Really enjoyed our quick adventure here. The water was perfect, loved the individual changing rooms…read moreand floaties in the women's bathhouse. The check in was easy and because it's reservation only, the number of people allowed makes it less crowded. The temperature of the water is perfect -- not super hot. The depth is 6ft so many cannot touch the ground. The sulphur smell isn't that strong. Loved the bit of history that they gave us at the end My only wish is that I could stay in there all day!! I will definitely try to get back here.

Part of our Girl's Trip earlier this year. My friend had made reservations so be sure to do that…read morebefore coming here. We went around March and it was freezing outside! Parking can def be tricky so be sure to come about 10-15 mins early to get the rules of what is to be expected. They are very organized and do have separate slots for co-ed, family-friendly, and separate female and male houses. My friend and I got the women's only warm springs and IT IS A MUST try. Like I mentioned earlier, very organized and a fantastic experience. We managed to get a dressing room to leave our belongings there and last minute decided to go in the nude. You do have the option to wear your bathing suit - your level of comfort! It was AMAZING. The water was perfect and the silence/meditation was much needed in my life. The rocks on the bottom of the springs to step on and floaties to float on. It's a really great experience I'm so happy I got to try it. Be sure to check out the website for additional information and make reservations - it is part of the Omni Hotel (https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia/wellness/warm-springs-pools?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=organic) Oh, and there is a REALLY delicious restaurant across the street (called The Inn - be sure to make reservations because they do tend to get crowded)!

I went to Roanoke's main tourist website before traveling to Roanoke. I discovered that the Mill…read moreMountain Star is the top attraction. Like Diamond Head and Waikiki are icon landmarks in Hawaii, and Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in New York City, Roanoke has the Mill Mountain Star. It was a short 15 minute drive from downtown Roanoke to the Star itself. My friend and I decided to spend a little time here before heading back to downtown Roanoke for dinner. It looked like a beautiful drive and it ended up being one of the most beautiful ones I've done all day in Roanoke. Once we got to the parking area, we found parking and walked to the viewing platform. The overlook was fenced off from people who happened to be looking a little too close and might fall off the cliff. There was informational signage for those who want to learn more about the area and the mill mountain star itself. The views were spectacular looking out into the city of Roanoke and Roanoke valley. It was very beautiful and amazing to see. The mill mountain star is the symbol of the city of Roanoke and it is made out of neon tubing and is 88.5 feet tall. It was initially created as a Christmas symbol but gradually became a symbol of the city of Roanoke. I soaked it all in for maybe 10 minutes and took a selfie with the Mill Mountain Star before we went back to downtown Roanoke for dinner. It was definitely worth going, even if it was just 30 minutes, including the drive times. Definitely Recommended if you're in the area. At least there is restroom facilities here, which is a big plus. The overall experience here at the Mill Mountain Star was breathtaking and indescribable. It was a highlight of my trip to Roanoke, Virginia for sure. The drive up the hill was nice and definitely walkable if you want to, just watch out for cars if you do. There is a long bench directly in front of the structure that you can sit on to rest. On this March 2026 day I was here, my friend and I came across a group of adolescent girls who happened to be sitting on the bench at the time. All 5 of them hanging out together. Thought that was pretty neat and typical. Friends hanging together. After reading those information signage at the Mill Mountain Star, I gazed out into the Roanoke valley and reminded myself that it was absolutely great that I am able to travel. How the history of the Roanoke valley came to be and how the city gradually was formed and is currently thriving. The area is kept clean by the local parks department and there were a few trash cans around for visitors to throw away their garbage. There's also restroom facilities here too for visitors. After leaving downtown Roanoke and driving south towards Rocky Mount, we saw the Star being lit up for the evening. It was great to see it being lit up as a landmark of Roanoke. If you're in the area and want to look at the top attraction of Roanoke, swing on by. Best bet would be to come in the morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds if possible. The Mill Mountain Star is the iconic symbol of the city of Roanoke, Virginia. Its physical address is located in Mill Mountain Park, 2000 JB Fishburn Parkway SE. There was no admission fee required here, which s very nice. Just be respectful to others that are around and keep the area litter free. As far as parking goes, there are maybe 8 parking stalls that are readily available for visitors. You may want to avoid crowds for the best time possible. If you're a fan of public transportation, bus route 41 takes you from the 3rd street station in downtown Roanoke close enough to Mill Mountain. You'd stop off at the Dollar General at Riverland Road EB and Garden City (Hwy 116) but you'd have to walk close to 2 miles from there to get to the parking lot and the Mill Mountain Star. There is also the Mill Mountain Trail head if you don't want to follow the road leading up to the Star. Might be more scenic if you have the time to hike versus driving. And of course, there's always Uber and Lyft if you need them for your convenience. It was one thing that I can knock off my list to visit. It's quite nice to see at night. If you're in the area and want to see the Roanoke Star, come on by. And by the way, There's nothing up here besides restrooms and a parking lot, as far as amenities go. Best thing to do is eat or drink before or after you visit. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

We stopped here on our travels to Roanoke. We read about it being one of the most visited places in…read moreRoanoke. We followed the directions and arrived before the sun was setting. We were told it is great place to see the sunset. We parked in the small parking area and took the short walk to the observation deck which is just below the star. The view from the observation deck is amazing. There is a display that shows the mountains you can see with names and distance. We read there is another observation deck if you follow one of the trails but we did not explore more. Our only recommendation is to get here early because parking is limited.

