Planning an Event in Lynchburg
Welcome to the Meeting and Event Planning Guide to Roanoke.
Welcome to the Meeting and Event Planning Guide to Roanoke.
Lynchburg at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 83
Average meal cost
USD 51
Total hotels
21
Total rooms
3,747
Convention center space
0 sq. ft.
Highlights of Lynchburg
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1. Highlight 1
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.
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2. Highlight 2
Speaking of convenience, the sprawling Roanoke Civic Center sits within walking distance of downtown Roanoke and several major hotels, as well as five miles from Roanoke Regional Airport, and six miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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3. Highlight 3
Before Roanoke began as an area of higher learning, outdoor recreation, and meeting excellence, pioneers first visited the area in the 17th century. Roanoke served as a farming area until the completion of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad in 1882 marked the start of rapid growth in the area.