Old Southwest, VA
Roanoke
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Old Southwest Hotel Deals
Family Friendly 2-Bed Home, Pet Friendly
Remington was very responsive to our communications. Enjoyable stay and close to our venues downtown.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. They found a room for us on the first floor when we needed it (two stories with no elevator). It's an older hotel, but fairly clean. The shower knobs needed an upgrade and they wouldn't turn off for me. It's fairly decent place for short stay.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Rough night with fire alarm going off then power went out from 12:30 am until 5:30 am on on one of the coldest nights! Pretty sure others will give a bad review but these are unavoidable issues and the hotel did what they could. Breakfast was still served and I got on my way at 6:30 am to start my ...
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Nice place
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Rooms were nice.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Motel 6 Salem, VA
Bathrooms were super old. But other than that it’s tidy n clean
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Old Southwest
South Jefferson
While there might not be top attractions in South Jefferson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mill Mountain Star and Jefferson Center.
Wasena
While Wasena isn't home to many top sights, Jefferson Center and The River Rock are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
