Roanoke Star
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The Roanoke Star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, is the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star. It was constructed at the top of Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia in 1949 by th
Roanoke Star seen at early evening
The Roanoke Star on its first night lit in white following the Virginia Tech massacre. Note several sections out.
View from the overlook in front of the Mill Mountain Star.
The Star as captured at dawn by UK photographer Kevin McDonnell in the Fall of 2006.
Scenic viewpoint
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A scenic viewpoint—also called an observation point, viewpoint, viewing point, vista point, scenic overlook, etc.—is an elevated location where people can view scenery and photograph it. Scenic viewpo
Roanoke Star
…patriotic holidays). The star has become a symbol of Roanoke and the source of its nickname "Star City of the South", and it along with its accompanying scenic overlook are popular tourist destinations in the area. Mill Mountain is a 1,703-foot-tall (519 m) peak that stands detached from surrounding ranges and lies…
Scenic overlook in Scioto Trail State Park, Ohio
Scenic overlook in the Outeniqua Pass, South Africa, over George and the Indian Ocean. Parking and picnic tables are provided next to the road.