Things To See & Do
Here’s a fun way to explore Downtown Weldon with this easy walking trail.
Park the your car in the parking lot beside the Big Fish we call Rocky the Rockfish.
Grab your phone and follow this walking tour.
Discover…
- The Rockfish Capital of the World
- The Need for a Canal
- See the State’s First Railroad Building
- Watch trains 25 feet above the town
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To Start the Walking Tour
Explore on a
Free Loaner Bike
The purpose of the Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail Bicycle Loan Program is to give families and individuals the opportunity to have a healthy, safe, and enjoyable experience on the historic and scenic Roanoke Canal Trail. The program is intended for scenic, health and wellness cycling, walking and jogging.
Remember the Roanoke Canal Trail belongs to you, and you can and should be a part of taking care of it. Be a good steward of this great resource. Use it responsibly. Practice leaving it in as good or better shape than you found it.
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Relax along the
banks of the River
A trailhead for the Roanoke Canal Trail, this park offers an overlook with sweeping views of the rapids of the Roanoke River.
The site includes a picnic shelter equipped with tables and grills, as well as a playground, restrooms, walking trail and event grounds.
At the Weldon Boat Landing, the Roanoke River provides spectacular rapids, which residents and visitors enjoy maneuvering with kayaks and canoes.
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To Relax at River Rapids