. The majority of the museum items were generously donated by individuals that realize the importance of historical preservation. 210 E. Jackson Avenue Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 342-8634

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

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One of only two homes Thomas Jefferson designed for his personal use, the Poplar Forest retreat was the place where Jefferson came to indulge in the life of mind and renew his personal creativity. Jefferson and his wife, Martha, inherited the Bedford County plantation known as Poplar Forest from her father in 1773. When his presidency ended in 1809, Jefferson visited the retreat three or four times a year, often staying for several months at a time during planting seasons. Designated a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior, and nearly lost to development, Thomas Jeffersons Poplar Forest plantation in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains was rescued in 1984 by a group of local citizens who sought to preserve it for the cultural and educational benefit…

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Southwest Virginia Heritage Guide

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From the upper James River west to the Cumberland Gap, Southwest Virginia is steeped in history and folklife. This Guide is published by Ferrum College's Blue Ridge Institute & Museum, The State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore, to help visitors better explore the regional heritage of the Virginia highlands. Both the tourist and the researcher will find listings here to meet their interests. 20 Museum Drive, Ferrum College Ferrum, VA 24088 (540) 365-4416

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Salem Museum & Historical Society

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Located in the historic William-Brown House of Longwood Park, the Salem Museum serves the community by "preserving the past, informing the future." Through exhibits, programs, special events and preservation, the Salem Historical Society keeps the past of Salem and the Roanoke Valley alive. Free admission, donations accepted. 801 East Main Street Salem, VA 24153 (540) 389-6760

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Raymond Loewy Gallery. Designer For A Modern Era

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Raymond Loewy, Designer For A Modern Era is a free gallery operated by the Historical Society of Western Virginia in the former N&W Passenger Station where Visit Virginias Blue Ridge is quartered. This exhibit chronicles the career of industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Loewy, known for streamlined, modern designs was heralded for his work on the Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotives: T1, S1, and especially the redesigned GG1. Working with Pennsylvania Rail Road led to his relationship with the N&W and the overhaul of the Passenger station in Roanoke, then the headquarters city of the Norfolk and Western. The redesign of the station involved removing the heavy brick facade and replacing it with a sleek glass and metal front to create a more open look. Throughout the 1948 and 1949 renovation, decorative elements…