Guidebook for Fincastle, VA and surrounding areas

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Guidebook for Fincastle, VA and surrounding areas

Food Scene

Daleville, VA. Grass-fed burgers, soup and salad bar, and variety of menu options.
13 locals recommend
Town Center Tap House
90 Town Center Street
13 locals recommend
Daleville, VA. Grass-fed burgers, soup and salad bar, and variety of menu options.
Daleville, VA. Gluten-free pizza along with a variety of entrees. Very nice, quiet atmosphere offering lunch and weeknight specials. The food is outstanding!
11 locals recommend
Tizzone Wood-Fired Kitchen & Wine Bar
90 Town Center Street
11 locals recommend
Daleville, VA. Gluten-free pizza along with a variety of entrees. Very nice, quiet atmosphere offering lunch and weeknight specials. The food is outstanding!
In downtown Fincastle, offering Route 11 chips, jellies, candies, meat and cheese deli. Lunches to go and many more unique items.
8 locals recommend
Heritage Family Market
36 Botetourt Rd
8 locals recommend
In downtown Fincastle, offering Route 11 chips, jellies, candies, meat and cheese deli. Lunches to go and many more unique items.
Daleville, VA. Great BBQ and menu variety.
11 locals recommend
Three Li'l Pigs Barbeque
120 Kingston Dr
11 locals recommend
Daleville, VA. Great BBQ and menu variety.
Daleville, VA. Grinders, Salads, Pizzas, Wraps, and private gathering room for large groups.
6 locals recommend
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
1176 Roanoke Rd
6 locals recommend
Daleville, VA. Grinders, Salads, Pizzas, Wraps, and private gathering room for large groups.
Near I-81 Exit 150. Quaint little diner atmosphere with great food and service.
Angelle's Diner
2609 Lee Hwy
Near I-81 Exit 150. Quaint little diner atmosphere with great food and service.
Buchanan, VA. Daily visits by the locals, dine-in or carry-out meals with daily specials. ATM on sight, Cash or checks only. Country-style cooking. Closed Sundays.
North Star Restaurant
15898 Lee Hwy
Buchanan, VA. Daily visits by the locals, dine-in or carry-out meals with daily specials. ATM on sight, Cash or checks only. Country-style cooking. Closed Sundays.
Downtown Roanoke, VA. Bringing a taste of New Orleans cuisine to the Star City, Roanoke, VA. Jambalaya, Gumbo, Shrimp and Grits, Bourbon-glazed Salmon prepared to perfection.
10 locals recommend
The Quarter Restaurant
19 Salem Ave SE
10 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke, VA. Bringing a taste of New Orleans cuisine to the Star City, Roanoke, VA. Jambalaya, Gumbo, Shrimp and Grits, Bourbon-glazed Salmon prepared to perfection.
Roanoke, VA. THE BEST Donuts around!
Krispy Kreme
1625 Hershberger Rd NW
Roanoke, VA. THE BEST Donuts around!
Daleville, VA. Locally owned with Gluten-free options.
7 locals recommend
Donnie D’s Bagels and Deli
70 Market Center Way
7 locals recommend
Daleville, VA. Locally owned with Gluten-free options.
Buchanan, VA. Great food, a scenic ride through Buchanan, VA, and just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Check the website for daily specials, current services, and hours of operation.
10 locals recommend
Foot of the Mountain Cafe
126 Arcadia Rd
10 locals recommend
Buchanan, VA. Great food, a scenic ride through Buchanan, VA, and just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Check the website for daily specials, current services, and hours of operation.
Near I-81 Exit 150. Lunch buffet
Bella Pizza Italian Restaurant
2716 Lee Hwy
Near I-81 Exit 150. Lunch buffet
Daleville, VA. Sister restaurant to Bella Pizza. Locally owned.
Lentini's
1396 Roanoke Rd
Daleville, VA. Sister restaurant to Bella Pizza. Locally owned.
Lexington, VA. Locally owned
12 locals recommend
The Pink Cadillac Diner
4347 S Lee Hwy
12 locals recommend
Lexington, VA. Locally owned
Roanoke, VA. Locally owned and hand-made ice cream
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
6498 Williamson Rd
Roanoke, VA. Locally owned and hand-made ice cream
Quaint cafe in the Town of Salem, VA. Good cafe-style food, locally-owned by Kelly.
Kelly Cafe Salem
1 W Main St
Quaint cafe in the Town of Salem, VA. Good cafe-style food, locally-owned by Kelly.
Salem, VA. Locally-owned
