From its sleek, angular architecture to cutting-edge exhibits, this museum is where modern meets mountain culture. Discover how this local gem is shaking up the Roanoke arts scene.
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Nature’s Roar and Iron’s Echo: Hiking the Roaring Run Loop Trail

This 1.5 loop hike takes you along a burbling stream up to a beautiful, 30-foot waterfalls, as well as to an historic furnace in the Jefferson National Forest.
Roll through History at the Virginia Museum of Transportation

This quirky museum covers a broad spectrum of transportation history, from trains to plains to automobiles!
Flip Out at the Roanoke Pinball Museum

Rediscover the joy of your childhood at the Roanoke Pinball Museum, where you can play on the museum’s collection of more than 70 pinball machines!
Melrose Caverns Offers Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Stories

Melrose Caverns, near Harrisonburg VA, offer Civil War history and artifacts, as well as stalactites and stalagmites.
Exploring Brethren and Mennonite Heritage in the Shenandoah Valley

This interesting museum explores the heritage of Brethren and Mennonites in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Discover the Purrfect Blend of Tea and Whiskers at Aristocat Cafe!

Ready to relax with a cuppa and a cat? See you at the Aristocat Cafe, where every sip and purr makes a difference!
Stitching History: Exploring the Virginia Quilt Museum

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter, a curious historian, or simply someone with an appreciation for textile arts, the Virginia Quilt Museum welcomes you.
Unlock Her Story: The Lucy Burns Museum and Tales of a Suffragist Hero

This museum details Lucy Burns’ imprisonment at the Lorton Reformatory as well as the history of this infamous correctional facility.
From Dreaded Prison to Creative Paradise: The Remarkable Transformation of Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center

Check out this former prison’s new creative mission and shop local for the holidays!
Exploring Virginia Spirits at Belmont Farm Distillery

If you’re near Culpeper VA, you’ll want to sample this 25-year-old copper pot Virginia whiskey!
A Complex Legacy: Exploring George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Discover the history and beauty of the cherished home of George Washington, while unraveling the complex legacy the first President left behind.
Enjoy a House for Everyone: The Pope Leighey House

This unique Frank Lloyd Wright home is one of the only ones in the DC metro area that you can tour!
Every Soldier Has a Story at the National Museum of the U.S. Army

The National Museum of the U.S. Army isn’t your father’s military museum, not by a long shot. This high-tech, modern museum connects America’s past with its present through soldiers’ voices, experiences and stories. Within its walls, you’ll learn about the stories of innumerable individual soldiers — the men and women of all heritages who have […]
Get Thready for the 60th Annual Needlework Festival

Celebrate all forms of needlework at this annual festival in Fairfax County VA!