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18Nov 2017 by roanoke

White Rock Vineyard, Winery and Brew Haus

BREWERIES

After traveling the world and tasting beers in over 50 countries, Greg and Michele developed a taste for high quality craft beers. Gregs heritage is from Germany and Ireland. Two countries known for great beer. Micheles Grandparents came to the US from Belgium, a place that we visit often. Belgium has over 140 breweries producing over 1100 beers. Every time we go there we try as many as we can and are always pleased. At White Rock we strive to provide hand-crafted beers that are equally as good as you would get in Germany, Ireland and Belgium. All our beers are made with the best ingredients available and are made in low volumes and never filtered to give you the full taste of the natural grains. We ferment and age…

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Twin Creeks Brewing Company

BREWERIES

Twin Creeks Brewing Company is a dream that has been growing for over eight years. The dream to build a brewery, to make beer, to be a part of a community. who wouldnt love to do that? We can spout off vision and mission statements all day long but in reality, it all comes down to the love of craft beer. A passion for great flavor, excellent quality and a crazy variety is what motivates us. WE LOVE BEER!!! Twin Creeks Brewing is Vinton and Roanoke County's first craft brewery and is located in beautiful downtown Vinton, Virginia. Cross the creeks to great craft beer and follow us on Facebook! 111 South Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 265-8062

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Sunken City Brewing Company

BREWERIES

Southwest Virginia's newest craft brewery is located along Route 122 at Westlake Towne Center near Smith Mountain Lake. Sunken City is a 25-barrel, four -vessel brewhouse, featuring a tasting room and pub, retail store, and beer garden. Brewery customers can purchase 20 oz. imperial pints, growlers to take home, and snacks in the tasting room. 40 Brewery Drive Hardy, VA 24101 (540) 420-0476

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers

BREWERIES

Specially, locally made craft beer at our brewery in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. At Soaring Ridge, our famous Brewmaster offers unique twists on ingredients and develops new styles of brew that have no precedent. Craft brew is generally made with traditional ingredients like malted barley and sometimes non-traditional ingredients are often added for distinctiveness. 523 Shenandoah Avenue Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 339-9776

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Gallery 202

ARTS

Gallery 202, on the Market Square, a collaborative Art gallery with Working Artists Studios, participating in Roanoke Art by Night on 1st Friday each Month! 206 Market Square SE Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 798-1299

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

The Frame Connection

ARTS

Locally and family owned custom picture framing and art gallery. 19 East Main Street Salem, VA 24153 (540) 375-0895

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Mill Mountain Zoo

ATTRACTIONS

Mill Mountain Zoo is among a distinguished group of approximately 250 other zoos that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo is home to over 170 animals from almost 90 species, 21 of which are vulnerable species. As part of the Species Survival Plan for a number of vulnerable and endangered species, Mill Mountain Zoo has had 43 live animal births in the past 15 years. Mill Mountain Zoo is also available as a rental for evening events, weddings, receptions, company parties, etc! We also offer a children's birthday party package and group rate admissions for groups of 10 or more. Please call to inquire further or to schedule a group visit. Mill Mountain Park- 2404 Prospect Road Roanoke, VA 24014 (540) 343-3241

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Fleda A. Ring Artworks

ARTS

Artist owned. Low commission art gallery in downtown Roanoke, Virginia specializing in exceptional uncommon local, regional and foreign artwork exhibitions. We pride ourselves in understanding the creative processes of artists and work to make the gallery showing process easy and free of excessive demands by keeping it simple. We showcase marginal artists to the public with great respect and importance. For artwork viewing appointments, give us a call! 16 Church Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 520-8191

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Mill Mountain Discovery Center

ATTRACTIONS

This unique facility is surrounded by hundreds of acres of rugged forests all while being conveniently located within the City of Roanoke on the summit of Mill Mountain. Discovery Center offers opportunities for all ages and abilities to explore our natural world through classes, workshops, special events, and summer camps. You can tap a maple tree, race challenging trails, watch your child connect with nature, track wildlife, and much more in one of Discovery Centers programs. 2000 J.B. Fishburn Parkway Roanoke, VA 24014 (540) 853-1236

18Nov 2017 by roanoke

Fitzpatrick Studio/Gallery

ARTS

Painter Eric E. Fitzpatrick is truly unique. He is one of those exceptionally rare artists who paints equally well with either hand. Until an arm injury in 1988 Eric had worked exclusively with his right hand (doing mostly realistic work). During that year, however, Eric was forced to paint using only his left hand. The results were a revelation; award winning Expressionistic work that was full of raw emotion. Having won major painting awards with both hands, Eric now often combines the two. (As a general rule, the "Places of the Heart" and "Southern Culture" Series are performed with the right hand and "The Musicians" Series with the left.) Regardless of which hand is dominant in a work, the most important thing to Eric . . . is that it…