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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
"The room was very clean. The only issues was there was only one trash can in the room! There needs to be one in the room, and in the bathroom. The shower curtain needs to be changed out. The shower curtain kept sliding, allowing water to get out of the shower and on to the floor. I had to use a bottle ..."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Beautiful hotel- cannot wait to go back!"
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

The Liberty Trust

Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood-Rt 419&i581 by IHG

avid hotel Salem by IHG
Where to stay in Old Southwest

Downtown Roanoke
If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Jefferson Center 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.
Roundhill
If you're spending some time in Roundhill, Valley View Mall and Regal Valley View Grande are top sights worth seeing.
Gainsboro
While there might not be top attractions in Gainsboro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Berglund Center and Center in the Square.




