Franklin-Colonial
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.
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
Top hotels in Franklin-Colonial

Colony House Motor Lodge
Very clean, quiet and conveniently located lodge at a reasonable price. It was just remodeled in retro style, which is very neat. Lots of parking. No breakfast but coffee and tea station is open all day. This hotel was a very pleasant surprise. We travel to Roanoke often so we definitely will stay ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Quality Inn Tanglewood

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
Ev charging is over charged 4 kwh when comparing to my app from Ford. Staffs are not friendly.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
The rooms were clean and the check in staff were nice and courteous even with a full lobby redecorating in progress. As always, I felt totally safe.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Waffles were delicious!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
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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.

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.

Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Jefferson Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

Mill Mountain
While visiting Mill Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Mountain Star and Mill Mountain Park.
