Visit Williamson Road
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 spend time at Center in the Square. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
Taubman Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Taubman Museum of Art during your trip to Roanoke. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
Virginia Museum of Transportation
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Virginia Museum of Transportation 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.
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Williamson Road Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roanoke – Civic Center by IHG
Staff let us arrive early so grand children could swim. :-)
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Econo Lodge Roanoke Civic Center
Excellent
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Clean. Right off highway. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Restaurant next door.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Tru By Hilton Roanoke Hollins
Check in was quick and my room was clean. This hotel has an impressive gym and a pool table in the lobby. Complimentary coffee and tea is nice too. Especially after driving all day.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
Two things that could be improved, 1 a microwave in the room or at least accessible and the hot tub and pool should be enclosed. The hot tub was not even warm, much less hot. It seems they spent a lot of money cattering to conventions while neglecting couples, families and children. We didn't see ...
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
avid hotel Salem by IHG
The room was spotless, staff were friendly and the breakfast was great! Enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Williamson Road
Gainsboro
Though Gainsboro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Berglund Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Belmont
While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Taubman Museum of Art and Center in the Square.
Downtown Roanoke
While visiting Downtown Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Roundhill
While visiting Roundhill, you might make a stop by sights like Valley View Mall and Regal Valley View Grande.
Old Southwest
Boasting a mix of architectural styles like Queen Anne and Colonial Revival, this historic district home to Roanoke's first public park, Highland Park, and the Beth Israel Synagogue, with commercial areas concentrated along Franklin Road.
