Best things to do Roanoke (US)

Washington Park is most popular around 5 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

One of the roomier parks on the north side of town, Washington Park features an array of features including one of Roanoke’s two public outdoor swimming pools, a playground, Lick Run Greenway access, exercise equipment and a basketball court on the topside of the park. The bottom section of the park is home to another playground and basketball court, a shelter and restrooms.

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Elmwood Park is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Located in the heart of downtown, Elmwood Park is home to Roanoke VA's signature special events. The park features an art walk, decorative fountains, a magnolia tree walkway and an outdoor amphitheater with room for 4,000+.

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Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

The Commonwealth's Official Transportation Museum. The museum is located in downtown Roanoke’s century-old freight station in the heart of Virginia's Rail Heritage Region. The Railyard houses multiple classic locomotives and antique vehicles, including the N&W 1218 class A locomotive. Come and explore our extensive collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, as well as our rail cars and model train exhibits.

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Horton Park is most popular around 9 PM on Thursdays. It's most quiet on Fridays.

Located on Salem Avenue across from Melrose Public Library, Horton Park features a picnic shelter, basketball court, swingset and baseball diamond.

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Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

In the center of McCadden Park’s large green fields, you’ll find an ADA accessible picnic shelter. McCadden Park is a popular place for walkers and runners. With large fields, the park is also an ideal location for athletic teams to meet and practice.

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