Old Southwest
Roanoke
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke
Top hotels in Old Southwest
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
All was good
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Roanoke Hollins
Clean room...friendly workers.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great service ! Great location! Smooth checkin
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
avid hotel Salem by IHG
All the staff was courteous and helpful, including a terrific recommendation of to a local Italian restaurant. Wonderful breakfast and clean comfortable room. This is a terrific place to stay.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Room was clean but did smell heavily of carpet fresh. This was a pet friendly hotel and there were many dogs.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Liberty Trust
This hotel was amazing! The location was great, the building was so unique and very clean. I liked how you had to have a working room key to use the elevator. Everything was great!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southwest
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.
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 The River Rock 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.
Gainsboro
While there might not be top attractions in Gainsboro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Berglund Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Mountain View
Mountain View might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and The River Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
