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.
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Top hotels in Franklin-Colonial

Colony House Motor Lodge
Beyond amazing. Gorgeous rooms. Retro awesome. Permanent fans and def repeats. JOY the manager behind sweet and holds so much pride in the lodge. See you soon!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Quality Inn Tanglewood

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Was good
Reviewed on 29 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
Nice and Clean. Good service.
Reviewed on 2 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 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 The River Rock and Jefferson Center.

Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Jefferson Center 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 The River Rock and Jefferson Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

