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.
Jefferson Center
You can enjoy a show at Jefferson Center during your trip to Roanoke. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Activities
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
3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Our pick of the best Downtown Roanoke Hotel Deals
The Liberty Trust
Interesting theme of traditional office bank building; modern conversion into hotel rooms well done. Room clean and comfortable; also quiet. Bath very nice. Did not eat much in lobby restaurant, but what I had was high quality. Staff very friendly and helpful. Parking about a block away in hotel ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
Clean room, Breakfast was delicious. Eggs,cereal,waffles,sausage,fruit and juice options. Its downtown in the heart of pubs, breweries and many options to eat. On a weekend it can get busy. Not a cheap hotel but you get what you pay for. Staff was super friendly and informative.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Fire Station One Boutique Hotel
very very nice
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Friendly staff, great location, clean and great breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Nothing
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
The room was comfortable, spotless and quiet. The staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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 Virginia Museum of Transportation.
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.
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.
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 Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square.
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.
