Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
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- Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
2 mi. from city center
- Lynchburg Regional Airport
45 mi. from city center
- Piedmont Triad International Airport
90 mi. from city center
Convention Centers
Berglund Center-Spectra Venue Management
The Roanoke Civic Center continues to be Western Virginia's premiere full-service facility with a 10,500 seat Coliseum, 2,151 seat Performing Arts Theatre, 14,000 square feet Exhibit Hall, and a new 46,000 square feet Special Events Center.
Salem Civic Center
The Salem Civic Center, the hub of the James E. Taliaferro Sports and Entertainment Complex, became a part of Salem’s landscape October 1967. For more than 40 years the 7,000 seat facility has welcomed a who’s who of entertainment’s brightest stars.
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The views of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains are only the beginning of everything you can experience when you visit the area. For the water lover, Smith Mountain Lake, the largest man-made lake in Virginia, is only 45 minutes away from downtown Roanoke and offers over 500 miles of shoreline. The lake features a variety of opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating, jet skiing, and more for the adventurous visitor. The Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge is also home to a rich cultural history. Visitors can pay tribute to our country's fallen heroes at the National D-Day Memorial or learn about many of the Civil War Battles that took place in the region by following the Hunter's Raid Civil War Trail. Also, the birthplaces of Booker T. Washington and several U.S. Presidents are all worth the short drive to visit. This prosperous community of 300,000 residents is the financial and cultural center of western Virginia, offering first-class conference facilities, dining, shopping, and entertainment. The Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge is an ideal location for various types of meetings. The eclectic charm and modern luxury of our accommodations will suit every style and budget, all extending the traditional Southern hospitality that makes this region so welcoming. The Roanoke Valley is the destination where you can experience your perfect Blue Ridge Meeting.