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Washington, DC is a very \u2018green\u2019 city with its many parks and abundant trees. When it comes to the outdoors though, Washingtonians tend to flock to our neighboring states, Maryland and Virginia. F<\/span>all is such a beautiful season to enjoy the outdoors; nights and mornings can be crisp but temperatures during the day are mostly very mild with a warm yellow sun sitting low in the sky, highlighting the yellows, browns, and reds of the trees and fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

A perfect time to pack a sweater, some good hiking shoes and..go on a weekend getaway. Recently, we did just that by exploring the town of Roanoke, Virginia and we decided to make the most of our time by taking an Amtrak Virginia train to get there. Here\u2019s all about our \u201crailway\u201d weekend:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Baby Dining Traveler Riding on Amtrak Virginia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Getting there: sit back and relax on Amtrak Virginia<\/h2>\n

Most of us know the drill when going on a weekend trip: don\u2019t waste any time and hit the road straight out of work on a Friday night. Only to get stuck in commuter traffic. Unfortunately a reality in many big cities. This time, we decided to really unwind instead by booking our Amtrak Virginia train to Roanoke from Alexandria, Virginia. Despite the small parking lot at the station, we found several open spaces, right in front of the building. At a cost of $15 per day it\u2019s a little bit more expensive than say \u2013 the long-term parking at Dulles airport \u2013 but for a weekend getaway, you\u2019re not breaking the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Friendly Conductor on our Way to Roanoke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Train Ride<\/h2>\n

Of course, we were also super excited to take our little one on the train and though traveling light, we did not have to worry about carrying snacks and beverages or about TSA lines for that matter!\u00a0<\/span>A very helpful train conductor helped us on board and to some comfy seats and we were happy to see there was plenty of space to stow the stroller plus our bags fit comfortably in the spacious overhead luggage racks. <\/span><\/p>\n

And that\u2019s when you can really sit back and relax. There are 120v outlets, a restaurant car (basic snacks, lunch kits, hot coffee, soft drinks) and a quiet car for those that want to really submerge into a good book, or take a nap. We did a little of both and after 4+ hours we arrived at our destination: Roanoke, Virginia.<\/span><\/p>\n

About Amtrak Virginia<\/h2>\n

For most of us living in DC, we automatically think of DC to NYC as the classic Amtrak route. However, there are many great destinations to be reached in Virginia by rail. On this particular route, I spoke to a handful of travelers that were thrilled that they didn’t have to sit in traffic to make it to their Virginia Tech games. Check out more of their Virginia routes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Hotel Roanoke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where to stay<\/h2>\n

The golden days of railroad transportation fueled the fast growth of Roanoke, a town then called \u201cBig Lick\u201d. Around 1882 railroad magnate Frederick J. Kimball picked this town to be a major railroad junction and with it came a steady flow of money from industry and travelers. \u00a0Those travelers found a place to stay at the newly built Hotel Roanoke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Renovated and restored in 1993, Hotel Roanoke (a Hilton Property) with its Tudor style fa\u00e7ade sits slightly elevated overlooking the city and of course, the railroad. \u00a0Which means our walk from the brand new Amtrak Virginia Roanoke Station<\/a> to our hotel room was literally a two-minute walk.\u00a0<\/span>The rooms are comfortable, its classic details well preserved, its location very convenient to the downtown attractions, Hotel Roanoke was just what we needed for our weekend getaway.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What to do in Roanoke<\/h2>\n

Go on a brisk hike<\/span><\/h3>\n

Especially when arriving in Roanoke later in the evening, you will not miss the iconic \u201cRoanoke Star\u201d, beaming with pride on nearby <\/span>Mill Mountain<\/b>. It is actually the world’s largest freestanding illuminated man-made star. Mill Mountain (which has a zoo on it, and hiking trails) can be hiked all the way up to the star, and we certainly gave it a good try but one wrong turn and a baby in a stroller proved a little too much this time to go all the way. We hiked to Mill Mountain from downtown which is doable but allocate plenty of time for this day activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At\u00a0Deschutes Roanoke<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Visit the many craft breweries<\/span><\/h3>\n

The reward for hiking (even if you don\u2019t go all the way to the top) is waiting for you in one of Roanoke\u2019s craft breweries. And boy they have that mastered it here. We visited three craft breweries; <\/span>Deschutes Brewery, Big Lick Brewing Company<\/b>, and <\/span>Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers<\/b>. All three have a very own distinct character and you\u2019ll simply have to try some beers at each of them. We loved the space at Big Lick, and the collaboration they have with Tuco\u2019s Taqueria Garaje, a taco and tequila restaurant right across the street. They will deliver food to you at the brewery as you\u2019re indulging in some fine brews. We thought it wise to eat some food before hitting three breweries so we actually had lunch there before, more about that below.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s difficult to pick a favorite but we certainly loved the barrel aged beers they served at Deschutes, we bought a friend a nice bottle as a little souvenir.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tuco’s Garaje<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eating<\/span><\/h2>\n

As mentioned, we were quite hungry after our hike so we chose <\/span>Tuco\u2019s Taqueria<\/b>, conveniently located across from Big Lick Brewery. At the risk of sounding clich\u00e9, you really are transported to Mexico as you enter this stylish, colorful and modern space. \u00a0Tasty chicken, pescado, and chorizo tacos and plenty of chips and salsa with some solid margaritas made for a fine lunch, before hitting some of the local craft breweries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leisurely walking from brewery to brewery we made sure we worked up an appetite for dinner at <\/span>Local Roots restaurant<\/b>, a place that is consistently recognized for its quality food and wine by publications such as Wine Spectator and USA Today.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it did not disappoint. \u00a0A vegetable salad (roasted broccoli, delicata squash, lemon, sweet potato, herbs, robiola cheese) and charcuterie board with lamb liver mousse were perfect appetizers to precede a handmade pappardelle with braised lamb neck and the Prince Edward Island mussels that I find myself still salivating over. Made with Benton’s bacon and rye whiskey, you should not be embarrassed to slurp up the leftover broth after there are no more shellfish left. So good!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Martin Luther King Monument, Roanoke, Virginia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Verdict<\/h2>\n

Roanoke in Virginia\u2019s beautiful the Blue Ridge Mountains celebrates the good things in life. There is no doubt that one travels to this place to enjoy the outdoors, and to be inspired by friendly Roanokers who take pride in their individual crafts. Traveling by Amtrak Virginia and seeing the gorgeous rolling hills slide by made our trip so much more relaxed and even more memorable. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our point of improvement would be the departure time on Sunday. An 8:45 am departure keeps you from enjoying more of Roanoke. I spoke to some of the conductors about it and they said that there may be more departures in the future pending the success of this route.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Amtrak Virginia. As always opinions are my own and I’ve done plenty of traveling on Amtrak on my hard earned Dining Traveler money.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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