Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Roanoke
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.

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.

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.

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 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.
Things to do

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Top hotels in Downtown Roanoke

The Liberty Trust
Parking a was little distance away.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Promissory Hotel
Great location, close to the hospital which i was taking classes. Room was clean bright, spacious and laid out well. Staff very accommodating and lovely to talk to. Would definitely go back.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
Parking was a little confusing to start with but it was easy to get used to.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Clean and felt like new. Very comfy bed.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Staff attentive, received extra bedding almost immediately when requested. Breakfast was awesome. Great deal.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
customer service was polite with the construction that was going on at the Hotel
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Roanoke

Gainsboro
While there might not be top attractions in Gainsboro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Berglund Center and Taubman Museum of Art.

Old Southwest
Old Southwest might not have many top sights, but Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West End
While West End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square.

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.

South Jefferson
South Jefferson might not have many top sights, but Mill Mountain Star and Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Riverland/Walnut Hill
While Riverland/Walnut Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mill Mountain Star and Mill Mountain Zoo.

