Franklin-Colonial Travel Guide
Roanoke
Visit Franklin-Colonial
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 Franklin-Colonial

Colony House Motor Lodge
"Place is really clean. Staff is very nice"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Quality Inn Tanglewood
"Front desk had to get everything approved on the cell phone"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
"I tried to be fair in my review given the age of the property. Pros: staff was very nice and check in went very smoothly. Cons: the hallways had an old, musty smell. Our room had bugs (not roaches) but about half inch long, black bugs. We killed three of them. The bathroom floor had hair on it and ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
"Clean, convenient, and nice staff members"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

The Liberty Trust
"The staff was wonderful and our room was spacious and clean. We really enjoyed talking to our bartender - Madison- and she made excellent drinks."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

avid hotel Salem by IHG
"Room is simple - not very large but plenty of seating and storage. Room floor needed a good cleaning - socks and feet black from walking on it. Beds comfortable - pillows not comfortable though - too soft - no support. Breakfast was amazing! The best part of our stay. Lots of options both hot and ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Franklin-Colonial

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 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.
Alpine Hills
Though Alpine Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center and Carvins Cove.
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.




