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.
Roanoke Doll Factory: One of the main attractions that Roanoke, Alabama is known for is their doll factory. This is the factory that is known for the world famous Roanoke dolls. These dolls were handcrafted and known around the world. Browse the factory and learn more about their history, as well as how the inventor, Ella Gannt Smith started the company.
Lake Wedowee: This larger lake that sprawls more than 10,000 acres feeds off of the Tallapoosa River. This reservoir that is known for it’s spectacular wildlife and other recreational activities such as swimming, boating, fishing and more. Many professionals can be found here due to the overwhelming bass population.