Southwestern Virginia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Natural Bridge Virginia which includes a garden and a bridge
Southwestern Virginia
Southwestern Virginia
Natural Bridge Virginia which includes a river or creek and a park
Mill Mountain Star featuring mountains, a city and landscape views

Where to stay in Southwestern Virginia

Roanoke showing interior views

Downtown Roanoke

If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Taubman Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Roanoke
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Old Southwest

Old Southwest might not have many top sights, but Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Old Southwest
Blacksburg which includes kayaking or canoeing and rapids

Downtown Blacksburg

While visiting Downtown Blacksburg, you might make a stop by sights like Lyric Theatre and Alexander Black House & Cultural Center.

Downtown Blacksburg
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Hethwood - Prices Fork

Hethwood - Prices Fork might not have many top sights, but Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hethwood - Prices Fork
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Reserve at Fairystone

While visiting Reserve at Fairystone, you might make a stop by sights like Fairy Stone State Park and Philpott Lake.

Reserve at Fairystone
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Miller Southside

While Miller Southside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum.

Miller Southside
Ramada by Wyndham Wytheville
Ramada by Wyndham Wytheville
2.5 out of 5
955 Peppers Ferry Rd, Wytheville, VA
The price is AU$105 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$105
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wytheville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,285 reviews)
"Great price and desk personnel was folksy and excellent. Some gaps to consider - all of the soap and shampoo and condenser containers were empty, but we had brought our own for this contingency. Frig is in the cabinet as is the microwave. Also - the breakfast was a little lacking but you can figure ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Wytheville
Hyatt Place Blacksburg / University
Hyatt Place Blacksburg / University
3 out of 5
650 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA
The price is AU$159 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$159
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Blacksburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,091 reviews)
"Clean nice area"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Place Blacksburg / University
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
3 out of 5
7860 Plantation Rd, Roanoke, VA
The price is AU$165 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$165
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,861 reviews)
"The room was very nice. Everything was as it should be. Very neat and clean. The staff were all very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
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The West End Flats
The West End Flats
4.5 out of 5
515 8th St SW, Roanoke, VA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shaftman Performance Hall and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Great place. I love the small apartment feel. Kitchen was awesome."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

The West End Flats
Tiny cabin with access to pond,hot freshwaterAC right off the Blue ridgeparkway
Tiny cabin with access to pond,hot freshwaterAC right off the Blue ridgeparkway
Hillsville
Stay at this vacation home in Fancy Gap. Enjoy patios and air conditioning. Popular attraction Olde Mill Golf Resort is located nearby.
2/10 (1 review)
Dont waste your money.
"To start its a storage building not a tiny cabin. It looks like host or someone is staying there while they are working on house next door. So close you can see in windows. He was working that day, so no peace and quiet. Air didnt cool. Stayed 5 hours and went home. Worst birthday gift ever. Dont ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Tiny cabin with access to pond,hot freshwaterAC right off the Blue ridgeparkway
Affordable Corporate Suites Christiansburg
Affordable Corporate Suites Christiansburg
3.5 out of 5
1045 Peppers Ferry Road, Christiansburg, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Christiansburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Regal New River Valley and Huckleberry ...
9/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"The manager, Jessica, was so very kind and easy to work with. I was there fir my grandson's graduation from Virginia Tech and my stay at the corporate suites gave us the comforts of home and close to the venue."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Affordable Corporate Suites Christiansburg
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Popular places to visit

Virginia Tech University

Virginia Tech University

Enjoy the student vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top university in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Virginia Tech University
Lane Stadium

Lane Stadium

Catch an event at Lane Stadium during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lane Stadium
Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon

Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon

Explore the great outdoors at Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon, a lovely green space in Abingdon. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon
Grayson Highlands State Park

Grayson Highlands State Park

You can take time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park during your travels to Mouth of Wilson. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Grayson Highlands State Park
Devil's Bathtub

Devil's Bathtub

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Devil's Bathtub during your travels in Duffield. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Devil's Bathtub
Barter Theatre

Barter Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Barter Theatre on your trip to Abingdon. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Barter Theatre

Activities

New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
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