| free hot breakfast is served in a casual dining room. set on a quaint tree-lined street with boutique shops and eateries, this relaxed hotel is a mile from interstate 581, 5 minutes' walk from regular open-air concerts at elmwood park and an 8-minute walk from the ultramodern taubman museum of art. streamlined rooms offer minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs and complimentary wi-fi; some add balconies. parking is provided for a surcharge. there's also a game room and an exercise room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites come with living areas; some feature wet bars
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport 10 min
McAfee Knob (20 min)
Landmark spot on the Appalachian Trail known for its panoramic rock ledge, reached by a 4-mi. hike. Elmwood Park (5 min)
Park with play areas, fountains & an amphitheater, plus occasional festivals & community events. Center In The Square (2 min) Science Museum of Western Virginia (2 min)
Center for wide-ranging exploration of the scientific world, with a butterfly garden & planetarium. Mill Mountain Park (9 min)
Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center. The Harrison Museum of African American Culture (2 min)
Museum featuring exhibits on African-American history, as well as African & contemporary art. History Museum of Western Virginia (8 min)
Weapons, costumes & more exhibited in a museum devoted to the region's cultural heritage. Roanoke Pinball Museum (2 min)
Science & history museum dedicated to pinball, with interactive displays & machines dating to 1930s. Taubman Museum of Art (4 min)
Modern facility housing permanent & traveling exhibits, interactive area for kids, cafe & gift shop. Virginia Museum of Transportation (10 min)
Planes, trains & cars are displayed in a former freight depot with all-ages rides & tours. Mill Mountain Zoo (9 min)
Small zoo with a train open year-round housing 50+ native & exotic animals, birds & reptiles. Explore Park (16 min)
Reserve with 9 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, plus boat launch & visitor center. Black Dog Salvage (7 min)
Acclaimed warehouse carrying an eclectic variety of antiques & restored furniture in an airy space. Mill Mountain Star (10 min)
100 ft. neon-lit star & regional landmark overlooking Roanoke from the top of Mill Mountain. Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (8 min)
Outdoor recreation and beer | 
