Interested in fun facts and the history of Roanoke, VA?
Then read on!
1. Roanoke is known as the "Star City of the South" due to the Roanoke Star, which is the largest freestanding illuminated star in the world, located on Mill Mountain.
2. The city is home to the Virginia Museum of Transportation, which features exhibits on steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, railroad artifacts, and vintage automobiles.