Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Roanoke
Popular places to visit
Center in the Square
Find out about the history of Roanoke when you take a trip to Center in the Square. 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
The restaurant in the hotel was delicious and had a great menu
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
The staff were nice, and the room was very clean.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Quick check-in, great employee, nice clean room, good area, walk to dinner.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was delightful, the bed was very comfortable, check-in was a breeze
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
Staff is great, the room was really clean .
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
avid hotel Salem by IHG
Very clean. Friendly staff. We stayed 1 night over Christmas holidays traveling cross country to see family. Liked it so much we booked it again for the way back. I was surprised by how clean it was. They had snacks downstairs. Coffee out all the time. Breakfast was good. Local food good. Parking ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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.
