Franklin-Colonial Travel Guide
Roanoke
Visit Franklin-Colonial
Popular places to visit

Center in the Square
Enjoy a stop at Center in the Square, an entertaining place to visit in Roanoke. 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.

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.
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 Franklin-Colonial

Colony House Motor Lodge
Place was very clean. Very happy i stayed
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Quality Inn Tanglewood

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Very comfortable stay
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Air conditioning broken
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Room was dirty, bed had black either mold or stains on mattress. Bathroom looked like they cleaned where you could see but not under the sink. Breakfast was nothing special.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
Check Franklin-Colonial hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Franklin-Colonial

South Roanoke
While visiting South Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like River's Edge Sports Complex and Mill Mountain Park.

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 The River Rock.

Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and The River Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mill Mountain
While visiting Mill Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Mountain Park and Mill Mountain Star.
