Roanoke: An Arts & Culture Powerhouse

Roanoke Ballet Theatre

Long known as the cultural hub of Southwest Virginia, Roanoke continues to live up to its reputation as a prominent destination for the arts within the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Continuously Evolving Deli

With 45 years in the rear view mirror and a new generation leading the way, Macado’s continues to be a prominent staple of the local restaurant scene.

Recycling Wood as an Art Form

Heart Wood

When you cut down trees for a living, you see a lot of fascinating wood tossed away. Carrie and James Poff decided to put that wood to good use with an unusual business.

The Worst Flood in Roanoke History

The museum was devastated during the Flood of 1985.

Today, much of the Virginia Museum of Transportation’s original collection is mired somewhere in the muddy bottom of the Roanoke River.