Old Southwest Travel Guide
Roanoke
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Popular places to visit
Center in the Square
Enjoy a stop at Center in the Square, an entertaining place to visit in Roanoke. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St. Andrews Catholic Church
After visiting St. Andrews Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Roanoke. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Old Southwest
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
"Okay hotel, rooms were very dirty. I'm not sure they were cleaned at all because we found several items, trash items, etc of that sort in our room. Didn't look wiped down either. Breakfast was okay, nothing special. Cheap rooms for cheap stuff"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
The Liberty Trust
"Great property in an old bank building reimagined into a boutique hotel, well located centrally in downtown. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
"Very clean room. Shower was great. Breakfast was as expected. Bagels, cereal, yogurt, muffins. All good."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
avid hotel Salem by IHG
"Clean hotel friendly staff"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
"Close to my meeting. Breakfast could have been a bit better but was ok. Spacious, clean room. Pretty quiet area. Staff nice. Good parking"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
"First time stay. Amazing property, everyone was attentive and helpful. We definitely want to come back."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old Southwest
Downtown Roanoke
If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation are top sights worth seeing.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Greater Raleigh Court
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greater Raleigh Court and surrounding area, you can visit Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Franklin-Colonial
While Franklin-Colonial may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tanglewood Mall and River's Edge Sports Complex.
Belmont
Belmont might not have many top sights, but Taubman Museum of Art and Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