Salem Ice Cream Parlor Inc
404 W Main St
Salem, VA. Locally-owned
Eagle Rock, VA. Locally own home-cooked southern-style food
Maw & Paw's Diner
Eagle Rock, VA. Locally own home-cooked southern-style food
Downtown Roanoke, VA. Best hotdogs around! The Roanoke Weiner Stand has been a legend in southwestern Virginia since it opened its doors in 1916.
9 locals recommend
Roanoke STARCADE
1 Market Square SE
9 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke, VA. Best hotdogs around! The Roanoke Weiner Stand has been a legend in southwestern Virginia since it opened its doors in 1916.
Paint Bank, VA. Locally owned and wonderful Bison burgers and other menu selections. A beautiful scenic drive.
13 locals recommend
Swinging Bridge
16071 Paint Bank Rd
13 locals recommend
Paint Bank, VA. Locally owned and wonderful Bison burgers and other menu selections. A beautiful scenic drive.
Draper, VA near Blacksburg, VA.
28 locals recommend
The Draper Mercantile and Trading Company
3054 Greenbriar Rd
28 locals recommend
Draper, VA near Blacksburg, VA.
Troutville, VA near Exit 150 on Rt. 11. Southern-style cooking restaurant with a varied selection from the giftshop.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
3153 Lee Hwy
Troutville, VA near Exit 150 on Rt. 11. Southern-style cooking restaurant with a varied selection from the giftshop.
Cloverdale, VA near Exit 150. A quiet and perfect place to gather for coffee/tea, to read, study, and catch up with family or friends.
One Love Coffee House
40 Summers Way
Cloverdale, VA near Exit 150. A quiet and perfect place to gather for coffee/tea, to read, study, and catch up with family or friends.
Downtown Fincastle, VA. A quaint little coffee shop adjoining its sister eateries, The Pie Shoppe and 1772 Rooftop on Main
6 locals recommend
Fincastle Cafe
18 S Roanoke St
6 locals recommend
Downtown Fincastle, VA. A quaint little coffee shop adjoining its sister eateries, The Pie Shoppe and 1772 Rooftop on Main
Fincastle, VA. Located in Historical Downtown. Adjoining its sister eateries, The Fincastle Cafe and 1772 Rooftop on Main offers something for everyone.
The Pie Shoppe/The Pie Lady
1 E Main St
Fincastle, VA. Located in Historical Downtown. Adjoining its sister eateries, The Fincastle Cafe and 1772 Rooftop on Main offers something for everyone.
Hollins, VA. Great desserts! Try something new and eat dessert first! The menu has something for everyone. The salmon is a favorite.
9 locals recommend
Hollywood's Restaurant & Bakery
7770 Williamson Rd
9 locals recommend
Hollins, VA. Great desserts! Try something new and eat dessert first! The menu has something for everyone. The salmon is a favorite.
Wonderful pizza, pasta and salads
6 locals recommend
Lews Restaurant
7707 Williamson Rd
6 locals recommend
Wonderful pizza, pasta and salads
Local and fresh
Botetourt Farmers Market
90 Town Center Street
Local and fresh
Locally grown produce, beef, pork, handmade and home-baked items
Catawba Farmer's Market
4965 Catawba Creek Rd
Locally grown produce, beef, pork, handmade and home-baked items
Nice atmosphere, coffees, teas and treats. Favorite local gathering location. Wifi
Land of a Thousand Hills
90 Town Center Street
Nice atmosphere, coffees, teas and treats. Favorite local gathering location. Wifi
Local fresh seasonal produce, flowers, bakery items, meat, cider, and gifts.
Bryant Orchards Farm Market
Plateau Way
Local fresh seasonal produce, flowers, bakery items, meat, cider, and gifts.
Where hot coffee meets cool friends! New, locally-owned coffee shop in the Star City. Chris and his mom purposed the cafe' to employ and train people with special abilities and help them feel like part of the community.
Chris's Coffee & Custard
1824 9th St SE
Where hot coffee meets cool friends! New, locally-owned coffee shop in the Star City. Chris and his mom purposed the cafe' to employ and train people with special abilities and help them feel like part of the community.
Locally owned small business along the James River with a small public playground within walking distance.
James River Drip, LLC
19860 Main St
Locally owned small business along the James River with a small public playground within walking distance.

