Old Southwest 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 Old Southwest
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
"Breakfast was quite disappointing; boiled eggs were served in place of the usual eggs and sausage hot entrée"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
"we had a comfortable stay the staff was super sweet"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
"Should have been made aware that the entire lobby area was under deep renovation. Breakfast in meeting room. Room was next the elevator - noisy! Room so small. Shower and toilet so close. Least favorite hotel rom design ever! Not worth $265 - !!!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
"Room was clean. Breakfast was good but a little skimpy."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Love this hotel! The only down-side about our room was the bathroom. We were in room 239 and the room was nice and large and then we walked into the bathroom. The door just missed hitting the toilet. Beautifully appointed but absolutely no room. Extremely disappointing."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southwest
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.
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.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation 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.
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.
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.
