Old Southwest Travel Guide
Roanoke
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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 old building has only partially been rehabed. Several doors stick. I doubt the back door we used meets fire code requirements. The TV service is extremely poor - analog channels only. Hotel lobby is impressive and nicely appointed. Rooms only partially. Our king room had no couch as had been ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

The Liberty Trust

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Fabulous hotel and will definitely be returning."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

avid hotel Salem by IHG

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
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.