Sightseeing

Catawba, VA. Most scenic point along the AT offering panoramic views of the Catawba Valley, 1,600' below
116 locals recommend
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
116 locals recommend
Catawba, VA. Most scenic point along the AT offering panoramic views of the Catawba Valley, 1,600' below
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia. Listed as one of the 8 up-and-coming U.S. Mountain Towns to visit on blog.thediscoverercom.
61 locals recommend
Roanoke
61 locals recommend
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia. Listed as one of the 8 up-and-coming U.S. Mountain Towns to visit on blog.thediscoverercom.
Hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
24 locals recommend
Sharp Top Mountain
24 locals recommend
Hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Huddleston, VA
91 locals recommend
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 Rd 888
91 locals recommend
Huddleston, VA
Downtown Roanoke, VA
10 locals recommend
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton
110 Shenandoah Ave NE
10 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke, VA
Bedford County. A Blue Ridge Parkway scenic mountain ride. Restaurant and Shop. Check website for COVID-19 updates.
123 locals recommend
Peaks of Otter
123 locals recommend
Bedford County. A Blue Ridge Parkway scenic mountain ride. Restaurant and Shop. Check website for COVID-19 updates.
Daleville, VA. Beautiful views of Carvin’s Cove Reservoir and sunsets. Close by hike at Exit 150.
Hay Rock Trailhead
39 Tinker Mountain Rd
Daleville, VA. Beautiful views of Carvin’s Cove Reservoir and sunsets. Close by hike at Exit 150.
On Nov. 23, 1949, the iconic Roanoke Star was lit up for the first time. Since then, Roanoke has earned the nickname as the “Star City.” At 88.5 feet tall and 10,000 lbs, the star is illuminated by 2,000 feet of neon tubing. The Roanoke Star in Mill Mountain Park has been distinguished as being the largest free-standing star in the world and is a symbol of Roanoke’s ambition for progress and innovation.
181 locals recommend
Mill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn Pkwy
181 locals recommend
On Nov. 23, 1949, the iconic Roanoke Star was lit up for the first time. Since then, Roanoke has earned the nickname as the “Star City.” At 88.5 feet tall and 10,000 lbs, the star is illuminated by 2,000 feet of neon tubing. The Roanoke Star in Mill Mountain Park has been distinguished as being the largest free-standing star in the world and is a symbol of Roanoke’s ambition for progress and innovation.

Shopping

Daleville, VA. Outdoor gear, clothing, shoes, boots, park maps, books. Appalachian Trail drop-off supply location for hikers.
Outdoor Trails
28 Kingston Dr
Daleville, VA. Outdoor gear, clothing, shoes, boots, park maps, books. Appalachian Trail drop-off supply location for hikers.
Roanoke, VA. As seen on DIY Network and Discovery Channel
55 locals recommend
Black Dog Salvage
902 13th St SW
55 locals recommend
Roanoke, VA. As seen on DIY Network and Discovery Channel
Specialty shop and Boutique
Penelope - Daleville
52 Kingston Dr
Specialty shop and Boutique
Fincastle, VA. Family-owned, quality handmade copper buckets, kettles, bowls, trays, etc. Using one of their copper vessels, you may find them making kettle corn on Saturday's til 12:30 at our local Farmer's Market in Botetourt at the Daleville Towncenter. Search Caldwell Mountain Copper & Kettle Corn on the internet and social media sites too.
Caldwell Mountain Copper
2391 Lees Gap Rd
Fincastle, VA. Family-owned, quality handmade copper buckets, kettles, bowls, trays, etc. Using one of their copper vessels, you may find them making kettle corn on Saturday's til 12:30 at our local Farmer's Market in Botetourt at the Daleville Towncenter. Search Caldwell Mountain Copper & Kettle Corn on the internet and social media sites too.
Daleville, VA. Locally grown/made fresh produce, meats, apple butter, sauces, jams, jellies, candies, gifts, etc.
Ikenberry Orchards
2557 Roanoke Rd
Daleville, VA. Locally grown/made fresh produce, meats, apple butter, sauces, jams, jellies, candies, gifts, etc.
Roanoke, VA near Downtown Roanoke. Thrift store shopping offering upscale items, locally made gallery of art and handmade jewelry, furniture. All proceeds are utilized for The Rescue Mission Shelter for the Homeless
2nd Helpings Shop. Gallery. Cafe
1502 Williamson Rd NE
Roanoke, VA near Downtown Roanoke. Thrift store shopping offering upscale items, locally made gallery of art and handmade jewelry, furniture. All proceeds are utilized for The Rescue Mission Shelter for the Homeless
Downtown Roanoke. One of our favorites and North-Carolina based store new to downtown Roanoke in June 2020.
8 locals recommend
Mast General Store
401 S Jefferson St
8 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke. One of our favorites and North-Carolina based store new to downtown Roanoke in June 2020.
Salem, VA. Locally grown and baked food, locally made crafts
7 locals recommend
Salem Farmers Market
3 E Main St
7 locals recommend
Salem, VA. Locally grown and baked food, locally made crafts
Downtown Roanoke City Market and Roanoke, VA Valley View Mall
8 locals recommend
Walkabout Outfitter
304 Market St SE
8 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke City Market and Roanoke, VA Valley View Mall

