Whether you're in town for business or pleasure, you'll enjoy the many things to do in the Blue Ridge's Roanoke, VA. From professional sports, to Virginia Tech sports, to arts, culture and natural destinations, Roanoke, Virginia, is a fabulous city to explore. Located 1.5 miles from the Roanoke Regional Airport and off of I-581, the Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Convention Center is five minutes from the vibrant downtown of Roanoke and is the ideal place to stay during your visit. Call us at (540) 563-9300 to book a room at our hotel near the River's Edge Sports Complex.

Arts and Culture in the Blue Ridge's Roanoke, VA

From the expansive Taubman Museum of Art to the timeless photography on exhibit at the O. Winston Link Museum, Roanoke is city rich in arts and culture. In addition to these thought-provoking museums, our hotel is also near the Salem Museum and Virginia Museum of Transportation, as well as the prestigious institutions of Roanoke College and Hollins University.

Roanoke, VA Shopping

You're just minutes from fantastic selection and deals at trendy new boutiques and well-established antique shops in Roanoke. Browse the shops for both casual and formal apparel and accessories at shops like The Limited and department stores like Macy's at the Valley View Mall, located about a mile from our hotel. With an excellent collection of a variety of stores, Valley View Mall offers a great shopping destination. Eight miles from us, The Tanglewood Mall also offers shopping and restaurants as well as a movie theater.

Always on the lookout for one-of-a-kind architectural antiques to add unique beauty to your home? Black Dog Salvage is the store for you. Offering reclaimed and renewed architectural antiques procured from area homes and then restored to their former glory, Black Dog Salvage, located four miles from our hotel, provides a singular shopping experience.

For a large selection of all kinds of antique items, from jewelry to toys, visit the Roanoke Antique Mall. Approximately six miles from Sheraton Roanoke Hotel, this antique extravaganza features 120 dealers with shops sprawling over 24,000 square feet. For more antiquing, check out Charlotte's Web Antique Mall and the Wright Place Antique Mall, located five miles away and ten miles away, respectively.

Nearby Civic Centers

Less than four miles from Sheraton Roanoke Hotel, the Roanoke Civic Center presents amazing performances from world-class artists and exciting sporting events, and is also host to many business conventions, trade shows and expos. Whether you're in town for business or pleasure, our hotel is ideally situated near this mammoth event center.

In addition to the Roanoke Civic Center, Sheraton Roanoke Hotel is in close proximity to the Salem Civic Center. This 7,000-seat facility hosts the NCAA Divison III men's basketball Final Four, as well as world-class performers. Our hotel is less than five miles from this civic center. 

Exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains

The Blue Ridge Parkway

Discover the beauty and majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains when you stay at the Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center. Our hotel near the Salem Museum has mountain views that you have to see to believe, and is easy to access from America's most scenic roadway—the Blue Ridge Parkway. This breathtaking route is carved into the highest ridges of the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains, and stretches a length of 469 miles. Enjoy colorful flowers blooming in the spring, ideal temperatures in the summer, and in the fall, fiery reds, oranges and yellows painting the mountainsides. Hike along mountain trails to cascading waterfalls and overlooks that give you impressive views of the blue-misted mountains. If you adore natural beauty, you're sure to be impressed by the wonder of the Blue Ridge Mountains, minutes from our hotel.

Blue Ridge Mountain Attractions

During your trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains, be sure to make the time to visit Luray Caverns, which were discovered in 1878 and is the home of The Great Stalacpipe Organ. The Luray Caverns also feature a Garden Maze with eight-foot tall hedges and fountains, hidden tunnels and a lookout tower. Another attraction along the Blue Ridge Parkway that you won't want to miss is the Natural Bridge, a 20-story formation of solid rock that was carved by eons of time. The Natural Bridge has breathtaking trails for hikers of all abilities, and also features a new indoor butterfly garden.

Your Premier Choice in Blue Ridge Mountains Lodging

Our hotel offers comfortable Blue Ridge Mountains lodging near the Blue Ridge Parkway, where you'll find spectacular natural beauty year-round. After a day of hiking or visiting scenic attractions, return to our stylish hotel for a dip in either our outdoor or heated indoor pool, or a soak in the whirlpool, and then enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant, Shula's 347 Grill. For exceptional amenities and service, book your stay at Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center.

Call the friendly staff of the Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center at (540) 563-9300 to learn more about all the great things to do in the Blue Ridge's Roanoke, Virginia. To make exploring the local area easier for you, our hotel is near the Roanoke Civic Center and the Salem Civic Center.