I'll start by saying that this is the most powerful war museum I've been to. It really stops you in…read moreyour tracks and makes you realize that these boys had lives back home. They had families, girlfriends, friends, farms, etc. No other museum I've been to has been able to capture the detail that this one does. If you get the chance to visit, please talk to Chris if he is around. He was very friendly and gave me my own little tour. He also seems to know everything about all the Bedford boys and their things in the tribute center. I can't say enough good things about this establishment. I will definitely be stopping in when I have more time.

If you're anywhere near Bedford, do yourself a favor and stop by the Bedford Boys Tribute Center…read more It's one of the most heartfelt and moving places I've visited. Dedicated specifically to the Bedford boys and remembering them. The center is small but packed with meaning -- located in the original drugstore where news of the D-Day losses first reached the town. Ken and Linda gave one of the best, most genuine tours I've ever had. You can tell how much care and passion they've put into preserving the stories of the young men from Bedford who were part of Company A. It's not just names on a wall -- these are full lives, memories, families, and sacrifices, honored with much respect and attention to detail. You'll see real letters, uniforms, personal effects... things that hit different when you're standing where their stories started and ended. Thank you, Ken and Linda, for making history personal and for keeping the memory of these men alive. This place deserves every bit of attention it can get.

Such a nice museum. A little bit of everything and great assortment of dinosaur fossils. Would…read morenever had expected this in Martinsville. Took our Grandson and he really enjoyed it. Also was able to get a free day pass for all of us at the library

Awesome Attractions with the Life size replicas of the Animals, the Dinosaurs and We took some…read moreamazing photos. My Client really enjoyed Himself, We were also Greeted by such a Wonderful Staff, It was my first time Ever entering the Museum and I really enjoyed it too. I've been back several times and My Client and I are planning on visiting again. He's invited His family to come down from Christiansburg and they did, They too enjoyed it and purchased a lot of things which made my client very happy because He was the beneficiary of all the items.

I was here for the Roanoke Pinball Museum…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/roanoke-pinball-museum-roanoke?hrid=_aVRvVUx4AoYrhkv-k-7Cw but spent some time in the atrium and later at the Candy Store https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-candy-store-roanoke?uid=hWDybu_KvYLSdEFzGrniTw. Roanoke has gathered a number of different experiences into this one location and made it quite special. The Harrison Museum of African-American Culture, Kids Square Museum, Mill Mountain Theatre, Roanoke Pinball Museum, Roanoke STARCADE, and the Science Museum. All with one box office and one central atrium. Converted from an abandoned warehouse, it was initially just the art museum, theatre, history and science museum. But it's expanded its tenants and brought a cultural star to the Star City. Awesomesauce. You might find street parking but you'll probably do better with one of the nearby parking decks. [Review 13799 overall, 1120 of 2020, number 1233 in Virginia.]

Stopped by here on my way to my hotel stay and so glad I did! There is so much inside to explore…read moreand check out! Centrally located within walking distance of tons and tons of stores and shops, restaurants, cafés and hotels. The perfect place to spend a day while on your stay in Roanoke Virginia

These caves were very interesting, and beautiful. I had never visited a cavern before and this one…read morewas a great first one to visit. It was very easy to get into and did not disappoint.

If you are a fan of caverns/caves, really consider this place. I thought they were interesting…read more Staff was great.Gift sop is bigger than I expected. But the view of these formations and their lighting was wonderful. I went early in the morning and was able to hear the water dripping and the stream running. Well worth the price (which I thought was a good price)

I had a day to entertain my two year old by myself in Roanoke. This place was perfect! It was in a…read moregreat location, just down the street from our hotel, so we walked. It was a reasonable price. It was the perfect size for her to get through in two hours. She had a blast going from room to room playing in all the different themes. She loved the playground area for climbing and slides. She also loved the little camping area. The Kroger exhibit was quite a hit as well. I loved that she was learning about all the different trades and burning energy at the same time. I also loved the details they put into each station. The news reporting with the live broadcast and microphones were really fun. The working cash register experience at the Kroger experience was awesome. The black light area was a lot of fun too. I think I had as much fun as she did! Definitely recommend for anyone with a toddler and at least two hours to get through it.

My son absolutely loved this place and there were so many activities to do. It's well worth the $9…read moreper person and the price is nothing at all. You can spend hours in here. There isn't time did mission and you can stay as long as you want. There's activities for just about every interest your child can possibly have, a market place, a salon, trains, jungle gyms, digging, construction, sensory play, a black room, literally everything. The staff keeps it nice and clean, but your expected to clean up after your child as well, of course. There's even a section for kids two and below. The only thing I wasn't really fond of was when we first walked in, the employee was talking to my three year old autistic child, and telling him the rules, which he really doesn't understand, and she was expecting a response back from him. Just because you don't know the nature of younger children, I think it's better to direct rules and everything to parents, so they can direct it to the child.

Is there anything to dislike about over 75+ pinball machines at one price as long as you like? Had…read morea ball for hours going from machine to machine that looked appealing. The one time admission for adults is $15. They offer senior discounts. The museum is on the second floor wgich is accessed by stairs, or elevator. Restrooms are on the first floor as well as a candy shop. I found all the machines that I played in good working order. Thankfully it was not too busy on a Saturday afternoon and had no wait for anything. I took a photo of everything I played, around fifteen pinball machines in around two hours and had a ball. Unfortunately my childhood machine "Time Warp" was not in their collection. A few favorites were Star Wars, Elton John, Mandalorian and Fun House which pastas there most popular. Easy recommendation and full 5 stars. My wrist got a workout, but was fun!

We had a great time playing pinball. Some of the older machines were better than the newer ones,…read morethough all of them were at least 30 years old. It was a bit surprising that they didn't have any historical information about the machines. The machines were in great working condition.

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest is a perfect pairing to the D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Get the…read morecombo ticket, you'll save a good deal of cash! There are guided tours available on a schedule, but we preferred to wander at our own pace. You can go in the house, just be nice and don't touch stuff. They had a free kennel on site, but we couldn't figure out how to work it, and dog's are allowed to stroll the grounds, so we just took turns going inside. I loved walking on the roof, and the cellar was extremely interesting! The shape of the home was intriguing, and there was a ton of information available to read and discover!!

Had the opportunity to travel back East to enjoy some fall activities with friends from my DC days…read more We chose to attend the annual Thomas Jefferson Fall Wine Festival at Poplar Forest. Something we used to do as a group. I once worked for a vineyard in Leesburg VA that closed in recent years yet reminisced with the owner of Notaviva a nearby vineyard that knew the owners. The Founder of Notaviva wrote a book about thier wine and farming journey, pairing elements of wine and music. I really enjoyed the cabernet franc from the property. It may be a surprise that you can order the wine in a bag. Not a bottle and not a box, but a packable bag! It was a beautiful November 70 degree day and the event provided programs, glasses and live music to name a few things. A beautiful day at this historic property. #FallFestival #WineFestival #JeffersonsPoplarForest #CentralVA