Virginia's Explore Park

Address:3900 Rutrough Road
Roanoke, Virginia
Tel: (800) 842-9163

Come take a stroll through Virginia's Explore Park, a living history museum and recreational facility located at milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke County, Virginia The park's Historic Areas feature a unique blend of early western Virginia's eras and cultures. Totero Village gives guests a glimpse into the life of the Native Americans in this region in the 17th century and the Frontier Fort is a fortified homestead that was common to Virginia's western frontier in the 18th century. Visitors can explore a 19th century farm, a one-room school, and working grist mill. If nature is more up your alley, enjoy a walk through the woods, mountain bike along miles of trails, go fishing or picnicking. And if you still want more of Virginia's Explore Park, don't fret; great events are held at the park year round that include programs for children, adults and seniors as well as summer youth camps in history and the natural sciences.

What's your pleasure? How about some cool but thoroughly authentic interpretation of early Virginia history? Take a stroll through the woods or a spin on your mountain bike along miles of trails. Drop your hook in the Roanoke River. If you're hungry, enjoy a special treat at the Historic Brugh Tavern.