VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D $ PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER ADMISSION REQUIRED W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS b u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET -FRIENDLY FACILITY I ADA -COMPLIANT highlandcounty.org/barn-quilt-trail 540-468-2550 Monterey Discover 80 colorful wooden barn quilts throughout the county. b Highland County Barn Quilt Trail Sounding Knob Fire Tower highlandcounty.org/things-to-do 804-218-4525 Sounding Knob Road, Monterey Climb more than 100 steps for unspoiled views sunrise to sunset. Crystal Spring Pump Station roanokehistory.org | 540-982-5465 2012 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke See the great flywheel rotating and the pistons pumping. High Ground Veterans Monument vintonva.gov | 540-983-0645 814 Washington Ave., Vinton Honoring veterans who have served. b c Highland County Museum highlandcountyhistory.com 540-396-4478 161 Mansion House Rd., McDowell Discover Highland County’s rich heritage and Civil War history. b ROANOKE Virginia’s Blue Ridge Visitor Information Center Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University Jefferson Center highlandcova.org/veterans-memorial-highland-county | 540-468-2347 165 W. Main St., Monterey Highland County’s tribute to area veterans. b c Highland County Veterans Memorial and Walk of Honor visitvbr.com | 540-342-6025 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke Off I-81 Exit 143 and Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 120. Open daily. b c hollins.edu/museum | 540-362-6532 Wetherill Visual Arts Center, 8009 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke Features the work of renowned, emerging, and regional artists. b jeffcenter.org | 540-345-2550 541 Luck Ave., Suite 221, Roanoke Historic performing arts theater and art gallery. b Kids Square Explore Park Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge dwr.virginia.gov/wma/highland 804-367-1000 Verona More than 14,000 acres of outdoor recreation opportunities. Highland Wildlife Management Area visitvbr.com | 540-342-6025 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke Virginia’s Blue Ridge, a metro-mountain vacation destination. b c explorepark.org | 540-427-1800 56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd., Roanoke Hiking trails, adventure course, disc golf, camping, and visitor center. b kidssquare.org | 540-342-5777 1 Market Sq. SE, 3rd Floor, Roanoke Children’s museum with miniature town, interactive exhibits, party spaces. $ b Mill Mountain Theatre Grandin Theatre THINGS TO DO Center in the Square grandintheatre.com | 540-345-6377 1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke Historic nonprofit theater showing first-run and vintage films. c millmountain.org | 540-342-5740 1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke A year-round live professional regional theater since 1964. $ b Mill Mountain Zoo McDowell Battlefield highlandcountyhistory.com/ mcdowell-battlefield | 540-396-4478 U.S. Route 250, McDowell Unspoiled mountain Civil War battlefield with interpretive signage. centerinthesquare.org | 540-342-5700 1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke Nonprofit with free admission to aquariums and gardens; rooftop views. b Harrison Museum of African-American Culture harrisonmuseum.com | 540-857-4395 2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke Showcasing the art and history of African Americans. $ b mmzoo.org | 540-343-3241 Mill Mountain Park, Roanoke See 183 animals representing 70 species, miniature train, picnic area. $ b O. Winston Link Museum roanokehistory.org | 540-982-5465 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke Highlighting the photography of O. Winston Link. $ b In Between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Smith Mountain Lake, you’ll fi nd local craft beverages, world class disc golf courses, and a powerful tribute to American heroes. Bedford County has always been known as that peaceful place between Lynchburg and Roanoke. Now, it’s time to discover all that Bedford, VA has to offer. DestinationBedfordVA.com 877-447-3257 | #DestinationBedfordVA VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS | Virginia Travel Guide 177
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