Roanoke VA is a scenic city located in the Blue Ridge Mountains between Maryland and Tennessee and bisected by the Roanoke River. While searching for an apartment, take time to take in the beauty and charm of the area.  Roanoke’s economy is based on health care, retail and also manufacturing. Notable businesses in the area include Carilion Health Systems, Valley View Mall, and the headquarters of Advance Auto Parts.

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Located near the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway, some of the area’s most distinguishing features are outdoors. The most striking and well known area is that of Mill Mountain. Mill Mountain is home of the Roanoke star, the Mill Mountain Zoo and the Mill Mountain Discovery Center. Smithsonian Lake and Jefferson National Forest provide visitors and residents opportunities for kayaking, fishing, biking, canoeing and other outdoor endeavors. The wine making area of the region is home to Valhalla Vineyards. Corvin’s Cove is the second largest municipal park in the US.

Roanoke’s Center in the Square houses the History Museum of Western Virginia, the Science Museum of Western Virginia, and the Hopkins Planetarium. The Taubman Museum of art and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture are also popular. The Taubman Museum of Art also houses the Roanoke Children’s Theatre that performs four shows annually. The O Winston Link Museum features photography from the steam railroad era, which was so important to Roanoke’s history.  Sports fan may enjoy the Salem Red Sox, the A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.

As you can see, Roanoke has plenty to offer their apartment residents. Whether you are eager to live in a booming metropolis or relax in a quaint suburb, Roanoke has something for everyone. If you haven’t narrowed down your apartment search to a specific city or neighborhood within the greater Roanoke area our Area Guides and Neighborhood Reviews will certainly point you in the right direction. Choose from the cities below to learn about their living style, demographics and neighborhoods. Once you find the right area to suit your needs, finding an apartment will be easy.

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