A thriving community complete with many business and job opportunities, low unemployment, one of the best school districts in the state, proximity to exceptional health and medical care, access to some of the state’s most stunning nature getaways, and a warm community-driven small town atmosphere, appropriately describes the enchanting town of Vinton.

Located in central Virginia in the beautiful Roanoke Valley, Vinton is encircled by the majestic Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. But that’s not all, you’ll find yourself taken aback with all the breathtaking natural splendor surrounding Vinton. To the east lies one of America’s most scenic roads – the Blue Ridge Parkway, and to the south lies the serene water of the Roanoke River. Also, one of the nation’s most recognizable hiking trails, the Appalachian Trail, traverses its way through the town. And a few miles out of town is the crystal clear waters of the gorgeous Smith Mountain Lake. If you don’t feel more in touch with nature and the magnificence of Mother Earth in Vinton, you should check your pulse!

The small town of Vinton is home to about 8,000 people, and is part of Roanoke County. The city of Roanoke is just 2 miles to the west of Vinton. Major cities near to Vinton include the state capitol of Richmond, about 130 miles to the east; Charleston, West Virginia is 170 miles northwest; the center of North Carolina’s famed Golden Triangle of Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem.