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As the Mall Evolves

Shopping centers come in all shapes and sizes, and their drawing cards are expanding dramatically in the Roanoke Valley.

VBR Life 2025: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the incredible food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

VBR Life 2024: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the incredible food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

VBR Life 2023: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the great food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the great food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

So Roanoke

Area shops reflect the region’s connection to the outdoors, wellness and the arts.

Get the Goods

Stock your pantry, outfit your wardrobe and score unique gifts with these locally made products.

Sweet Treats in the Valley

If the number of sweets shops in a place is some kind of barometer of success, then the Roanoke Valley is for sure on the rise.

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Tanglewood has evolved dramatically in recent months and now includes a YMCA and Carilion Children’s healthcare unit.

As the Mall Evolves

Shopping centers come in all shapes and sizes, and their drawing cards are expanding dramatically in the Roanoke Valley. 
Foot of the Mountain Cafe

VBR Life 2025: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the incredible food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
Town Center Tap House

VBR Life 2024: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the incredible food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
The Lazy Bulldog Food Truck & Bistro, Roanoke City

VBR Life 2023: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the great food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
Tizzone Wood-Fired Kitchen & Wine Bar

Virginia’s Blue Ridge: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the great food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
Crystal Spring Grocery features a made-to-order lunch counter, along with unique ingredients for your busy lifestyle.

So Roanoke

Area shops reflect the region’s connection to the outdoors, wellness and the arts.
Unleashed

Get the Goods

Stock your pantry, outfit your wardrobe and score unique gifts with these locally made products.
Clockwise: Blue Cow Ice Cream; Bread Craft; Kelly Cafe; Duck Donuts.

Sweet Treats in the Valley

If the number of sweets shops in a place is some kind of barometer of success, then the Roanoke Valley is for sure on the rise.

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The New River flows north as it defines its namesake valley.
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NRV in Full Bloom

From back-road waves to banjos by the bonfire, life in the New River Valley blends charm, resilience and deep-rooted culture.

September 1, 2025
Guy knew he wanted to showcase the views in building this home. He says, “Growing up in Long Island, it was all about the water. In Floyd, it’s all about the views.”
Home & Garden

Slow & Steady

A collaborative build over years creates a home that showcases the sought-after views of Floyd.

November 1, 2025
Top Docs
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Top Doctors 2011-2012

We contacted more than 6,000 nurses in Roanoke-area zip codes to ask for their views on the top physicians in

July 5, 2012