Skip to content DIRECTIONS TO ROANOKE KICKBOXING CLASSES FROM DOWNTOWN ROANOKE, VA
Getting Roanoke Kickboxing classes from Downtown Roanoke Va, and some of the history of Roanoke, Va you will pass along the way
Begin near the Roanoke City Market in the heart of downtown. This is one of the oldest continuously operating farmers markets in Virginia (established in 1882!).
Head East on Campbell Avenue SE You’ll pass through the historic City Market Building, which has served as a food hall since 1922.
From downtown Roanoke Head North on Williamson Rd.
As you cross over bridge you will see railroad tracks below, you’ll notice Roanoke’s deep ties to the railroad industry. Roanoke was once nicknamed “The Magic City” because it boomed so quickly in the late 1800s thanks to the Norfolk & Western Railway.
Keep going up Williamson Rd the Hotel Roanoke will appear on your left and continue toward the Berglund Center—it sits at the corner of Williamson Rd and Orange Ave (US-460)
At Orange Ave/US-460, turn right (east).
Stay on Orange Ave about 1–2 miles, then turn right onto Gus W. Nicks Blvd NE.
Follow Gus Nicks Blvd east. As you cross into Vinton, the corridor carries you straight toward downtown. (This stretch functions as a main 4-lane approach to Pollard St
Turn left on N Pollard St. OMA Training Center / Roanoke Kickboxing Classes is at 120 N Pollard St
Some other sites you can look for while driving through Roanoke to get to The kickboxing Classes
Little history you’ll pass along the way.
1. Historic Roanoke City Market – Operating since 1882, it’s the oldest continuously running open-air market in Virginia. You roll out from this district if you start at Market Square.
2. Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center – Opened 1882 by the Norfolk & Western Railway; rebuilt/expanded over time and reopened in 1995. It stands just north of downtown on the way to Williamson Rd
3. O. Winston Link Museum / former N&W passenger station – Right by downtown; the museum sits in the historic rail station, celebrating Roanoke’s railroad DNA
4. The Roanoke Star (Mill Mountain Star) – The city’s symbol, built 1949, 88.5 ft tall, lit by 2,000 ft of neon; you can often spot it from town as you head out
5. Berglund Center – Major arena/complex at Williamson & Orange; it’s your landmark for hopping onto Orange Ave east.
6. Gish Mill (Vinton) – As you enter Vinton near Gus Nicks/Washington Ave, you’re close to this mill site—parts are 200+ years old and now being redeveloped; it’s on the National Register
