Old Southwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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 Old Southwest Hotel Deals
Family Friendly 2-Bed Home, Pet Friendly
We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO with our family and young children! The home was very clean, exactly as described, and made for a comfortable and relaxing trip. One of the best parts was how family-friendly it was—there were plenty of kid items available to use, which was incredibly convenient ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Price a little steep for the condition of building
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Decent place and fine for a short budget trip.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Good place to stay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Yes!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Roanoke/Hollins Near I-81
The staff was great, we were able to park in an area where they could keep an eye on our vehicles, we were able to have a small cookout away from the building near our vehicles. We were bummed the pool was not available. Very clean! Would stay there again!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southwest
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.
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.
Wasena
Wasena 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 Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square.
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.
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.
