Riverdale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Mill Mountain Star showing outdoor art

Mill Mountain Star

5/5(1 review)

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 Star
Downtown Roanoke is an awesome hangout with some great bars and restaurants

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.

Center in the Square
One of the many trains on display. It's not the best museum by any means but for $8, you can't complain.

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.

Virginia Museum of Transportation
Lovely entrance to a wonderful museum to see the Norman Rockwell exhibit.

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.

Taubman Museum of Art
Mill Mountain Star featuring mountains, a city and landscape 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.

Mill Mountain Park
Strong curves and lines of the Church

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.

St. Andrews Catholic Church

Activities

Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

AU$35
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Shenandoah Lake

Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$19
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
E-Bike Mural Tour of Roanoke

E-Bike Mural Tour of Roanoke

AU$127
per adult
E-Bike Mural Tour of Roanoke
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Our pick of the best Riverdale Hotel Deals

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport

2 out of 5
3695 Thirlane Rd Nw Roanoke VA
The price is AU$104 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$104
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Valley View Mall and Regal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (277 reviews)
Room was spotless and staff was very courteous

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

3 out of 5
7860 Plantation Rd Roanoke VA
The price is AU$151 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$151
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,083 reviews)
Staff was courteous and room was great

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
The Liberty Trust

The Liberty Trust

4 out of 5
101 S Jefferson St, Roanoke VA 24011 Roanoke VA
Stay at this luxury hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,306 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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The Liberty Trust
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton 

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton 

4 out of 5
110 Shenandoah Ave Ne Roanoke VA
The price is AU$288 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$288
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Room was super clean and up to date. Staff was nice and helpful!

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton 
Tru By Hilton Roanoke Hollins

Tru By Hilton Roanoke Hollins

2.5 out of 5
8161 Gander Way Roanoke VA
The price is AU$139 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$139
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was fine

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Tru By Hilton Roanoke Hollins
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem

3 out of 5
140 Sheraton Dr Salem VA
The price is AU$147 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$147
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,365 reviews)
Clean room.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale

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Morningside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Mill Mountain Star and Mill Mountain Park.

Morningside
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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.

Belmont
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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.

Riverland/Walnut Hill
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Mill Mountain

While visiting Mill Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Mountain Star and Mill Mountain Park.

Mill Mountain
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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.

South Jefferson
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Garden City

While Garden City 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 Park and Mill Mountain Zoo.

Garden City

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