Franklin-Colonial Travel Guide
Roanoke
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Looked recently refurbished. Very clean. Very comfortable bed. Many useful accessories e.g. iron, hairdryer, makeup cloth etc. Good location. 10 or so mins from downtown. Area felt safe. Very helpful and friendly front desk staff. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Roanoke.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Quality Inn Tanglewood
It’s business friendly and strategically located to many shopping centers. The parking was convenient too..
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Clean room. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Liberty Trust
Adorable hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Nice, comfortable room by the ROA airport! Friendly staff, airport shuttle available, and bagel bar breakfast. Be sure to check the address bc there are 2 Spark hotels close together!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very nice clean room, room service was excellent. Really needs to keep the coffeeshop open later then Noon. Even at a conference people want speciality coffee
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Franklin-Colonial
South Roanoke
While visiting South Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Mountain Park and River's Edge Sports Complex.
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 The River Rock and Jefferson Center.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Jefferson Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Mountain View
Mountain View might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Jefferson Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
