Jenn C.
10/13/2024
This is the best and most famous thing to do when visiting Roanoke. We went right before sunset and it ended up being the perfect time. You sit on the hill opposite the star and once the sun goes...
The Roanoke Star
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1300 Prospect Rd SE
Roanoke, VA 24014
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is home to the iconic Roanoke Star, a regional landmark and popular tourist destination located atop Mill Mountain Park. Originally constructed as a seasonal Christmas decoration in 1949, the Roanoke Star has since become a permanent fixture in the city's skyline, standing at 1,045 feet above Roanoke.
Designed and built by Roy C. Kinsey and his sons, the Roanoke Star consists of three stars illuminated by 2,000 feet of neon tubes. Over the years, the star's colors have been changed to commemorate significant events, reflecting the community's spirit and resilience.
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John B.
9/27/2024
A majestic object that looks down on the city from a small mountain. The mountain has a series of trails, with more planned, so there is plenty of opportunity to spend more time than just looking...
Jeremy J.
11/4/2023
This was an awesome site that we saw while we were on our adventure through the Carolinas. This is the Roanoke star we came across the beautiful and seek while we were hiking up with the trails...
Laura S.
10/19/2022
I wish that we could give this 4.5 stars -- 5 for the Mill Mountain Star experience and 4 for the hike up the Star Trail. We arrived on a unseasonably cold and windy day on a Wednesday around...
Eric K.
5/3/2022
Having been to Roanoke a few times I was always curious about the Star & since you can see it from everywhere - I HAD to go to the top of the mountain to see it up close;) As I expected, the view...
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