Essentials

Daleville, VA. Open 7 AM - 11 PM Located near Land of a Thousand Hills, Donnie D's Bagels, Tizzone Wood-Fired Kitchen and Wine Bar, Town Center Tap House, Dominoes Pizza, Bellacino's Grinders, Subway, Bahama Sno Shack
Food Lion
110 Market Center Way
Daleville, VA. Open 7 AM - 11 PM Located near Land of a Thousand Hills, Donnie D's Bagels, Tizzone Wood-Fired Kitchen and Wine Bar, Town Center Tap House, Dominoes Pizza, Bellacino's Grinders, Subway, Bahama Sno Shack
Fincastle, VA. Open 8 AM - 10 PM Expanded grocery selections, essentials, basic household items, toiletries, etc.
Dollar General
8505 Roanoke Rd
Fincastle, VA. Open 8 AM - 10 PM Expanded grocery selections, essentials, basic household items, toiletries, etc.
Daleville, VA. Open 24 hours. Full-line grocery store.
78 locals recommend
Kroger
903 University City Blvd
78 locals recommend
Daleville, VA. Open 24 hours. Full-line grocery store.
Exit 156, Fincastle, VA. Gas Station offering diesel fuel, propane tanks, and Electric Vehicle Charging Station. Hot meals to eat in or carry out, unique gift items, Hershey's ice cream, and basic essentials.
Brugh's Mill Country Store
345 Brughs Mill Rd
Exit 156, Fincastle, VA. Gas Station offering diesel fuel, propane tanks, and Electric Vehicle Charging Station. Hot meals to eat in or carry out, unique gift items, Hershey's ice cream, and basic essentials.
Daleville, VA near Kroger, Outdoor Trails, Three Li'l Pigs BBQ, Penelope's, Wendy's, Bojangle's, Bellacino's Restaurant.
The UPS Store
44 Kingston Dr
Daleville, VA near Kroger, Outdoor Trails, Three Li'l Pigs BBQ, Penelope's, Wendy's, Bojangle's, Bellacino's Restaurant.
Troutville, VA post office for package pick up and drop off for Appalachian Trail Hikers. Troutville Trail Days first full weekend in June--offering FREE, HOT meal on Friday night 5-7 PM. Music on Saturday along with many other FREE amenities and activities for hikers.
United States Postal Service
223 S Roanoke St
Troutville, VA post office for package pick up and drop off for Appalachian Trail Hikers. Troutville Trail Days first full weekend in June--offering FREE, HOT meal on Friday night 5-7 PM. Music on Saturday along with many other FREE amenities and activities for hikers.
Fincastle, VA near Heritage Family Market, Dollar General, Public Library, Churches, Coffee Shop, and Leonardo's Restaurant.
United States Postal Service
223 S Roanoke St
Fincastle, VA near Heritage Family Market, Dollar General, Public Library, Churches, Coffee Shop, and Leonardo's Restaurant.
Daleville and Roanoke, VA
Valley Cleaners
7403 Williamson Rd
Daleville and Roanoke, VA

Entertainment & Activities

Buchanan, VA Circa 1919. Movie, popcorn and drink on a budget. Near Buchanan Swinging Bridge, James River, Buchanan Carnival in July,
Buchanan Theatre
19778 Main St
Buchanan, VA Circa 1919. Movie, popcorn and drink on a budget. Near Buchanan Swinging Bridge, James River, Buchanan Carnival in July,
Buchanan, VA. Float, Kayak, and Canoe rentals and shuttles for use on the Upper James River Water Trail.
27 locals recommend
Twin River Outfitters
640 Lowe St
27 locals recommend
Buchanan, VA. Float, Kayak, and Canoe rentals and shuttles for use on the Upper James River Water Trail.
backroadramblers.com for information on exploring the best parks in Roanoke, VA.
61 locals recommend
Roanoke
61 locals recommend
backroadramblers.com for information on exploring the best parks in Roanoke, VA.
Operated by Roanoke County's department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Provides a great place to cool off during the summer with slides, a current river, a sprayground, etc. Check website for updated weather alerts and hours of operation.
Splash Valley
7415 Wood Haven Rd
Operated by Roanoke County's department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Provides a great place to cool off during the summer with slides, a current river, a sprayground, etc. Check website for updated weather alerts and hours of operation.
Downtown Roanoke City Market
47 locals recommend
Center in the Square
1 Market Square SE
47 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke City Market
Roanoke, VA
8 locals recommend
Valley View Grande Stadium 16
4730 Valley View Blvd NW
8 locals recommend
Roanoke, VA
Downtown Roanoke City Market
16 locals recommend
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Square SE
16 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke City Market
Roanoke, VA. Historical theatre
36 locals recommend
Grandin Movie Theater
1310 Grandin Rd SW
36 locals recommend
Roanoke, VA. Historical theatre
Roanoke, VA. A family-friendly indoor activity
AMF Hilltop Lanes
5918 Williamson Rd
Roanoke, VA. A family-friendly indoor activity
Roanoke, VA. A great rainy day activity for kids of all ages.
15 locals recommend
Thunder Valley
1865 Dillard Dr
15 locals recommend
Roanoke, VA. A great rainy day activity for kids of all ages.
31 locals recommend
Roanoke Pinball Museum
1 Market Square SE
31 locals recommend

