The Roanoke Region landed on another Top Ten list last month. The travel site SmarterTravel.com named Roanoke, Virginia as one of "America's Best Small Cities on the Rise ."

The site cited Roanoke's revitalized downtown area as one reason for its ranking. The new Elmwood Park amphitheater, pedestrian plaza at the City Market and Center in the Square were all named as factors as well. The outdoors was also a significant reason for Roanoke's recognition.

Roanoke joined cities such as Chattanooga, TN, Greenville, SC, Asheville, NC and Traverse City, MI. Thanks to the Roanoke Regional Partnership for sharing the good news!