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GREAT OUTDOORS
Blue Ridge Parkway.
Largest metro in the western half of VA with a regional population of 331,319. 25 colleges and universities within an hour. Cost of living 12% below national average. “Top 24 Mountain Town in the U.S.”
-Outside Magazine. Over 1,000 miles of hiking and biking trails. Home to Virginia’s second largest lake (Smith Mountain Lake). 25 rivers and creeks. Over 30 miles of urban trails. IMBA Siler-Level Ride Center. 8,200 job opportunities. Home to Carvins Cove, the 2nd largest municipal park in the U.S. Over 100 annual festivals and events. America’s Toughest Road Race: Blue Ridge Marathon.Regional jobs board for career-finding ease. Nationally recognized foodie scene. Virginia’s Blue Ridge Ironman 70.3. Appalachian Trail. Roanoke GO Outside Festival. Longest-running farmer’s market in VA. 30 breweries, wineries, and distilleries. “More All-America City Awards than Any Other U.S. City,” -National Civic League. Over 20 live music venues. Regional airport with up to 44 flights per day. “25 Cities Millennials Can Afford and Actually Want to Live in” -Penny Hoarder. Amtrak service to Northeast and Chicago. Go Cross cyclocross race.
