Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, May 30, 2025
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2025 Virginia Network Annual Conference
2025 Virginia Network Annual State Conference Lodging
Among the Stars: Expanding our Professional Constellations
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
- Tentative time: 5-7pm
- Tentative location: Mill Mountain Discovery Center by Roanoke’s iconic star overlook
Friday evening:
Visit the Roanoke Star!!
- 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
Historic Roanoke City Market
- 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
Black Dog Salvage
- 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!
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BEYOND THE CONFERENCE
Suggested Weekend Itinerary