The Roanoke landmark that gives the city it's nickname, stands 100 feet tall and is illuminated at night
What is The Mill Mountain Star?
100
The original name of Roanoke VA because of a large chunk of salt that brought animals to the area near the river
What is Big Lick?
100
A professional basketball player who was born in Roanoke. He played for duke in college and started out at the Orlando Magic but now plays for the L.A. Clipppers.
Who is J.J. Reddick (Jonathan Clay Reddick)?
100
An event sponsered by McDonalds on the weekend before March 17 it is rated the 8th best of its kind in the nation after it is a celebration hosted by Corned Beef and Company
What is The St. Patrick's Day Parade
200
A historic Roanoke land mark that sits across from the Taubman Art Mueseum. It was built in 1882 has had guests such as presidents, governers and sports and film stars. It is also famous for it's peanut soup.
What is The Hotel Roanoke?
200
a natural disasterwhich killed 22 people and caused 800 million in damge that occured on election day
What is the Flood of 1985
200
A professional running back born in Roanoke. He was named New York Giants MVP in 2000, 2002 and 2004. He was awarded NFL player of the year by Sports Illustrated in 2005. His borther's name is Ronde.
Who is Tiki Barber?
200
An event held over Memorial day weekend in Elmwood Park featuring arts, crafts and music.
What is Festival in the Park
300
A Red and White neon sign situated on campbell avenue that contains the numbers 10, 4, and 2 and shaped like a bottle cap.
What is The Dr Pepper Sign?
300
a group of mountain known specifically for there color in which Roanoke is located.
What is the Blue Ridge Mountains
300
The Mayor of Roanoke City
Who is David Bowers
300
A place that holds over 130 animals and 77 diffferent species. It used to be represented by Ruby the tiiger before she passed. It houses 6 endangered species within its walls and is near the Roanoke Star.
What is Mill Mountain Zoo
400
a Roman Catholic Church located on North Jefferson Street. It is famous for its stained glass windows including one featuring St. Patrick holding a shamrock. It operates Roanoke Catholic School
What is St. Andrew's Catholic Church?
400
A battle in the war between the states which took place in Roanoke VA in 1864.
What is Hunter's Raid
400
A Roanoke native who became a famous Las Vegas singer with his hit song "Danke Schoen".
Who is Wayne Newton?
400
An interrestingly shaped art mueseum in downtown roanoke which has a large collection of 19th and 20th century art work, a glass atrium and Norah's Cafe
What is the Taubman Mueseum of Art
500
This historic cemetery hold people from as far back as the earlier 1890's and is currently run by First Baptist Church in Gainsboro and is located on NE Orange Avenue.
What is Old Lick Cemetery?
500
The railroad which ran through Roanoke VA has since merged with Southern Railroad.
What is Norfolk and Western
500
A local female news reporter from wdbj7 who was shot and killed on live tv.
Who is Alison Parker
500
A holiday celebration in downtown Roanoke which iincludes carrage rides, roasted chestnuts, a tree lighting and a Christmas parade.