Downtown Roanoke
Roanoke
Visit Downtown Roanoke
Popular places to visit
Center in the Square
Find out about the history of Roanoke when you spend time at Center in the Square. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
Virginia Museum of Transportation
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Virginia Museum of Transportation 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 during your trip to 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.
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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Roanoke
The Liberty Trust
The restaurant in the hotel was delicious and had a great menu
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
The staff were nice, and the room was very clean.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Quick check-in, great employee, nice clean room, good area, walk to dinner.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Excellent hotel, fully upgraded, amazing buffet at the restaurant, and pine tavern serves delicious fare.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
Staff is great, the room was really clean .
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
avid hotel Salem by IHG
Breakfast was good, more options than last year. Room in general was clean, but the comforter had spots on it that looked like dried blood.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Roanoke
Gainsboro
Though Gainsboro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Berglund Center and Taubman Museum of Art.
Old Southwest
While there might not be top attractions in Old Southwest, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belmont
While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Taubman Museum of Art and Center in the Square.
South Jefferson
While there might not be top attractions in South Jefferson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mill Mountain Star and Center in the Square.
Riverland/Walnut Hill
Riverland/Walnut Hill might not have many top sights, but Mill Mountain Star and Mill Mountain Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