Getting Around

Roanoke, VA
Avis Car Rental
5202 Aviation Dr NW
Roanoke, VA

Arts & Culture

Fincastle, VA. Genealogy Room
Fincastle Branch Library
11 Academy St
Fincastle, VA. Genealogy Room
Restaurants, Museums, Mill Mountain Star, Historic Hotel Roanoke, St. Andrews Catholic Church, Jefferson Center, Train Depot, Unique Shopping experience, Live Music
16 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke, Inc.
213 Market St SE
16 locals recommend
Restaurants, Museums, Mill Mountain Star, Historic Hotel Roanoke, St. Andrews Catholic Church, Jefferson Center, Train Depot, Unique Shopping experience, Live Music
Fincastle, VA. Community theater committed to the presentation of live family entertainment by local artists.
Attic Productions
7490 Roanoke Rd
Fincastle, VA. Community theater committed to the presentation of live family entertainment by local artists.
Natural Bridge, VA. Privately-own zoo offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to see exotic and wild animals up close and personal when you take the educational interactive tour.
29 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Zoo
5784 S Lee Hwy
29 locals recommend
Natural Bridge, VA. Privately-own zoo offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to see exotic and wild animals up close and personal when you take the educational interactive tour.
Natural Bridge, VA. Once owned by Thomas Jefferson and on the National Register of Historic Places, the 215' tall Natural Bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek.
88 locals recommend
Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee Hwy
88 locals recommend
Natural Bridge, VA. Once owned by Thomas Jefferson and on the National Register of Historic Places, the 215' tall Natural Bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek.
Located in Mill Mountain Park in Roanoke, VA. The Zoo is a private, non-profit organization. Additional recreation opportunities are available within the Park's boundaries of 568 acres.
70 locals recommend
Mill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain Spur
70 locals recommend
Located in Mill Mountain Park in Roanoke, VA. The Zoo is a private, non-profit organization. Additional recreation opportunities are available within the Park's boundaries of 568 acres.
Downtown Roanoke City Market
16 locals recommend
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Square SE
16 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke City Market
Fincastle, VA. Amish, local, family-owned market offering a variety of jellies, deli meats and cheeses, candies, soup mixes, etc.
8 locals recommend
Heritage Family Market
36 Botetourt Rd
8 locals recommend
Fincastle, VA. Amish, local, family-owned market offering a variety of jellies, deli meats and cheeses, candies, soup mixes, etc.
Fincastle, VA. Family-owned, quality handmade copper buckets, kettles, bowls, trays, etc. See website caldwellmtncopper.com for hours and additional information.
Caldwell Mountain Copper
2391 Lees Gap Rd
Fincastle, VA. Family-owned, quality handmade copper buckets, kettles, bowls, trays, etc. See website caldwellmtncopper.com for hours and additional information.
Bedford, VA
16 locals recommend
Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
85919 Blue Ridge Pkwy
16 locals recommend
Bedford, VA
Downtown Roanoke
100 locals recommend
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SE
100 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke
Downtown Roanoke
47 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SW
47 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke
Downtown Roanoke
17 locals recommend
History Museum of Western Virginia
101 Shenandoah Ave NE
17 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke
Bedford, VA
16 locals recommend
Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
85919 Blue Ridge Pkwy
16 locals recommend
Bedford, VA
Fincastle, VA. Historical memorabilia of Fincastle and of Botetourt County
Botetourt County Historical Museum
26 W Main St
Fincastle, VA. Historical memorabilia of Fincastle and of Botetourt County
Buchanan, VA. A swinging walk bridge crossing the James River
Buchanan Swinging Bridge
19908 Main St
Buchanan, VA. A swinging walk bridge crossing the James River