• The Blue Ridge Parkway offers numerous hiking trails and other outdoor adventures.hiking image by michael langley from Fotolia.com
  
  The city of Roanoke, Virginia, is situated between New York City and Atlanta and offers numerous outdoor adventures for those visiting the region. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile, non-commercial route in the mountains featuring hiking trails, biking, fishing, picnicking and several breathtaking waterfalls. The city offers malls, antique stores, specialty shops, a variety of dining options and a number of hotels to accommodate visitors.
  
  

Colony House Motor Lodge

• The Colony House Motor Lodge opened in 1957 and still displays much of the '50s ambiance but with a number of upgrades featuring modern amenities. Hotel highlights include a complimentary breakfast each morning, extended stay options, exercise room, business center and a pool. Rooms feature cable TV with HBO, high-speed Internet access, microwaves and refrigerators. In addition, the hotel is less than a mile from hiking, biking, fishing and scenic waterfalls at the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Tanglewood Mall and Valley View Mall are within 10 miles of the lodge. Dining within a mile of the hotel includes Taaza Indian Cuisine, Montano's International Restaurant, the Waffle House and the Fiji Island Restaurant.
  
  Colony House Motor Lodge
  
  3560 Franklin Road
  
  Roanoke, VA 24014
  
  866-203-5850
  
  colonyhousemotorlodge.com
  
  

Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center

• The Hotel Roanoke opened in 1882, and while most of the charm of that era is still evident throughout the hotel, it has had massive renovations and offers modern amenities. Guest services include in-room dining, in-room spa services, valet parking, a business center, complete fitness facility and luggage storage. Rooms feature luxury bedding, workstations, stereo systems, complimentary wireless Internet access and data-port phones. On-site dining includes The Regency Room and The Pine Room. Several golf courses are near the hotel, and an on-site, full-service spa center features massages, body scrubs and facials.
  
  Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
  
  110 Shenandoah Ave. N.W.
  
  Roanoke, VA 24016
  
  540-985-5900
  
  hotelroanoke.com
  
  

Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center

• The Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Roanoke offers 320 renovated rooms and suites for both the business traveler and vacationer. Hotel highlights include a fitness facility, business center, porters, valet laundry services, luggage storage, complimentary airport shuttle service, ATM, on-site gift shop and an indoor heated pool. Guestrooms include luxurious linens, hypoallergenic pillows, full-length mirrors, complimentary wireless Internet access, courtyard views, microwaves and refrigerators. Dining adjacent to the lobby includes the PI Kitchen, featuring contemporary cuisine, and The Market, offering numerous coffees. The Valley View Mall is one mile from the hotel, and the Sunday Shop is within walking distance. Golfing within five miles of the hotel is found at the Hanging Rock Golf Club, and historic downtown Roanoke is located five miles from the hotel.
  
  Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center
  
  2801 Hershberger Road
  
  Roanoke, VA 24017
  
  540-563-9300
  
  starwoodhotels.com