Route 617 Crossing, Blue Ridge Parkway
Route 617 Crossing, Blue Ridge Parkway is a road junction in Roanoke, Virginia. Route 617 Crossing, Blue Ridge Parkway is situated nearby to the suburb Garden City.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Roanoke Star and Mill Mountain Zoo.
Roanoke Star
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The Roanoke Star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, is the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star. It was constructed at the top of Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia in 1949 by the local merchants association to draw publicity and trade to the city. Roanoke Star is situated 2 miles northwest of Route 617 Crossing, Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mill Mountain Zoo
Zoo
Mill Mountain Zoo is a non-profit zoo located atop Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia, dedicated to fostering connections between people and wildlife to promote conservation and environmental stewardship. Mill Mountain Zoo is situated 2 miles west of Route 617 Crossing, Blue Ridge Parkway.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Garden City and Vinton.
Garden City
Suburb
Garden City is a Roanoke, Virginia neighborhood located far southeast Roanoke, abutting Mill Mountain. It borders the neighborhoods of Morningside and Riverdale on the north, and Mill Mountain and Southern Hills to the west. Garden City is situated 1½ miles west of Route 617 Crossing, Blue Ridge Parkway.
Vinton
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Vinton is a town in eastern Roanoke County, Virginia, United States. The population was 8,059 at the 2020 census. Vinton is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area and the Roanoke Region of Virginia.
Roanoke
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Roanoke, Virginia, called the "Star City of the South" and "Magic City," is a charming city with beautiful views. A colorfully lit 100-ft star atop Mill Mountain graces the Roanoke Valley.
Route 617 Crossing, Blue Ridge Parkway
- Type: Road junction
- Category: transportation
- Location: Roanoke, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.23605° or 37° 14′ 10″ northLongitude
-79.8991° or 79° 53′ 57″ westElevation
1,135 feet (346 metres)Open location code
879264P2+C9GeoNames ID
9881680
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