I was looking for a scenic drive in West Virginia, and this certainly seemed to fit the bill - I…read morehad first read about it in one of those "1000 Things You Must Etc" books, and it wasn't a huge way out of the way from where I was staying in Fayetteville. I made a huge loop by going New River Gorge up to Richwood and across Hwys 39 and 150, then completing the loop by driving back towards Lewisburg and along I-64 by Grandview State Park before closing up in Fayetteville. That loop will take you at least a good 6 hours or so. The funny thing is that I considered most of that lovely drive more scenic than Hwy 150 itself, which is supposed to be the pinnacle of it all. I mean, Hwy 150 has some nice scenery, don't get me wrong, but it was about 6 pullout vistas of the same valley scene, just at different lookout points. Not as much versatility as I saw on the rest of the drive, where you might see old farmhouses, roadside waterfalls, curvy mountain climbs, etc. If pressed for time, I would have cut the Hwy 150 part of it and just taken 39 all the way until it gets to Mill Point and resume south. That was my favorite part of the highway, going through the old town of Richwood, seeing the roadside waterfalls, and stopping to see the Falls Of Hills Creek. It certainly doesn't hurt to see 150 if you have the time, and nobody's asked me to write a "1000 Things You Must Etc" book so I clearly may be breaking from the party line, but if your timeline is tight I am just throwing the idea out. Just know if you do that any road you drive in West Virginia will be lovely, officially designated or not.

I came across the greetings from Roanoke mural as we were exploring downtown Roanoke. It was an…read moreexperience that we enjoyed seeing different welcome to insert city names every time we go to places like this.

We went looking for a bunch of public art while we were in the area. We came across the welcome to…read morelane stadium Miral. His located behind the gate in the football stadium.

Salem has a pleasant little downtown area that offers enough to allow you to while away an…read moreafternoon. We were there with our daughter recently. She wanted to check it out as she was considering a post-doc assignment in the area. We met her there as we thought it might be a good opportunity to catch up with her. None of us had been to Salem before, and we had no idea what to expect. What we found was a nice little Central Business District featuring several shops, a lovely Liberal Arts College and a couple of intriguing-looking restaurants. There is a great little bookstore (Walter & Co.) and a Vintage Gift Shop (Blue Moon) that provided us an opportunity for browsing. There is also an Antique Mall and a Farmer's Market that were not open when we were there, but looked interesting. The picturesque little Roanoke College campus is immediately adjacent to downtown, and was pleasant to wander. Mill Mountain offered us the chance to take a break for a coffee and a treat. There were also a couple of restaurants that would have made great dinner spots to try had we planned to stay that long. While Salem is not going to make anyone's vacation list, it is still a nice understated spot to spend half a day if you're passing through or live nearby. If you like exploring the day-to-day and the underlying culture and lifestyle of Western Virginia, the Near South and the Appalachia area, this is not a bad place to include on your itinerary for such an exploration.

This Hokie right here really enjoys. His freedom is located pretty close to a strip center shopping…read moremall. And he hangs out and wants you to take photos with him and represent freedom.

It's a WONDERFUL little town and the county seat in Monroe County, West Virginia. Some people may…read moresee it as a "town that time passed by" but it's very historical and is a heavenly place to meet wonderful friends & families. Most of all the businesses are locally owned and operated by some of the finest people you can meet from WV and nearby states and towns. I hope to live there when I retire from my job and be neighbors to so many locals.

Beautiful old WV town in gorgeous Monroe County. Rural... Needs something. Cafe, brewery, neato…read morelocal restaurant... Too gorgeous not to be thriving.

This is a lovely gentrified neighborhood that takes one back to the first half of the 20th century…read more It is a small neighborhood geographically, comprising just 7 acres. Houses were generally built between 1906 and 1952. The small commercial area was particularly enjoyable for me. There are a few restaurants and a handful of specialty stores, services and offices. The commercial sector reminds me of the old neighborhood shopping districts that developed in the late 19th and 20th centuries in cities around the US. Those districts were still viable through a good part of my life. Many are still vibrant even now because their utility still exists, but also because their charm attracts people from outside their respective communities, which adds to their commercial sustainability. That's the case for Grandin Village. It's certainly a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. It was an enjoyable, nostalgic experience for me.