Roanoke Region Touted as Family Vacation Destination

The Roanoke Region made quite the impression on a Michigan mom.

An article in Metro Parent – “The online hub for southeast Michigan moms” – in their June, 2014 issue titled “Trails, Trains and More in Roanoke, Virginia,” touts the Roanoke Region as a great family friendly vacation destination. As part of the Road Trips issue, the magazine lays out a vacation plan including a hike on the Appalachian Trail, a visit to museums in downtown Roanoke, and a stop at the Mill Mountain Star. 

Here is an excerpt:

“You could easily spend the day at Mill Mountain. There are hiking trails crisscrossing the mountain. One trail is an easy walk from the star/overlook to the Mill Mountain Zoo. This compact space holds 175 animals, including snow leopards, red pandas and wolverines. No visit is complete without a trip around the complex on the Zoo Choo, a miniature train big enough for kids and adults.”

Roanoke is a family friendly, outdoor oriented community and that message is getting out as more and more publications and people visit the region. With so many great things to do and see, it is no wonder.