Rebuilding Character: The 1914 Safford Home

Family of five posing in a kitchen; inset photos show a stool-lined island and a wood

As they searched for a new place to call home, Shawn and Kristine Safford discovered Roanoke had practically everything they wanted, right down to a historic house to renovate and make their own.

Hit the Slopes, the Ice or the Spa

Four-panel collage of a family lacing ice skates, a snowy hillside view of a historic resort, a spa massage, and two people sledding on tubes.

Winter at The Omni Homestead Resort offers a slice of snowy mountain heaven with gentle ski slopes, romantic nights on the ice rink and decadent spa services for one or two.

Dining: 4 of the Valley’s Best Restaurants

Collage of six dishes: chili-topped meat, banana French toast in a skillet, sushi roll, grain salad, berry dessert.

Let’s begin with the distinguished Sunday brunch at River & Rail, and move on, a little later, to the Metro! sushi happy hour. Date night? Alexander’s! And then we’re back to Sunday supper at Local Roots.

Top 10 Family Excursions for 2015

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What better day with the family than a day outside. Especially in the Roanoke metro area, where outdoor treasures not only abound, but are all easy to get to. Here are 10 ideas for your family.

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