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Walking Tours

The Southwest Virginia LGBTQ+ History Proposal offers three LGBTQ history walking tours in Roanoke, Virginia. In 2016 we launched our first tour, the Downtown Roanoke LGBTQ History Walking Tour. In 2017 we launched our second tour, the Old Southwest Gayborhood Walking Tour. In 2020, we began offering our newest tour, the Salem Avenue Historic District Walking Tour.

Our Roanoke LGBTQ History Walking Tours are free monthly walking tours exploring Roanoke’s queer past.

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Downtown Tour

*Online Resources for the Downtown Tour*

Did you know that Downtown Roanoke once featured as many as six queer bars? On our Downtown Tour, you will learn about the role of downtown businesses, common spaces, and highway life in shaping Roanoke’s LGBTQ history. Tour stops may include Roanoke’s after time nineteenth-century red bright district; places paired with the history of gay rights activism; and sites of conflict between local government, police, and the LGBTQ community.

Old Southwest Tour

*Online Resources for the Old Southwest Tour*

Did you know that Roanoke’s Old Southwest neighborhood is the city’s gayborhood? On our Old Sou

LGBTQ+ Visitor Information - Roanoke, VA

Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a vibrant and welcoming group to visitors from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community.

We support you to plan your next metro mountain adventure and search the incredible variety of outdoor trails & recreation opportunities, diverse arts & cultural scene, unique local flavors, and exciting special events that take place throughout the year.

There are also unique experiences and opportunities to connect with Roanoke’s local LGBTQ+ community and study more about the city's history.

"Roanoke is a magical place. When I moved here in 2001, a stranger in a novel city, I experienced the present of hospitality from so many people, who welcomed me in my authenticity and wholeness. I am glad to be part of our City Council who celebrates our rich diverse, multi-cultural and inclusive citizens and landscape. Welcome to Roanoke!"  — Joe Cobb, Vice Mayor and Member of Roanoke Municipality Council

The City of Roanoke earned the highest possible score of 100 points on the Human Rights Campaign's HRC (2023) Municipal Equity I

Celebrate Pride Month with the Queer Adventure Club

Hey Roanoke! June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community! This year, PLAY Roanoke is teaming up with local non-profit, the RDC to bring you the Queer Adventure Club (QAC)! Together, we’ve planned a variety of adventure-based activities starting this month, and offered throughout the summer.

QAC: Novel River Trail Sit on & Dine
June 8

This 57 mile long Rails to Trails project stretches from Galax to Pulaski. We will be biking a 15 mile section from Foster Falls to the Hiawassee River Bridge. This trail is rated mild to moderate. After our travel we will top to the iconic Draper Mercantile. A small historic village along the Recent River with one-of-a-kind shops and an astounding restaurant with delicious food.

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QAC: Wild Caving
June 22

We are going wild caving! Virginia is home to more 4,000 caves and caverns. Savage caving means no lights but the ones you carry, no marked paths, no hand rails, but loads of adventure. Our guides will take you under the ground to one of the many untamed caves in our area. Our caves sit comfortably all year round at about 55°F. So you can defeat the Summer

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