Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide
Roanoke
Visit Downtown Roanoke
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.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
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
Top hotels in Downtown Roanoke
The Liberty Trust
"Great location. Nice rooms."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Promissory Hotel
"I loved the room It was very spacious.. I love the history of the building( architecture too) and the convenience to everything downtown."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
"Everything was good. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Fire Station One Boutique Hotel
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
"Room was clean, decent property with plenty of parking, could use an elevator"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
"Nice clean property. Would definitely stay again. The only thing I wish they had was regular half and half for my coffee in the morning. Everything else was good."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Roanoke
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 Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Greater Raleigh Court
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greater Raleigh Court and surrounding area, you can visit Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Franklin-Colonial
While Franklin-Colonial may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tanglewood Mall and River's Edge Sports Complex.
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.
