Gilmer Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 Gilmer Hotel Deals

The Liberty Trust
Nice
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Do have pets so I don't know. Very business friendly
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
the room and public areas were exceptionally clean and we really enjoyed the breakfast.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Clean room, clean reception. Very friendly staff. Convenient location.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Good Food
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Motel 6 Salem, VA
No review at this time
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gilmer

Loudon-Melrose
While there might not be top attractions in Loudon-Melrose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Museum of Transportation and Valley View Mall.

Mountain View
Mountain View might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Shaftman Performance Hall 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.

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.

Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Shaftman Performance Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Melrose-Rugby
While Melrose-Rugby may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Valley View Mall and Virginia Museum of Transportation.