Old Southwest Travel Guide
Roanoke
Visit Old Southwest
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 Old Southwest
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
"Stay was decent and good enough for a short stay/stopover."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
"Great"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
The Liberty Trust
"The staff were kind and patient. The room was clean. The location was close to many of the events and shopping."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
avid hotel Salem by IHG
"This place was awesome everything was perfect"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
"Very nice hotel. Clean. Helpful staff. Good breakfast."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
"I’m always stay here when I travel. What an amazing place and staff are so friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Old Southwest
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.
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.
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 Mill Mountain Zoo.
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 Valley View Mall.
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.
