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Blue Ridge Parkway gateway, Roanoke Star & mountain trails
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Top Experiences in Roanoke
4.9 (98 reviews)Downtown Roanoke Food, History & Cultural Tour
4.9 (68 reviews)3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke
4.9 (17 reviews)Roanoke River Greenway E-bike Rental
4.9 (9 reviews)Mountain Bike Tour from The Roanoke Star
5.0 (7 reviews)3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
5.0 (3 reviews)Roanoke River Greenway Bike Rental
Roanoke Ebike Food Tour
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
Radical Roanoke Scavenger Hunt
E-Bike Mural Tour of Roanoke
Bradys Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
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Roanoke Island Inn
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Residence Inn by Marriott Roanoke
$127/night
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke
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Residence Inn by Marriott Roanoke
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke
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Courtyard by Marriott Roanoke Airport
$107/night
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roanoke Rapids SE, an IHG Hotel
$104/night
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Roanoke Hollins/I-81
$104/night
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About Roanoke
Roanoke is the gateway to the Blue Ridge Parkway, crowned by the iconic Roanoke Star.
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