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 was a pain as it wasn’t on property. It was in a parking garage a block away designated to the fourth and fifth levels. I didn’t feel safe having to walk through a parking garage by myself. It would have been nice to have the option of having someone take the bags up to my room. I would have ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

The Promissory Hotel
Very clean and rooms were quite sizeable.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Price a little steep for the condition of building
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Decent place and fine for a short budget trip.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Good place to stay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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.

