Southwestern Virginia, VA

Travel Guide

Natural Bridge Virginia showing a bridge and a park
Southwestern Virginia which includes a river or creek, a gorge or canyon and a park
Mill Mountain Star showing landscape views and a city
Natural Bridge Virginia featuring a garden and a river or creek
Mill Mountain Star featuring a city, mountains and landscape views

Where to stay in Southwestern Virginia

Roanoke which includes interior views

Downtown Roanoke

While visiting Downtown Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation.

Downtown Roanoke
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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.

Old Southwest
Blacksburg which includes rapids and kayaking or canoeing

Downtown Blacksburg

5/5(32 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Blacksburg, Lyric Theatre and Alexander Black House & Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Blacksburg
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Merrimac

When in Merrimac, you can plan a visit to Huckleberry Trail and NRV Superbowl, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Merrimac
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Miller Southside

While there might not be top attractions in Miller Southside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum.

Miller Southside
There is a pond and a nature trail near these apartments. You can use this pedestrian tunnel so to avoid the traffic above getting to and fro to the trail and pond. The shot just came out really cool. Little room left for anyone over 6'2".

Hethwood - Prices Fork

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

When in Hethwood - Prices Fork, you can plan a visit to Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hethwood - Prices Fork
Sleep Inn Wytheville I-77 and I-81

Sleep Inn Wytheville I-77 and I-81

2.5 out of 5
135 Nye Cir, Wytheville, VA
The price is ￥14,910 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
￥14,910
￥17,191 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wytheville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,717 reviews)
"The room was huge! Great bathroom and the shower was very spacious. Small fridge and microwave, nice flat screen, easy to use hvac. Awesome breakfast layout. Amazing!"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Sleep Inn Wytheville I-77 and I-81
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center

The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
901 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥18,151 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
￥18,151
￥19,112 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Blacksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"The place to stay if you are visiting Virginia Tech. Can’t beat the convenience and property is beautiful and just blends in with the campus."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
The Liberty Trust

The Liberty Trust

4 out of 5
101 S Jefferson St, Roanoke VA 24011, Roanoke, VA
The price is ￥27,455 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
￥27,455
￥31,107 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,249 reviews)
Has potential, almost there.
"The restored/converted bank building was very well done. Our room and bed were very comfortable. But the coffee maker was difficult to use. I ordered the steak offering and it was, at best warm, even after sending it back. Only to find out later that they don't have a conventional kitchen and their ..."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

The Liberty Trust
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The West End Flats

The West End Flats

4.5 out of 5
515 8th St SW, Roanoke, VA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shaftman Performance Hall and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"At first wasn’t sure when we arrived but we’re so surprised at how great the apt was and how easy it was to use their system. And a great brewery on site. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

The West End Flats
It’s 5 O’Clock Here-Waterfront Cabin w/Hot Tub! Pet Friendly, Blue Ridge Parkway

It’s 5 O’Clock Here-Waterfront Cabin w/Hot Tub! Pet Friendly, Blue Ridge Parkway

Fancy Gap
Stay at this cabin in Fancy Gap. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Olde Mill Golf Resort is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews)
"Beautiful place. Need to move the ceiling light in table area up about 8” ! Need different shower head( very low pressure)Dining chairs were scary squeakyPorch dining chair has broken seat. Would stay again but in the lower cabin."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

It’s 5 O’Clock Here-Waterfront Cabin w/Hot Tub! Pet Friendly, Blue Ridge Parkway
Tiny cabin with access to pond,hot freshwaterAC right off the Blue ridgeparkway

Tiny cabin with access to pond,hot freshwaterAC right off the Blue ridgeparkway

Hillsville
Stay at this vacation home in Fancy Gap. Enjoy patios and air conditioning. Popular attraction Olde Mill Golf Resort is located nearby.
2/10 (1 review)
Dont waste your money.
"To start its a storage building not a tiny cabin. It looks like host or someone is staying there while they are working on house next door. So close you can see in windows. He was working that day, so no peace and quiet. Air didnt cool. Stayed 5 hours and went home. Worst birthday gift ever. Dont ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Tiny cabin with access to pond,hot freshwaterAC right off the Blue ridgeparkway
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Popular places to visit

Virginia Tech University

Virginia Tech University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top college in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Virginia Tech University
One of best locales in college football.

Lane Stadium

Catch an event at Lane Stadium during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lane Stadium
Not every moment of hiking 19 miles is fun, but the wild ponies sure make it worth it. #adventure

Grayson Highlands State Park

You can take time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park during your travels to Mouth of Wilson. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Grayson Highlands State Park
This locomotive marks the beginning of the 34.5 mile Virginia Creeper Trail. It stretches from Abingdon, VA and continues to the North Carolina border near Whitetop Mountain.

Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon

Explore the great outdoors at Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon, a lovely green space in Abingdon. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon
Nice hike and beautiful also go about 1 mole farther and there is a waterfall

Devil's Bathtub

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Devil's Bathtub during your travels in Duffield. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Devil's Bathtub
Natural wonder

Natural Bridge State Park

You can take time to visit Natural Bridge State Park during your travels to Natural Bridge. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Natural Bridge State Park

Cities near Southwestern Virginia

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Bluefield

Roanoke showing street scenes and heritage elements

Roanoke

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Radford

Photo by Ann Sair

Bristol