Franklin-Colonial 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.
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 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
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Franklin-Colonial
Colony House Motor Lodge
This was a great overnight stop on our road trip and I would plan to return for a longer stay as part of a Blue Ridge Parkway trek. We stayed in one of the back rooms facing the mountain in a spacious two queen room with our pup. I appreciated the levered door, giving an extra layer of privacy between ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Tanglewood
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Was good
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Clean room convenient to the airport
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Ive stayed here before and it was a better then average Country Inn and a 9.2 rating, so i stayed again, and although the hotel is actually decent, this stay started off good til I got ready to take a shower when I noticed A) the shower curtain was missing! B) when closing bathroom door, noticed ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Would stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Franklin-Colonial
South Roanoke
While visiting South Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like River's Edge Sports Complex and Mill Mountain Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain View
Mountain View might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
