Roanoke
About 100,000 people.
Roanoke is a friendly city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western Virginia. It is famous for a giant glowing star that shines over the whole valley at night.
You can visit the giant Roanoke Star on top of Mill Mountain, meet animals at the little mountain zoo, and explore trains and hands-on science at the downtown museums.
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The Roanoke Star
The world's largest man-made star sits on a mountaintop and glows over the city, with a lookout that has beautiful views.
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Mountains and Trails
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke has greenways for biking and walking and easy trips into the forest.