Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
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Top hotels in Gainsboro
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Room was clean, beds were nice. We will stay again in a Spark.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Gorgeous room. Beautiful holiday decorations. Fabulous restaurants. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. A++++
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
We love staying at this hotel whenever we go to Roanoke. Our experience has been that the rooms are very clean and odor free. The pool is clean and in decent repair. The staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely our go to hotel in the Roanoke area.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Location off of the major highway was great! Staff was exceptional; from check-in to housekeeping. Will stay there on our way home.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Great price, friendly people/staff, will definitely stay again the next time in town
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Very friendly and hotel was very
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gainsboro
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.
Belmont
Belmont might not have many top sights, but Taubman Museum of Art and Center in the Square 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 Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Old Southwest
Old Southwest 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 Jefferson Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Williamson Road
While Williamson Road may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Berglund Center and Taubman Museum of Art.
