Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Roanoke
Popular places to visit
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 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
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Our pick of the best Downtown Roanoke Hotel Deals
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
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
nice, clean and walking distance from many shops and restaurants
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Fire Station One Boutique Hotel
Everything stood out! The room was beautiful with high ceilings and gorgeous decor. The concept of the store below was great! We enjoyed a few cocktails from the bar in the store. Location was great to restaurants. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will stay again!!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
The only thing I didn't like was the handle on the toilet was so hard to push down on. Other than that, I would highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Front desk person was pleasant, ground/facility/room was clean, and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Nice hotel. Perfect for price and location. Very efficient!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
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 Virginia Museum of Transportation.
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.
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 Jefferson Center 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.
