If all you know about Alabama comes from watching “Sweet Home Alabama” on direct TV you may be in for a surprise when you visit Roanoke. There’s a lot to do here, particularly for kids, so take our tips on what to hit when you make a trip to Roanoke.
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Learning to navigate around Roanoke, Alabama can be easy with a few simple tips. The average travel time to work is about 16 minutes per resident, which is great for those that do not like long commutes. This is a small town with tremendous character. The people are friendly and the median age is around 38 years old. This community with a population of just under 7000 people will increase the chances of finding exactly where you need to go. It is simple to find all the amazing Read on »
Roanoke, Alabama has a lot of attractions that many don’t know about. If you’re trying to figure out how to find those attractions that are going to give you a good time before you head on down, there are some things that you can do to make your vacation one of the best ever.
Check with the local Chamber of Commerce: Weeks ahead of time, you may want to contact the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. They will be able to send you pamphlets and booklets of all the attractions that many tourists tend to visit Read on »
Roanoke, located in Randolph County, Alabama has a population of a little less than 7,000 people. While the town is rather small, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything to do around the town. If you’re finding yourself in and around this town, there are many activities that one can partake in that are listed below:
Randolph County Historical Museum: Learn all about the history of Randolph County. Get more information in terms of the Civil War, learn about pottery made from the Indian tribes, as well as browse artifacts from as early as the 1800s.
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Nestled in Randolf County, Alabama you will find Roanoke, Alabama. With a population of 6,600 , the city offers a hometown feel. Roanoke is home to many notable citizens including Stan O’Neal, Ella Gaunt Smith and NASA Astronaut, Joe F. Edwards. Roanoke, Alabama is rich in history.
In the early 1930′s the town of Roanoke was knows as High Pine. During the creek uprising of 1936, the whole town was burn to the ground. After the burning the town was known as Chulafinne until becoming Roanoke on December 13, 1990. Read on »
There are some great nature trails in Roanake, Alabama. The best trail is Odum Trail. Odum Trail goes right up the long mountain ridge of Cheaha Mountain. The trail is marked on the south end of the trail. As long as you stay on the ridge of the mountain, you will be able to stay on track of the trail. The person that is walking the trial will have to be careful for the low bush that is all long the trail. There are also a lot Read on »
Alabama usually doesn’t boast “vacation destination”. However, Alabama is appealing because of its under-the-radar appeal. To prove it to you, here are five tourist attractions in Roanoke, Alabama, located in the midst of the Appalachian Mountains.
1) Lake Wedowee
This lake is considered the cleanest lake east of the Mississippi River with its 272 miles of shoreline, 10,000 surface coverage and year-round temperature of 62 degrees. Boating, fishing and swimming are just a few things to do while visiting the peaceful lake.
2) Flat Rock Park
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Located in central eastern Alabama, Roanoke is a small town in Randolph County. Although this tiny town only has 3 schools serving grades K-12, there are some very interesting places to visit sure to afford fond memories for visitors of all ages.
The Doll Factory was created by one of Roanoke’s early residents. From 1900 to 1925, Ella Gaunt Smith began making dolls in her home using molded plaster of paris heads. Each doll’s face was uniquely painted. It is interesting to note that dolls were made for both Caucasian and African-American children.
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