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
"This property is very dirty, has an awful smell, pretty sure it has mold. and i felt unsafe!"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

The Liberty Trust
"What a wonderful hotel!"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
"The Roanoke Inn and Conference Center was AMAZING. It had several restaurants, a pool, hot tub, spa, bar and a TON of history."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood-Rt 419&i581 by IHG
"Staff for breakfast very friendly. Front desk were helpful and friendly. The breakfast had a wide variety and hot dishes were constantly refreshed."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

avid hotel Salem by IHG
"Comfortable stay. Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great location!"
Reviewed on 24 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.
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.
Airport
Though Airport may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Valley View Mall and Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center.
South Roanoke
While visiting South Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like River's Edge Sports Complex and Mill Mountain Park.
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.




