Franklin-Colonial Travel Guide
Roanoke
Visit Franklin-Colonial
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

Quality Inn Tanglewood
"Towels had stains on them, room was outdated and dark. Smelled a little musty too in the two rooms we had."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
"The hotel was very unique clean"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
"The bathroom sink was not wiped down well. There was soap and toothpaste film around and behind the sink. There was some sort of dirt on the bathroom floor. When we took out the mattress from the sleeper sofa, it had dirty sheets on it. We have stayed here several times, so it was disappointing to ..."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Liberty Trust
"The hard product is excellent — gorgeously renovated historic building, comfy beds, great location. Restaurant is not great — extremely salty crab cakes — and front desk service is indifferent at best."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Franklin-Colonial

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.
Old Southwest
Old Southwest might not have many top sights, but Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.




