Center in the Square, Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America

Situated in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, the Center in the Square is an art organization that is home to the area’s art, science, and history museums, as well as dance, opera, and live professional theater. It was produced from a passion for supporting an impoverished post-World War II downtown area and has opened to the public in 1983 with over 40,000 visitors in its first week. Today, Center in the Square welcomes over 400,000 visitors on which 200,00 are school children. The building houses an array of museums in one roof, typical large aquariums, and a horde of events year-round, making it a haven for sciences, arts, and culture.

After a tour at the Center in the Square, tourists can explore the rest of Roanoke and its other different attractions. There are also a lot of accommodations that can be found around the area that caters to every tourist’s needs. Featuring an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center offers rooms with a private bathroom and a seating area. King George Inn also boasts its proximity to the Mill Mountain Zoo. Cycling is a popular activity around the city. A glass of wine at Valhalla Vineyards shouldn’t be missed while in Roanoke, the winery opened in 1994 and produces one of the most award-winning estate wines. Mill Mountain Zoo also hosts around 85 animals of 35 different species, which includes the red panda and the snow leopard, both endangered species.