Old Southwest
Roanoke
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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Top hotels in Old Southwest
Family Friendly 2-Bed Home, Pet Friendly
Parking was fine. The apt was perfect. The small amenities were perfect. Just fyi there were quite a few ants in the master bath
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Was good
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Clean and felt like new. Very comfy bed.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Ive stayed here before and it was a better then average Country Inn and a 9.2 rating, so i stayed again, and although the hotel is actually decent, this stay started off good til I got ready to take a shower when I noticed A) the shower curtain was missing! B) when closing bathroom door, noticed ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Would stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
It was perfect for a single business traveler. Everything was taken care of, the staff was wonderful, the food was exceptional and the room was safe and clean.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southwest
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.
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.
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.
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 Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square.
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.
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.
