Roanoke Rapids: A Historical Charming City of North Carolina
Located in the Northern Halifax County with the county line following the Roanoke River, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is a historic city with its plethora of historical sites. This city may be small in size but it is rich with history and attractions including the well-known The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail, which is the cities oldest historical site. There are several restaurants, bars, shops and hotels in the city downtown area where you can stay and spend a day exploring during your visit.
Best Time to Visit
The summers are hot and dry in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, while winter season is very cold and wet, not ideal to explore the outdoors and historic sites. The best time to visit is during the months of May to June and August to October, when the weather is not too hot or cold. During this time tourists also flock to visit the city, so be sure to book you Roanoke Rapids, NC hotels ahead of time to secure your accommodation.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You will be transported back in time when you visit the historical sites in the city including the Roanoke Rapids High School building with its castle-like façade and embodies the elements of Tudor Revival architecture and Elizabethan Gothic. Aside from the High Scholl Building you can also check out Roanoke Rapids Historic District and Roanoke Canal which are all listed on the National Register of Historic Place. During your visit you can stay in Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke Rapids or in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roanoke which are both few minutes away from Royal Palace Theatre and Roanoke Canal Museum and Trails, which has educational exhibits on this historic canal.