Explore the top attractions and things to do in Roanoke
Situated just off I-81, the Country Inn & Suites, Roanoke, VA provides a convenient base for exploring the area’s best attractions. After checking into one of our comfortable rooms, head downtown to peruse the specialty shops, restaurants, and wealth of family-friendly things to do. The Center in the Square offers ballet, opera, and other art performances, plus several museums, including the interactive Roanoke Pinball Museum. Prefer spending time outdoors? You can drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway or hike up to the Roanoke Star in Mill Mountain Park to take in stunning views of the city. If you need a break from business, nearby Walrond Park is a great spot for a run or a walk. Guests visiting a college student or touring local campuses appreciate our proximity to Hollins University, only five minutes away, and Roanoke College, about 15 minutes away.
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Taubman Museum of Art
5.77 mi / 9.29 km from the hotelStop by the Taubman Museum of Art to browse rotating exhibitions and the facility’s permanent collection, which includes 19th-century American paintings and contemporary work by regional artists.
Berglund Center
5.3 mi / 8.53 km from the hotelHead to the Berglund Center to catch a musical performance, a stand-up comedy special, or a Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs ice hockey game.
Blue Ridge Parkway
9.22 mi / 14.84 km from the hotelThis beautiful stretch of highway along the Blue Ridge Mountains offers fantastic views you won’t find anywhere else. Pull off the road and follow one of the meandering footpaths to get the full experience.
Center in the Square
5.85 mi / 9.41 km from the hotelThis downtown cultural complex offers something for everyone. Several on-site museums include the Science Museum of Western Virginia and the interactive Roanoke Pinball Museum. You can also attend theater, opera, and ballet performances.
Downtown Roanoke
5.87 mi / 9.44 km from the hotelHome to museums, specialty shops, and the City Market, one of Virginia’s oldest open-air markets, downtown Roanoke offers hours of entertainment options. Be sure to try the mouthwatering burgers and barbecue at Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill.
Hollins University
0.79 mi / 1.27 km from the hotelThis university has been providing higher education for women since its founding in 1842. The school boasts a rigorous writing program, which has produced Pulitzer Prize winners and a poet laureate.
James I. Moyer Sports Complex
7.6 mi / 12.23 km from the hotelThis facility hosts a variety of sporting events throughout the year and offers horseshoe pits, a children’s playground, and sheltered picnic areas for families to enjoy.
Roanoke College
6.84 mi / 11 km from the hotelDon’t miss your chance to tour the campus of this college, consistently ranked as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
Roanoke Star and Overlook
7.33 mi / 11.8 km from the hotelBuilt as a Christmas decoration in 1949, this star has since become the iconic symbol of Roanoke. The overlook also provides a breathtaking view of the city below and the mountains beyond.
Salem Civic Center
6.61 mi / 10.64 km from the hotelThis 7,000-seat arena plays host to the CIAA football championship game in addition to concerts, rodeos, and other sporting events.
Walrond Park
0.32 mi / 0.51 km from the hotelPack up the family and head to Walrond Park for a round of disc golf, a picnic, and a stroll around the pond. This hidden gem has a boardwalk overlooking the wetlands and is home to one of the Virginia's only Soap Box Derby tracks.