| off interstate 81 and surrounded by a grove of trees, this relaxed hotel has distant views of the blue ridge mountains. pets are welcome at no extra cost. freebies include a local shuttle, parking, and continental breakfast served in a laid-back dining room. kids stay at no charge with an adult. suites add separate living rooms with pull-out couches; some include kitchenettes. there's also an outdoor pool, a gym, and a garden with a gazebo. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. it's 3 miles from hanging rock golf club and 7 miles from roanokeblacksburg regional airport. unassuming rooms offer microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers, plus free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport 14 min
Splash Valley (7 min)
Summertime spot for outdoor swimming with 2 water slides, a children's spray area & a lazy river. Dixie Caverns & Pottery Inc (15 min)
Mellow campsite featuring free WiFi & underground caves with a gift shop. Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (13 min)
Outdoor recreation and beer Explore Park (26 min)
Reserve with 9 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, plus boat launch & visitor center. Taubman Museum of Art (13 min)
Modern facility housing permanent & traveling exhibits, interactive area for kids, cafe & gift shop. Mill Mountain Zoo (20 min)
Small zoo with a train open year-round housing 50+ native & exotic animals, birds & reptiles. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve (14 min) Mill Mountain Star (21 min)
100 ft. neon-lit star & regional landmark overlooking Roanoke from the top of Mill Mountain. McAfee Knob (12 min)
Landmark spot on the Appalachian Trail known for its panoramic rock ledge, reached by a 4-mi. hike. Virginia Museum of Transportation (14 min)
Planes, trains & cars are displayed in a former freight depot with all-ages rides & tours. Mill Mountain Park (21 min)
Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center. Center In The Square (13 min) Science Museum of Western Virginia (13 min)
Center for wide-ranging exploration of the scientific world, with a butterfly garden & planetarium. Black Dog Salvage (17 min)
Acclaimed warehouse carrying an eclectic variety of antiques & restored furniture in an airy space. History Museum of Western Virginia (13 min)
Weapons, costumes & more exhibited in a museum devoted to the region's cultural heritage. | 
