Gainsboro Travel Guide
Roanoke
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.
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.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Gainsboro
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Exceptional property.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Great stay. Clean room and bathroom. Helpful staff. Great location to downtown Roanoke and to visit the Roanoke star (it’s beautiful at night. Gotta get there right before dark). Ample amount of parking space. Only downside, had to pay a $5 parking fee for booking through a third party. Fee was in ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Air conditioning broken
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Needed to get a break and get off the dark road during my trip. I pulled in and between the few hotels all together, Baymont was the most affordable so, as a frugal traveler, I made a reservation while sitting in the parking lot. Plenty of parking and brightly lit. This is important to woman traveling ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
