Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Roanoke
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.
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 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.
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.
Activities
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke
Our pick of the best Downtown Roanoke Hotel Deals
The Liberty Trust
The HVAC was loud in the room and blew either super cold or hot. It's a neat hotel, that has charm, but not really worth the hype. The restaurant for dinner is super limited menu, nothing great on it either.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Promissory Hotel
Room was very clean. Location is great. Room needs reading lights on both side of the bed. There were no towels or wipe down equipment in the gym.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
Thecstaff is great and very helpful. The room was nice and recently renovated. The downtown location is so convenient.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
I saw roach in the room
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Everything for our stay was wonderful but the “queen” beds in our room were more like double beds, or the smallest queen beds I’ve ever slept in. But that is really my only “complaint”. Great hotel, spacious room (we had a family suite with two “queens” and pull out sofa). The pool was great and ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
The front desk was pleasant and staffed by very helpful personnel.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Roanoke
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
