Old Southwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
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Our pick of the best Old Southwest Hotel Deals
Family Friendly 2-Bed Home, Pet Friendly
Everything was clean and very nice. Lots of extras provided, including coffee and a Christmas tree!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Comfortable bed, great living space and layout. Friendly staff, good breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
avid hotel Salem by IHG
We have been staying here for 4 years. It’s clean, everyone is nice. Breakfast is simple, but good. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Roanoke always delivers. It's decor, the staff, the amenities are always top-notch. It's like a trip back in time when quality mattered. It's why we've stayed here so many times and will continue to, it's nice to be taken care of properly. You don't just feel like the next random customer that ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
The room was clean and checkout smooth. I have two minor complaints that hold the stay back from five stars. (1) The toilet lid wouldn’t stay up without me holding it in place. This is problematic for me as a man. (2) The bathroom Door wouldn’t stay open on its own, not would it fully shut on its ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Roanoke Hollins
The staff was courtesy and helpful. The room was clean
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southwest
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.
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 The River Rock 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.
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.
