Roanoke
Welcome to the Meeting and Event Planning Guide to Roanoke, a city guide for meeting professionals. Bursting with breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant culture, outdoor adventure, and a strong arts scene, Roanoke serves as the ideal metro mountain destination, offering first-class amenities typically found in an urban center, while still maintaining a charming, friendly atmosphere. A five-time All-American City, five-time top Digital City, and one of America's Most Livable Communities, Roanoke sits in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, and area known for its spectacular vistas, and dazzling foliage. Beyond its spectacular setting, the Roanoke Valley offers a variety of meeting and event facilities, including two civic centers and IACC-approved conference center, as well as more than 5,000 guest rooms to accommodate delegates.
Roanoke is conveniently along 1-81, 168 miles west of the state capital of Richmond, and within a day's drive of more than half of the nation's population. A hub of transportation, finance, and industry for southwest Virginia, Roanoke is one of the few metro areas that offer immediate proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, …