7 days in Roanoke Itinerary

Roanoke is an independent city in the U.S. Get some cultural insight at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Natural Bridge State Park. Step out of the city life by going to Virginia Safari Park and Lost World Caverns. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Roanoke: Frontier Culture Museum (in Staunton), Lexington (Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery & Lee Chapel and Museum) and Caverns At Natural Bridge (in Natural Bridge). There's still lots to do: stroll around Mill Mountain Star & Park, examine the collection at The Andy Griffith Museum, don't miss a visit to Mayberry Replica Courthouse, and appreciate the history behind National D-Day Memorial.

To find more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Roanoke route planning tool.

August in Roanoke sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel back home.