Franklin-Colonial
Roanoke
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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.

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.

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.

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

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
Top hotels in Franklin-Colonial

Colony House Motor Lodge
Excellent customer service Rooms very tastefully done vintage style Definitely will recommend again!
Reviewed on 6 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
Good place to stay. I really enjoy the breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Rough night with fire alarm going off then power went out from 12:30 am until 5:30 am on on one of the coldest nights! Pretty sure others will give a bad review but these are unavoidable issues and the hotel did what they could. Breakfast was still served and I got on my way at 6:30 am to start my ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Rooms were nice.
Reviewed on 11 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.

Southern Hills
When in Southern Hills, you can plan a visit to Tanglewood Mall and Mill Mountain Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Norwich
When in Norwich, you can plan a visit to The River Rock and Jefferson Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.


