Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Gainsboro
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Nice hotel. Perfect for price and location. Very efficient!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff, delightful old hotel with direct access to downtown and the Amtrak station ... minutes on foot!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
King suite was spacious, clean, well-lit, and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Speedy check-in, clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Liberty Trust
Clean room and lovely amenities!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Staff very kind and helpful (Aaliyah). Room was simple, clean and comfortable. I would definitely stat there again.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gainsboro
Downtown Roanoke
If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Williamson Road
While Williamson Road may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Berglund Center and Taubman Museum of Art.
