Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, May 30, 2025
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2025 Virginia Network Annual Conference
2025 Virginia Network Annual State Conference Lodging
We encourage attendees to visit our conference sponsor, chocolatepaper. Voted one of the best in shopping in Roanoke and SW Virginia, enjoy their vast selection of fine chocolates, creative greeting cards, beautiful gift wrap, and fun and contemporary gifts. Conference attendees will receive a 10% discount on their purchase by showing their name badge or a copy of their conference registration at check-out!
Among the Stars: Expanding our Professional Constellations
FRIDAY EVENING:
- 4mi / 10min drive from Hotel Roanoke
- Scenic overlook above downtown and under the iconic star!
SATURDAY MORNING:
Taubman Museum of Art - Sidewalk Art Show
- Downtown Roanoke: Sat & Sun 10am - 5pm
- 1 min walk from Hotel Roanoke
- Annual outdoor art show along the streets surrounding the museum
- Downtown Roanoke: 8am - 5pm
- Virginia’s oldest running farmer’s market
- 5min walk from Hotel Roanoke
SATURDAY AFTERNOON:
Virginia Museum of Transportation
- Sat 10am-5pm
- 0.5 mile walk from Hotel Roanoke
- Huge collection of diesel, steam, and electric locomotives
- Family friendly with interactive exhibits
Explore Park - Treetop Quest
18 min drive from Hotel Roanoke off the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Explore Park’s aerial adventure course and zip-lines
- Grab lunch in Explore Park at Bruh Tavern
Explore the Roanoke River Greenway
- Over 30 miles of paved greenway along the Roanoke River
- Bike/e-bike or tube float rentals from Roanoke Mountain Adventures
- Views & Brews E-Bike Tour: 2-5pm
- 2 miles / 7 min drive from Downtown Roanoke
- Must-visit destination for salvage enthusiasts
- Collection of old, historic, weird, and wonderful treasures
Visit Franklin County - Moonshine Capital of the World
- 40 min drive from Downtown Roanoke
- Visit area distilleries and learn the history along the Moonshine Heritage Trail
SATURDAY EVENING:
- Downtown Roanoke: Sat 11am - 8pm
- $15 - unlimited pinball play!
- 4mi/10min drive from Hotel Roanoke
- Scenic overlook above downtown and under the iconic star!
Additional resources for lodging, attractions, and things to do:
Roanoke, VA, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is known for its award-winning outdoor amenities, endless trails, public art, museums, shops, and historic attractions. There’s so much to do and enjoy as a party-of-one or with the entire family. We hope you’ll stay for the weekend and make the most out of this stunning SWVA city!
THURSDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING:
Guided walking tour of the historically black, Roanoke-Gainsboro Neighborhood with Jordan Bell, President of Gainsboro Revisited
- 5min walk from Hotel Roanoke
- Time/Meeting Location: TBD
- Self-guided tours available
Social under the Star! - an exclusive VA Women’s Networking event
- Time: 5-8pm
- Location: Mill Mountain Discovery Center by Roanoke’s iconic star overlook
- RSVP to join us!
BEYOND THE CONFERENCE
We would like to thank Virginia’s Blue Ridge for
sponsoring our Social under the Star networking event
Suggested Weekend Itinerary