Arts
The Center in the Square Complex, near the old farmer’s market downtown, is home to the Art Museum of Western Virginia, the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, Mill Mountain Theatre, the Valley Historical Museum, the science museum, Hopkins Planetarium, and the Opera House where the symphony performs.
Fun Facts
Population inside the city limits: 94,911
Metro area population: 235,932, including adjacent counties
Elevation: 940 feet above sea level
Area inside city limits: 42.9 square miles
Average daily temperature in January: 36.2 degrees Fahrenheit
Average daily temperature in July: 75.4 degrees Fahrenheit