Katie & Riley
Katie & Riley
Things to Do
Rocky Mount Attractions
Rocky Mount is a town abut 30 minutes outside of Roanoke. Full of small-town charm, Rocky Mount has numerous restaurants and bars close to our wedding venue. You can explore more options by visiting this website - click here
Roanoke Restaurants and Attractions
Eating and Drinking in Roanoke
Fortunato
This is our favorite restaurant! A local Italian spot with homemade pasta, craft cocktails, a fantastic atmosphere and reasonable prices. We highly recommend!
Lucky Restaurant
Lucky Restaurant is the sister restaurant to Fortunato and definitely has the best drinks in town. We recommend stopping in before or after dinner for a drink at the bar!
Bobby’s Hot & Cheesy
Our favorite Roanoke pizza place. Less than 10 minutes from our house!
Blindhouse Beer Company
There are numerous breweries in town, this is one of our favorites!
Golden Cactus Brewing
There are numerous breweries in town, this is one of our favorites!
Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Bar
Pop's is a 50s style ice cream and soda bar that is an integral part of the Grandin Village. Enjoy one of their many grilled cheeses while playing a board game and end your visit with an ice cream sundae!
You'll see Pop's in some of our engagement photos in the photo gallery!
Activities in Roanoke
The Grandin Theatre
The Grandin Theater was built in the 1930s and still holds all its charm. From local performances, to current blockbusters, to old movies, the Grandin does it all. The Grandin Theater is Riley's favorite place in Roanoke.
Hiking!
Roanoke is located near plenty of hiking trails ranging in difficulty. Check out the link below to see what hiking option are near by!
If hiking isn't your thing, there are plenty of parks and walking trails in Roanoke City.
Taubman Museum of Art
The Taubman is a beautiful art museum in the heart of downtown Roanoke. There are always great exhibits - most of which are free!
Mill Mountain Star
Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Mill Mountain Star is what gives Roanoke its name, "The Star City." This is an icon of Roanoke and gives you the best view of the valley. There are hiking trails and a small zoo on Mill Mountain.
Don't forget to check out Explore Park while you are on the Parkway (we got engaged right near there!). https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/231/Explore-Park
Center In The Square
Center in the Square is in downtown Roanoke and has numerous activities within. From the Starcade is an arcade that houses a large number of old arcade-style games in addition to more modern video games. Center in the Square also has a pinball museum, science museum and roof top dining (we recommend only going for drinks and apps!).