Roanoke, the Star City of the South, is the thriving economic and transportation hub city of Southwest Virginia. The spring tour features private homes and gardens in the lovely Lakewood neighborhood, which has not been featured on Historic Garden Week for over 40 years. This hidden gem of a community offers varied architectural styles and gardens. From an English Arts and Crafts home built in 1926 to a traditional 1950s Colonial, each home is full of historic charm and modern updates for today’s families. Each property boasts a pool and an outdoor entertaining area. There is even an expansive tree house constructed for family time during the pandemic. Featured gardens present a variety of hardwoods and plantings, including over 200 boxwoods and a “Peter Rabbit Garden.”