Franklin-Colonial Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Franklin-Colonial
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.
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.
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.
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
If Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Roanoke.
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 Franklin-Colonial Hotel Deals
Colony House Motor Lodge
Staff was very friendly, room was great, bed really comfortable. What a nice change of pace this motel is compared with others in the area! Highly recommend staying here!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Quality Inn Tanglewood
Nice big room
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
The room was clean, shower was well pressurized (occasionally took a minute to heat up, but soon enough I was preparing for the fires of hell), and the breakfast included eggs and sausage with fresh fruits, cereal and a waffle maker. The cleaning staff was efficient, and the front desk was very helpful. ...
Reviewed on 9 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
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Super nice room, very clean, very comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Franklin-Colonial
South Roanoke
While visiting South Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like River's Edge Sports Complex and Mill Mountain Park.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Jefferson Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
Norwich
When in Norwich, you can plan a visit to The River Rock and Jefferson Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
