We're so excited to celebrate with you all in Roanoke - also known as the "Star City of the South" (due to being home to, as legend has it, the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star). While Caroline grew up in Roanoke, the city has been a special place to both of us as we've explored the area together during our visits here.

Downtown Area Recommendations:

Tucos Tacos, Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint, The Hatch, Mill Mountain Coffee, Table 50, Sidecar

And most importantly: Texas Tavern -- an iconic late-night must

Other driveable favorites:

Fork in the Alley, Crystal Spring Grocery, River and Rail, Local Roots

Enjoy Roanoke's Beer Scene:

Downtown Area Breweries: Big Lick Brewing Company, Golden Cactus Brewing, Olde Salem Brewing Co., Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery, Twisted Track Brew Pub

If you're down to Uber: Parkway Brewing Company, Starr Hill Brewery

If you'd prefer wine:

The Jolly Grape

Valhalla Vineyards

Hit the links: Hanging Rock Golf Club

Take a hike (endorsed by John, of course): McAfee's Knob (~4 hours), Roanoke Star Trail (~2 hours)

Visit the Star!

Check out the 67th Annual Sidewalk Art Show (downtown)

Peruse the Taubman Museum of Art

Visit the Virginia Museum of Transportation

Wander through Black Dog Salvage