Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Top hotels in Gainsboro
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Very convenient for attending an event at the Berglund Center. Clean rooms and grounds. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
This historic property is worth a visit on its own! Our friends and family enjoyed a wind weekend stay for my son's wedding at the nearby Taubman Museum of Art. The staff was very attentive and we enjoyed
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Safe parking and clean room!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Very
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
The gentleman who checked us in was very helpful and friendly. We needed his help with locking the sliding door and he came immediately. He was also there in the morning refreshing breakfast and cleaning up after guests. I really appreciated his attention to details and I'm really sorry i didn't ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gainsboro
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain View
Mountain View might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and The River Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
