| 4 miles from downtown roanoke and a 9-mile drive from the o winston link museum. kids 17 and under stay free with a paying adult. this simple hotel in a 2-story building off interstate 81 is a 10-minute drive from roanoke-blacksburg regional airport, 9. relaxed rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers and tubs, plus desks, free wi-fi and tvs; most rooms have microwaves and minifridges. free perks include continental breakfast, and parking for cars and large vehicles. suites add separate living areas, and some have whirlpool tubs. there's an on-site restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool and a gym, as well as a business center and meeting space. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport 9 min
Virginia Museum of Transportation (13 min)
Planes, trains & cars are displayed in a former freight depot with all-ages rides & tours. Eleanor D Wilson Museum (5 min)
Modest art museum at Hollins University with rotating exhibitions & 1,000+ permanent works. Black Dog Salvage (16 min)
Acclaimed warehouse carrying an eclectic variety of antiques & restored furniture in an airy space. Explore Park (25 min)
Reserve with 9 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, plus boat launch & visitor center. Carvins Cove Reservoir (11 min)
Reservoir and outdoor recreation Mill Mountain Star (20 min)
100 ft. neon-lit star & regional landmark overlooking Roanoke from the top of Mill Mountain. Taubman Museum of Art (11 min)
Modern facility housing permanent & traveling exhibits, interactive area for kids, cafe & gift shop. McAfee Knob (15 min)
Landmark spot on the Appalachian Trail known for its panoramic rock ledge, reached by a 4-mi. hike. Splash Valley (8 min)
Summertime spot for outdoor swimming with 2 water slides, a children's spray area & a lazy river. Center In The Square (12 min) History Museum of Western Virginia (11 min)
Weapons, costumes & more exhibited in a museum devoted to the region's cultural heritage. Read Mountain Preserve (16 min)
Forested recreation area with 5 mi. of hiking trails & a summit with panoramic valley views. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve (17 min) Mill Mountain Zoo (19 min)
Small zoo with a train open year-round housing 50+ native & exotic animals, birds & reptiles. Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (11 min)
Outdoor recreation and beer | 
