Booker T. Washington National Monument commemorates the life of this famous educator, writer, orator and presidential advisor.

Downtown Roanoke is anchored by the city`s Historic Farmer`s Market - the Commonwealth`s oldest continuously operating outdoor market.

A historic town chartered in 1772. A virtual museum of architectural history dating from the mid to late 1770s to the present day.

Historic Grandin Village, located just two miles from downtown Roanoke, has something for everyone.

Virginia`s largest residential historic district.

Take a guided tour of the 1774 home of the Preston family and learn the story of five generations of early settlers and their influence in the region, state and beyond. Then enjoy the elegant grounds, demonstration garden and heirloom orchard.

Come visit the Old Brick Hotel where past boarders include lawyers and judges, hot springs visitors, and maybe Jesse James. It was built in three stages beginning in 1840 across the street from the Craig County Courthouse and was the center of town through the boom times of the early 1900s.

Indians wandering the parallel ridges of the Allegheny Mountains named their great valley, Shenandoah, "daughter of the stars." Here, nestled in this beautiful valley, is the progressive - spirited "Star City of the South" - Roanoke. And, visible from just about every part of this city is the splendidly illuminated, 100 foot - tall Roanoke Star.

Thomas Jefferson`s secluded plantation and retreat home. Exhibiting award-winning restoration and archaeology, Poplar Forest offers tours, special events and school outreach programs.