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Roanoke, Virginia

Are you new to the Roanoke Valley? Thinking about relocating to Roanoke or Smith Mountain Lake? Whether you’re moving across town, across the state or across the country, I’m here to help you.

I have assembled the below information and list of links to help you in your search for information about Roanoke. Please let me know if you find or have a link you feel should be added below.

About Roanoke, Virginia

The Roanoke Valley is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. Collectively, the Roanoke Valley is comprised of several distinct counties and cities including Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Vinton, Botetourt County, Franklin County and Craig County.

Roanoke Valley Governments

Roanoke Valley
Roanoke City - http://www.roanokeva.gov/
Roanoke County - http://www.roanokecountyva.org/
Salem City - http://www.ci.salem.va.us/
Vinton - http://www.town.vinton.va.us/
Botetourt County - http://www.co.botetourt.va.us/

Smith Mountain Lake
Franklin County - http://www.franklincountyva.org/
Bedford County - http://www.co.bedford.va.us/

Roanoke Virginia Jobs

Young Adults Jobs Database (hosted by Roanoke City Economic Development)
MyHometownJobs (hosted by WDBJ7)
Roanoke.com Job Database (hosted by The Roanoke Times)
The Renick Group (professional recruiters)

Roanoke Valley Higher Education

Hollins University - http://www.hollins.edu/
Roanoke College - http://www.roanoke.edu/
Jefferson College of Health Sciences - http://www.jchs.edu/
Virginia Western Community College - http://www.virginiawestern.edu/
Roanoke Higher Ed Center - http://www.education.edu/

Roanoke Valley Schools

Roanoke City Schools - http://www.rcps.info/
Roanoke County Schools - http://www.rcs.k12.va.us/
Salem City Schools - http://www.salem.k12.va.us/
Botetourt County Schools - http://www.bcps.k12.va.us/
Franklin County Schools - http://www.frco.k12.va.us/
Bedford County Schools - http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/

Chambers of Commerce

Roanoke Regional - http://www.roanokechamber.org/
Salem/Roanoke County - http://www.s-rcchamber.org/
Smith Mountain Lake - http://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com/

History Markers in the Roanoke Valley

Salem - http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/
Roanoke County - http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/
Botetourt County - http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/
Franklin County - http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/
Bedford County - http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/

Roanoke Valley Outdoors

Appalachian Trail - http://www.appalachiantrail.org/
Roanoke Valley Greenways - http://www.greenways.org/
Virginia’s Explore Park - http://www.explorepark.org/
Roanoke Outdoors - http://www.roanoke.com/outdoors/

Places to Visit in the Roanoke Valley

Mill Mountain Zoo - http://www.mmzoo.org/
Center in the Square - http://www.centerinthesquare.org/
Science Museum of Western Virginia - http://www.smwv.org/
Valley View Mall - http://www.valleyviewmall.com/
The Grandin Theatre - http://www.grandintheatre.com/