Old Southwest Travel Guide
Roanoke
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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.
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.
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
If Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Roanoke.
Top hotels in Old Southwest
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
The room we stayed in was a king suite. It was a very big room and clean. We had a pet so I appreciated that when they renovated they put in wood floors. The staff was very nice and helpful. Love the cookies when you get there. The breakfast was good. Great stay as we headed south for the ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Salem Va La Quinta was the best one we have been in, great service, clean, great breakfast and friendly!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Great spot!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Great price, friendly people/staff, will definitely stay again the next time in town
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Liberty Trust
Great location in a sweet little town filled with friendly people. Spacious room. Find little bar with limited menu. Service spectacular!
Reviewed on 5 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 Old Southwest
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.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and The River Rock 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.
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.
Mountain View
Mountain View might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and The River Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old Southwest Travel Guide
- Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
- Valley View Mall
- Berglund Center
- Hollins University
- Tanglewood Mall
- LewisGale Medical Center
- Center in the Square
- Mill Mountain Star
- Jefferson National Forest
- Roanoke College
- Virginia Museum of Transportation
- Salem VA Medical Center
- Jefferson Center
- Dixie Caverns
- McAfee Knob
- Harvester Performance Center
- Moyers Sports Complex
- Mill Mountain Park
- Mill Mountain Zoo
- Botetourt Sports Complex
- Roanoke Visitor Center
- City Market Building
- Roanoke City Hall
