Old Southwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Old Southwest Hotel Deals
Family Friendly 2-Bed Home, Pet Friendly
Comfortable, clean apartment with spacious, well- equipped kitchen.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Very friendly staff, clean property and decent breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Liberty Trust
The hotel is located next to a very popular bar. We stayed there on a Friday and Saturday night in April and our entire family was awake from midnight until 2:30am as the bar outside was too loud. Do not stay at this hotel, we were on the 4th floor and couldn't sleep for hours. Absolute ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was perfect, surprised by the $20 parking.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Breakfast selections were great. Pet friendly and friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
There is not a lot of parking, so plan accordingly. We were lucky enough to get the last spot when we got there after going to a bar late at night. The door is a really hard close even on the accessible room my friend stayed in. The amenities were great, you can tell the building is very new! Most ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southwest
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.
Downtown Roanoke
If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation are top sights worth seeing.
Wasena
Wasena 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 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 Park.
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.
