Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide
Roanoke
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke
Mountain Bike Tour from The Roanoke Star
3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Top hotels in Downtown Roanoke
The Liberty Trust
The hotel is beautiful, clean, safe. The room with king size bed was just what we needed. We had stayed in a room with queen size bed previously and it was quite tight. The staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
Great location. Service and breakfast was excellent!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Fire Station One Boutique Hotel
very very nice
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Completely free for pet friendly
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Close to highway
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Nice place
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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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 Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Old Southwest
Old Southwest might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Jefferson Center 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 Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and The River Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
