Best-in-Class ‘Cue
Mama Jean’s Barbecue slings slow-smoked meats, soulful sides, and sought-after specials.
Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into a kitchen that feels timeless yet entirely personal.
Any Way the Water Flows
Century-old tunnels hide a secret beneath the city.
A Lost Gem
Lakeside Amusement Park punctuated Roanoke Valley summers for more than 60 years. Written by Clayton Trutor / Photo above: Lakeside Amusement Park was built in 1920 on Mason’s Creek., Courtesy of Roanoke Public Libraries. For more than 60 years, Lakeside Amusement Park was the Roanoke Valley’s destination for summer fun. Located near Mason’s Creek at […]
As the Mall Evolves
Shopping centers come in all shapes and sizes, and their drawing cards are expanding dramatically in the Roanoke Valley.
A Stay to Remember
Roanoke-area boutique hotels are on the rise.
Events Calendar May/June 2026
Top May and June Events Around the Roanoke Area
Wasena Will Come Full Circle Soon
The new bridge, skate park, and blueway will be welcomed by pedestrians, businesses, and customers.
Inspired by Nature
The celebration of a heralded book leads to ongoing community projects.
Where Everyone’s an Artist
Art Project Roanoke hosts community events on the first floor and artist studios above.