Roanoke
Visit the Town of Roanoke and you’ll quickly be delighted with its charm and sheer quality of both shops and restaurants alike – each with its own character and charm. Plan to spend the day or better yet, the weekend. Less than a ten minute drive from southwest Fort Wayne and a quick 90 minutes from Indianapolis, you will see why it’s quickly become a powerhouse Northeast Indiana destination.
Eat
Roanoke was put on the map for it’s famous gourmet farm-to-fork restaurant, Joseph Decuis. The restaurant’s signature item is their farm-raised Wagyu beef which many have proclaimed as the best steak of their life. But this small town is loaded up with a line up of dining options that feed all of the hungry visitors and locals. The locals prefer their favorite gathering spots like the Roanoke Village Inn for dinner and Nick’s Junction for breakfast. Pick up a pizza from the Patio Pizza and BBQ, grab a coffee and sandwich at Moose and Mollies or wait in the line at Taste of Philly for one of their authentic Philly Cheesteak sandwiches. Meet the ladies for tea and wonderful lunches at the Parker Grace Tea Room and don't leave without checking out their upstairs gift shop. Treat yourself after shopping to a scoop or two of your favorite ice cream flavors at Jebi's Ice Cream. There’s so many new places to try so we encourage you to visit the Food and Drink section of this site to help plan your meals.
Shop
Come see why shopping in the Village of Roanoke is unlike any other shopping experience. Park your car and then casually stroll from one charming shop to another. There’s a great energy in Roanoke and shoppers are always delighted at the quality of the shops and the merchandise. Walk into Ritual by michelle marie, a designer boutique filled with one-of-a-kind dresses and clothing items from Italy. Love art? We have several places to find original pieces at Crestwoods Gallery, Katharos, French Deal Fine Art Gallery and Tree of Life Gallery. Need something for your home? Then stop in at Saving Grace Vintage, The Barn, Revive Consign for on-trend home decor. Update your wardrobe at Peony & Rose Boutique, Ella Chic Boutique, Grit and Gallop or Magnolia + Moss or find something adorable for little ones at Lilies and Lilacs or Peekaboo Lane Baby Boutique (they monogram right in the shop). For gift items and jewelry, you may want to check out Paper Moon or Wonderfully Made. Quilters from all over the area come to Fabric and Friends for their huge selection of fabrics. Antique lovers will want to browse the selections at Antiques by Bruce Chaney located just outside of town. And if you are looking for treats then stop by Grandma Sue’s Pies, Proper Pastry, The Bread Guy or Snickle & Fritz Toy Company.
Play
Soar through the air on an 8 line canopy zip line tour at Zip Timber Lake and spend the night watching the stars at their modern campground, Camp Timber Lake. See herds of elk and bison at the LC Nature Park. Sample the award-winning wines at Two-EE’s Winery and spend the evening on their patio with friends. Get the group together and schedule your space at Game On, Virtual Sports Lounge with food, drinks and over 130 virtual sports and games in a family-friendly lounge atmosphere. Hillside Shooting Sport is a favorite destination for outdoorsman across the state. Roanoke is known for their well-attended events, including their summer Farmer’s Markets, Rolling into Roanoke Car Show, Taste of Roanoke and the Roanoke Fall Festival. See our events calendar for details.
