West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
The West End Flats
The accommodations were great and the location was close to everything!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
The room was very spacious; it could easily have fit a second king-sized bed. We enjoyed the waffles for breakfast. I also appreciated that there were EV charging stations available at a reasonable cost per kW.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Liberty Trust
The lobby and restaurant area are gorgeous! Our room was clean and very comfortable-I especially loved the shower! It is in a great location, surrounded by lots of cute shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was perfect, surprised by the $20 parking.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
From the front desk staff to the breakfast staff It was a pleasure to work with respectful employees I will be staying there when visiting my hometown from now on thanks again Mrs Melissa Futrell
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Need elevator fs
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
