A Perfect Blue Ridge Day in Virginia!
Casting Call
Cast
your reel in an outdoor lovers' paradise. In the shadows of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, you'll find trophy sized fish in the many lakes, reservoirs, rivers
and streams that dot the countryside. Fish where the pros fish -- Smith Mountain
Lake is the site of a nationally acclaimed Bassmasters Tournament. Or try your
luck on one of the peaceful rivers and streams of the Roanoke Valley, many of
which are stocked for trout season. Two great websites can help you find the
perfect place to cast: www.fishvirginiafirst.com
and www.roanokeoutside.com.
Savor a taste of the Blue Ridge
More than 200 years ago, Thomas
Jefferson knew that the crisp mountain air and fertile soil of the Blue Ridge
Mountains made ideal conditions for growing grapes. The Roanoke Valley boasts
several award-winning wineries. All are family owned and offer tours and
tastings. Many host special events, festivals and concerts. For a complete
list, visit the winery page of our website. From cabernets to pinot noirs,
you'll definitely want to offer a toast to Blue Ridge Mountain wineries. www.visitroanokeva.com.
A Day at the Museum
Smithsonian
Magazine
wants to encourage you and your family to visit some of the Roanoke Valley's
finest historic and educational museums. Three Roanoke Valley institutions are
participating in the 6th Annual Museum Day on September 25, 2010. To celebrate,
participating museums are offering a Museum Day Ticket good for free admission
for two people. Tickets must be downloaded in advance from the Smithsonian Magazine
website, limit one per household. So get your
ticket and visit the Virginia Museum of Transportation,
History Museum of Western Virginia,
or Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest.
Request
your Free
Visitors Guide
Or, download a copy here.
The Roanoke Valley
RED Card
It's a great
way to save money while visiting the Roanoke Valley. RED stands for "Regional Entertainment Discounts." Just present your RED Card at participating vendors and save.
Wingfest
Elmwood Park
August 28
Olde Salem Days
Downtown
Salem
September 11
39th Annual Bedford CenterFest
Centertown
Bedford
September 25
22nd Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
LakeWatch
Plantation
September 25 - 26
Green Hill Medieval Faire and Highland Games
Green Hill
Park
September 25 - 26
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
40 Days + 40 Nights Arts Festival
Valleywide
October 1 - November 9
NBA Basketball
76ers vs. Nets
Roanoke Civic Center
October 5
Group Tickets Available
Click here to see more events.
The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast is a participant in the Roanoke Red Card.
Make your reservations from our secure online service today!
