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Roanoke Real Estate Information Roanoke, Capital of the Blue Ridge, is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, it is also known as Star City for the huge lighted star overlooking the city from Mill Mountain, which stands between it and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Sprawling across the floor of the Roanoke Valley, Roanoke is Virginia's largest metropolitan area west of Richmond. Originally known as Big Lick, the city of Roanoke was established in 1890. Its location in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the middle of the Roanoke Valley between Maryland and Tennessee, made it the transportation hub of western Virginia and contributed to its rapid growth.
Today Roanoke boasts a bustling economy as the city is the center for industry, trade, health, education, travel, conventions and entertainment in Eastern Virginia. It has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the 100 hot spots for business development in the country.
Attractions of the city includes the Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium, Virginia's Explore Park, Mill Mountain Zoo, and the Virginia Museum of Transportation.
With stunning scenery, economic vitaliy, and plenty of recreational and cultural activities, Roanoke is one of the most attractive places in the Eastern United States.
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