Art & Architecture Walking Tour – Downtown

Come find the hidden treasures Downtown Roanoke holds with its unique sampling of art and architecture.

Whether you’re new to the Star City or a native Roanoker, you’re guaranteed to learn something as well as simply better appreciate the various artistic and architectural examples covered on this mile-long tour from the city’s center.

The tour will cover the immediate surroundings of the Taubman in downtown Roanoke, including landmarks such as Hotel Roanoke and the Higher Education Center.

Come with your walking shoes, open ears, and engaging questions as research fellow and seasoned historian James Moser leads this hour-long tour beginning and ending at the Taubman Museum of Art’s front doors.

Please be advised that this tour includes moderate physical activity that culminates to approximately 1 mile.

Registration required.

Members $10 | General Public $15 | Youth $5

If you’ve already taken this tour or think you’ll enjoy this one, we encourage you to register for a companion tour that explores Roanoke’s central business district, starting at the Museum on Salem Avenue and ending at the Poff Building on Franklin Road. Learn more by clicking here.