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
Find out about the history of Roanoke when you take a trip to Mill Mountain Star. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
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.
Top hotels in Old Southwest
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Price a little steep for the condition of building
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Breakfast wasnfine
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Staff was very friendly, but our room could have been cleaner. The rooms are very basic. Overall it was a good value for the money spent and good for a quick one night stay. Convenient location to local attractions!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Would stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Roanoke/Hollins Near I-81
Clean
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful historical hotel in the main downtown area all within walking distance. Plenty of shops and restaurants. Hotel accommodations were very nice and had a decent fitness center.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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 Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square.
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.
