ONLINE VACATION
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, USA
1/27/14
Hi Everyone. Our trip today is to Roanoke, Virginia. It is a
requested trip for one of my friends.
Roanoke (formerly Big Lick) is an independent city in the southern
U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was
97,032. Roanoke is the commercial and cultural hub of much of the
surrounding area of Southwest Virginia. The city's nickname is "The
Star City of the South" and also "Magic City".
The town first called Big Lick was established in 1852 and chartered in
1874. It was named for a large outcropping of salt which drew the
wildlife to the site near the Roanoke River. In 1882 it became the
town of Roanoke, and in 1884 it was chartered as the independent city
of Roanoke. The name Roanoke is said to have originated from an
Algonquian word for shell "money". This was also the name of the river
that divided it (probably where shells had come from) and the county.
Roanoke is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from
surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill
Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an
overlook of the Roanoke Valley.
The Roanoke River flows through the city of Roanoke. Some stretches of
the river flow through parks and natural settings, while others flow
through industrial areas. Several tributaries join the river in the
city, most notably Peters Creek, Tinker Creek, and Mud Lick Creek.
Roanoke's festivals and cultural events include the Chili Cook-Off,
Festival in the Park, Local Colors Festival, Henry Street Festival,
Big Lick Blues Festival, Strawberry Festival, and the large red,
white, and blue illuminated Mill Mountain Star which is visible from
many points in the city and surrounding valley. The star is considered
an historical site
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
28 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month with
average temperatures between 66 and 87 degrees F. May tends to be the
rainiest month with an average of 4.06 inches, and a yearly average of
41.25 inches of rain. January and February have almost the same
average snowfall, with 5.2 and 5.3 inches, and a yearly average of
16.3 inches of snow.
Based on the 1981 - 2010 period, the city averages 16.3 inches of snow
per winter. Roanoke experienced something of a snow drought in the
2000s until December 2009 when 17 inches of snow fell on Roanoke in a
single storm. The snowiest winter was 1986–1987 when 72.9 inches
fell, and the largest single storm dumped approximately three feet
from December 16 - 18, 1890.
I hope you enjoy your trip to Roanoke, Virginia.
~Marsha~
CITY SEAL
AERIAL VIEW
DOWNTOWN
COURTHOUSE
THE TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART
MILL MOUNTAIN
THE ROANOKE STAR
ROANOKE'S HISTORIC FIRE STATION #1
THE FIREHOUSE OPENED IN 1907 AND IS THE
OLDEST OPERATING FIREHOUSE IN VIRGINIA
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH
HOTEL ROANOKE
PATRICK HENRY HOTEL
AIRPORT
HISTORIC SIGN
H & C COFFEE
HISTORICAL HOUSE
FURNITURE MART
TEXAS TAVERN
THE COTTON MILL
ELMWOOD PARK & CONCERT
ROANOKE RIVER
MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL STATUE AND BRIDGE
RAILROAD MUSEUM
OLD PHOTOS
1910
1937 THE ROANOKE THEATER
1961
HOUSES THAT HAS BEEN FOR SALE
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requested trip for one of my friends.
Roanoke (formerly Big Lick) is an independent city in the southern
U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was
97,032. Roanoke is the commercial and cultural hub of much of the
surrounding area of Southwest Virginia. The city's nickname is "The
Star City of the South" and also "Magic City".
The town first called Big Lick was established in 1852 and chartered in
1874. It was named for a large outcropping of salt which drew the
wildlife to the site near the Roanoke River. In 1882 it became the
town of Roanoke, and in 1884 it was chartered as the independent city
of Roanoke. The name Roanoke is said to have originated from an
Algonquian word for shell "money". This was also the name of the river
that divided it (probably where shells had come from) and the county.
Roanoke is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from
surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill
Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an
overlook of the Roanoke Valley.
The Roanoke River flows through the city of Roanoke. Some stretches of
the river flow through parks and natural settings, while others flow
through industrial areas. Several tributaries join the river in the
city, most notably Peters Creek, Tinker Creek, and Mud Lick Creek.
Roanoke's festivals and cultural events include the Chili Cook-Off,
Festival in the Park, Local Colors Festival, Henry Street Festival,
Big Lick Blues Festival, Strawberry Festival, and the large red,
white, and blue illuminated Mill Mountain Star which is visible from
many points in the city and surrounding valley. The star is considered
an historical site
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
28 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month with
average temperatures between 66 and 87 degrees F. May tends to be the
rainiest month with an average of 4.06 inches, and a yearly average of
41.25 inches of rain. January and February have almost the same
average snowfall, with 5.2 and 5.3 inches, and a yearly average of
16.3 inches of snow.
Based on the 1981 - 2010 period, the city averages 16.3 inches of snow
per winter. Roanoke experienced something of a snow drought in the
2000s until December 2009 when 17 inches of snow fell on Roanoke in a
single storm. The snowiest winter was 1986–1987 when 72.9 inches
fell, and the largest single storm dumped approximately three feet
from December 16 - 18, 1890.
I hope you enjoy your trip to Roanoke, Virginia.
~Marsha~
CITY SEAL
AERIAL VIEW
DOWNTOWN
COURTHOUSE
THE TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART
MILL MOUNTAIN
THE ROANOKE STAR
ROANOKE'S HISTORIC FIRE STATION #1
THE FIREHOUSE OPENED IN 1907 AND IS THE
OLDEST OPERATING FIREHOUSE IN VIRGINIA
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH
HOTEL ROANOKE
PATRICK HENRY HOTEL
AIRPORT
HISTORIC SIGN
H & C COFFEE
HISTORICAL HOUSE
FURNITURE MART
TEXAS TAVERN
THE COTTON MILL
ELMWOOD PARK & CONCERT
ROANOKE RIVER
MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL STATUE AND BRIDGE
RAILROAD MUSEUM
OLD PHOTOS
1910
1937 THE ROANOKE THEATER
1961
HOUSES THAT HAS BEEN FOR SALE
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Information from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
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