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Sleep Inn Roanoke Rapids
101 Sleep Inn Dr
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Quality Inn Roanoke Rapids
1914 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roanoke Rapids SE
74 Premier Blvd
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke Rapids
111 Carolina Crossroads Pkwy
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Hotel & Suites Roanoke Rapids
136 Sheraton Dr
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Motel 6 Roanoke Rapids NC
1911 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Hampton Inn Roanoke Rapids
85 Hampton Blvd
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Baymont Inn Roanoke Rapids
101 Old Farm Rd
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina


Hotel Tips

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.

Always announce during booking if the trip is for a special event, anniversary or reunion. Group rates can be pre-negotiated and you may qualify for a lower cost and better upgrades for your stay. If you are the one setting up the event, always work directly with the front desk manager to make sure the best service is offered to your party.

Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.



Things To Do

Roanoke Rapids has so many great reasons to shop downtown as local merchants have come together to offer a wide selection of artisan gifts and foods that you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list of gifts. Shopping options are plentiful and all inventory is hand selected by the shop owner and then yourself so you are sure to find something special that has your style and likes in mind.

Roanoke Rapids brings the farming community under one marketplace to offer an assortment of locally grown fruit and vegetables. Traditionally, markets are restricted to anything grown so you can expect to see natural whole foods that are sure to please those working on their plant-based diets!

Roanoke Rapids is a great place to rent a bike and take it for a ride around downtown. There are many bike shops that sell bike and accessories as well as provide service and tuning on your ride. Don't forget your helmet and other protective gear such as reflective gear, headlight and horn.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Tracy Hart
Just purchased a home nearby and am looking forward to shopping in the area

Kristin Miller
Things you can't find anywhere else

Heather
Community, responsiblity, friends who feel like family. Every downtown has it's own culture, something not experienced in the mall or at big box stores. Merchants are the cornerstone of our local economies.

Rita
Maureen is there

Mary Loar
There are so many cute stores in Silverton. We are going on Thursday to shop and dine.


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