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Discovering the Charm of Virginia’s Seven Cities

I live where the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay converge and there are a lot of names for where we live; Hampton Roads, Tidewater, “The 757”, and sometimes, “The Seven Cities.”

Exploring Roanoke: Your Guide to a Perfect Weekend Getaway

Nestled in the Roanoke Valley is it’s namesake, the City of Roanoke, the largest city in Southwest Virginia.   Incorporated as Roanoke in 1884, the area has history that goes back to 1852 when it was known under the name of “Big Lick.”