Old Southwest Travel Guide

Roanoke

Popular places to visit

Center in the Square

Center in the Square

Find out about the history of Roanoke when you take a trip to Center in the Square. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

Center in the Square
Mill Mountain Star which includes outdoor art

Mill Mountain Star

Visit this iconic mountaintop landmark and admire panoramic views over the city of Roanoke. Look up at the symbol from the city at night when it shines bright.

Mill Mountain Star
Virginia Museum of Transportation

Virginia Museum of Transportation

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Virginia Museum of Transportation during your travels in Roanoke. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.

Virginia Museum of Transportation
Taubman Museum of Art

Taubman Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

Taubman Museum of Art
Mill Mountain Park

Mill Mountain Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mill Mountain Park, a lovely green space in Roanoke. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Mill Mountain Park

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

If Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Roanoke.

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Things to do

Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

£18
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Sharp Top Mountain

Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour

£10
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke

3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke

£81
per adult
3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke
Mountain Bike Tour from The Roanoke Star

Mountain Bike Tour from The Roanoke Star

£103
per adult
Mountain Bike Tour from The Roanoke Star
3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains

3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains

£248
per adult
3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
E-Bike Mural Tour of Roanoke

E-Bike Mural Tour of Roanoke

£65
per adult
E-Bike Mural Tour of Roanoke
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Top hotels in Old Southwest

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

3 out of 5
7860 Plantation Rd, Roanoke, VA
The price is £76 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£76
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem

3 out of 5
140 Sheraton Dr, Salem, VA
The price is £72 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£72
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,228 reviews)
"This was a stopover for us on our way further south. Staff were friendly, hotel was clean. If I get tired on my drive back north, this will be our stop."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area

2.5 out of 5
179 Sheraton Drive, I-81 Exit 141, Salem, VA
The price is £56 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£56
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Days Inn by Wyndham Roanoke/Hollins Near I-81

Days Inn by Wyndham Roanoke/Hollins Near I-81

2 out of 5
8118 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA
The price is £67 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£67
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (898 reviews)
"Very clean, respectful and value. Best stay I’ve had in all my travels and definitely for the money"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Roanoke/Hollins Near I-81
The Liberty Trust

The Liberty Trust

4 out of 5
101 S Jefferson St, Roanoke VA 24011, Roanoke, VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £128 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£128
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,216 reviews)
"I was good. Nice restaurant"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

The Liberty Trust
Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall

Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall

3 out of 5
5040 Valley View Blvd North, Roanoke, VA
The price is £86 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£86
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Like the space and the people that are working on the hotel."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
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Roanoke showing interior views

Downtown Roanoke

If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Taubman Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Roanoke

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