South Roanoke Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South 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.
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.
River's Edge Sports Complex
You can take time to visit River's Edge Sports Complex during your travels 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 South Roanoke Hotel Deals
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
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
This hotel is excellent in every way! Will be staying again on our girls trip next year!!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around South Roanoke
Franklin-Colonial
While Franklin-Colonial may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tanglewood Mall and River's Edge Sports Complex.
Mill Mountain
While visiting Mill Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Mountain Star 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.
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.
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.
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.
