Things to Do
Explore Park
Explore Park is where adventure begins! Soar through the trees on the Treetop Quest aerial adventure course, featuring zip-lines and challenge obstacles for ages four and up. Stay overnight in a cabin, yurt, or primitive campsite. Spend the day on our hiking or mountain bike trails. Enjoy a craft beer or Virginia wine and cider at Twin Creeks Brewpub. Stop inside our visitor center to browse our gift shop featuring artisan crafts and parkway memorabilia. Learn more about Explore Park's amenities and features below.
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Featuring community events, summer camps, athletics programs for youth and adults, therapeutic recreation services, and recreation classes and programs for all ages. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism also operates and offers public programs at its facilities. For more information, see current programs and schedules at the Parks, Recreation and Tourism facilities below:
McAfee Knob
McAfee Knob is one of the most photographed sites along the Appalachian Trail. The knob features a 270-degree panoramic view of the Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the west, Tinker Cliffs to the north, and the Roanoke Valley to the east. Learn more about the hike to McAfee Knob below.
- McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle Service and Reservations
- Directions and Trail Maps
- Parking Restrictions
- Trail Information
- Other Local Hiking Destinations
Roanoke County Public Libraries
Roanoke County's Public Library system "Meets You At You Wonder" at six local branches. Modern libraries offer more than just books, and visitors can find a range of media, programs, and events dedicated to helping patrons explore their interests and education. See more information about current programs on the Roanoke County Public Library website.
Roanoke Outside
Your one-stop site for finding outdoor recreation in the Roanoke Valley, from trails to mountain biking, and all the outdoor fun in between. Roanoke Outside highlights local outdoor events, recreational opportunities, and features a great list of outfitters for all your outdoor gear needs. See everything our region has to offer at Roanoke Outside.
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge is dedicated to promoting the greater Roanoke Valley to visitors from across the region and throughout the nation. This website highlights restaurants and fine dining, hotels and lodging options, and a comprehensive list of cultural events and attractions only found in Virginia's Blue Ridge. #BeATrailsetter. See VisitVBR.com for more information.