Mill Mountain Overlook
N 37° 15.053 W 079° 55.962
17S E 594652 N 4123237
A view of Roanoke Virginia as seen from the Mill Mountain Star, high atop Mill Mountain
Waymark Code: WMH2G
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2006
Views: 46
This overlook is easily accessible from either downtown Roanoke or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Parking is located nearby but you will have to walk to up a short paved path to the overlook in front of The Star. The overlook and star are located atop Mill Mountain, which afford you a wonderful view of downtown Roanoke and the surrounding area. The park closes at 9:00 p.m.
The Roanoke (Mill Mountain) Star was built first illuminated on November 23, 1949 and gave Roanoke, Virginia the nickname “The Star City of the South.” The Star was built at a cost of $28,000 and stands 88.5 feet tall, weighs 10,000 pounds and is 1,847 feet above sea level and 1,045 feet above the city of Roanoke.
Type of overlook: Walk by
Picnic tables: yes
Benches: yes
Water/restrooms: no
Overlook designation: Designated
Elevation: 1,847.00
View:
Downtown Roanoke, Virginia and the surrounding Roanoke area known as the Roanoke Valley
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Visit Instructions:
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