Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Roanoke and Salem have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
| City of Roanoke - Just about everything you could ever want to know about beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. This website features a history of the city, information you should know when relocating, links to area attractions, calendars of events, and even links to email local government officials. | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Franklin County - | |
| The Roanoke Times - Our local newspaper keeps Roanokers up-to-date on local, national, and international affairs. This site also includes news, weather, stock updates, and much more. | |
| The Roanoker - This is the magazine for any Roanoker or soon-to-be Roanoker. Locally written and published, The Roanoker offers interesting stories on local events, personalities, government, and issues. Annual Roanoker Awards for best day care, best restaurants, best place to take your mom, etc. are a very sought-after honor in the Valley. | |
| Arts and Entertainment | |
| Barter Theatre - | |
| Blue Ridge Arts Council - | |
| Center In The Square - If you ask almost any Roanoker what makes them proud of their city, they'll almost always tell you about Center In The Square. Located in our beautifully restored downtown, Center In The Square is home to The Art Museum of Western Virginia, The History Museum and Historical Society of Western Virginia, The Science Museum of Western Virginia, and Hopkins Planetarium. The arts are alive in Roanoke | |
| Gallery 108 - | |
| History Museum & Historical Society of Western Virginia - | |
| Mill Mountain Theatre - | |
| Mill Mountain Zoo - | |
| Natural Bridge Zoo - | |
| Science Museum of Western Virginia - | |
| Showtimers - Nonprofit community theatre | |
| Studios on the Square - | |
| Theatre at Lime Kiln - | |
| Virginia Museum of Transportation - | |
| Chamber of Commerce | |
| Bedford Chamber - | |
| Botetourt County Chamber - | |
| Floyd County Chamber - | |
| Franklin County Chamber - | |
| Giles County Chamber - | |
| Montgomery County Chamber - | |
| Roanoke Regional Chamber - | |
| Colleges and Universities | |
| Hollins University - | |
| New River Community College - | |
| Radford University - | |
| Roanoke College - | |
| Virginia Tech - | |
| Virginia Western Community College - | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Recreation | |
| Appalachian Trail - | |
| Blue Ridge Bicycle Clue - | |
| Claytor Lake - | |
| Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club - | |
| Smith Mountain Lake - | |
| Star City Striders - | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Roanoke Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Tourism | |
| Blue Ridge Parkway - | |
| Blue Ridge Travel Association of Virginia - | |
| Chateau Morrisette Winery - | |
| Dixie Caverns - | |
| Explore Park - | |
| Natural Bridge - | |
| Peaks of Otter - | |
