Franklin-Colonial Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Franklin-Colonial
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.
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.
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.
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
3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Our pick of the best Franklin-Colonial Hotel Deals
Colony House Motor Lodge
Safe, clean, easy for pet, very helpful staff... Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Quality Inn Tanglewood
Nice big room
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
The room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. I hope to visit again!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
The whole hotel is flooded with air fresheners. I’m in my room and it is also pumped with air fresheners. It is just too much for someone that can’t handle them. I can’t even use them in my own home. I’m not happy. The hotel is very lovely otherwise.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Very nice room. Clean and comfortable bed. Room temps are easy to control. Water temp was great in the shower too
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Motel 6 Salem, VA
Clean room and very quiet area
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Franklin-Colonial
South Roanoke
While visiting South Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like River's Edge Sports Complex and Mill Mountain Park.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Jefferson Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Greater Raleigh Court
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greater Raleigh Court and surrounding area, you can visit The River Rock and Jefferson Center.
Old Southwest
Old Southwest might not have many top sights, but Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mountain View
Mountain View might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Jefferson Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Norwich
When in Norwich, you can plan a visit to The River Rock and Jefferson Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
