West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 West End Hotel Deals
The West End Flats
Everything was clean and well stocked.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Great hotel, staff was amazing and so accommodating, they allow pets, but it didn’t smell like they allow pets. Great hotel will stay there again for sure.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Right of the interstate, pet friendly and good amenities
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
The room smelled like cigarettes no smoking hotel /motel no elevator Distance was too far to Virginia tech said 30 minutes more like 50 minutes had three nights only stayed one night.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
Clean large updated rooms. property was under remodel when I stayed but I’m sure it will look great once finished. I wasn’t impressed with breakfast, extremely limited so that is something that definitely should be improved. Lots of parking space.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Good.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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 Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
