Once a state of rolling farmlands, Virginia is home to plenty of iconic food and wine, dating back to President Washington’s days. Whether you’re craving peanut soup, oysters or hand pies, we’re happy to share our favorite recipes with you!

Roanoke, VA : Wachovia Tower

Roanoke pictures: Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,444 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in Roanoke.

Welcome and Happy New Year to you! You're not going to find any resolutions here. Don't believe in them. Am only going to break them, so wh...

The rail yards in Roanoke,Va. Great lines, like a Hot Wheels track! Been a long, awesome day off!

Bottom of stairs (alternate angle)

General offices of the N. & W. Railroad in Roanoke (1883). Destroyed by fire.

Another view of the incline railway up Mill Mountain.

Looking south on Market street early on a weekday morning. The Norfolk Southern office is in the distance. HDR, three exposures @ F4 and photomatix.

Archie's on Williamson Rd. Archie's was owned and operated by Archie Parrish, and for many years served the best seafood in Roanoke. You chose your lobster from a tank in front where they were kept live.

The Patrick Henry Hotel in Downtown Roanoke in the 1950s

Roanoke Island - OuterBanks.com

Downtown skyline looking south on Jefferson St.

My experience at the luxurious Hotel Roanoke in Virginia's Blue Ridge.