Roanoke calls itself the “Star City of the South”, so it’s only appropriate that a giant star shines over the city, every night. The star is perched atop Mill Mountain, a big hill that stands right at the edge of Roanoke’s downtown. The Roanoke Star is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn on Mill Mountain Parkway and go about 3 miles. There are plenty of signs to lead the way, and access to the star is free. Roanoke’s star was constructed in 1949, and was originally intended to be lit only around the holidays. Everyone liked it so […]