Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Roanoke
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.
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 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.
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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Downtown Roanoke Hotel Deals
The Liberty Trust
Great location in Roanoke, beautiful building, room was huge and teh bed was super comfy (a good night sleep which doesn't always happen in hotelbeds!)
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Promissory Hotel
The room was clean. I love it when I feel good about walking around a room without shoes on. The loft was amazing!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
Parking was a little confusing to start with but it was easy to get used to.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Nice
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
The floors were sticky. The bathroom floor was dirty.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Not very clean floors needed a vacuum, bathroom floor was dirty. The room had a sliding door to a balcony that literally fell apart when it was opened. The pool was empty with muck and outdoor furniture in it. We had a group of 8 and we were very tired and just needed to rest.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Roanoke
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.
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.
West End
While West End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Belmont
Belmont might not have many top sights, but Taubman Museum of Art 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.
Riverland/Walnut Hill
While Riverland/Walnut Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mill Mountain Star and Mill Mountain Zoo.
