Location: Blacksburg
Top Things to do in Blacksburg
The 10 Best Things to Do in Blacksburg, United States
Blacksburg is an incorporated town in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States, with a population of 42,620 at the 2010 census. Blacksburg is dominated economically and demographically by the presence of Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University).
Restaurants in Blacksburg
1. Lane Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By cizrath - Fairfax Station, Virginia
Hokie fans are the best. The stadium is always packed and full of excitement. Get there early for the team entrance tradition of fans jumping to Enter Sandman. Read up on the clear bag rules.
2. Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
The Hahn Horticulture Garden is a 6-acre teaching and display garden on the campus of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; open from dawn to dusk, 365 days/year. The garden features perennial borders, water gardens, shade gardens, a meadow garden, and the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion (and plants, of course. Lots of plants.) Visit us in all seasons - to relax, enjoy, learn, and grow! Make sure to obtain a VT Visitor parking pass before parking at the garden. Also available for rentals, check out our website for more details - http://www.hort.vt.edu/hhg/.
Reviewed By urbanguy - Richmond, Virginia
Located on the VA Tech campus, this almost 6 acre site is open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year (not fenced in). While it doesn't take too long to meander through the property, it is certainly worth (it's free) doing if you're in the area. There are a number of plant "displays:" conifers, annuals, perennials, and a xeriscape garden, among others. The "stream garden," with koi and goldfish, is very attractive.
There is a very nice "Garden Guide" (map) available for you to pick up.
3. Smithfield Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Kathleen E - Williamsburg, Virginia
Wonderful tour lead by a guide who took his time to answer all the questions and give a great deal of background on the family. If one is spending time in Virginia, the I formation on this family will crop-up again and againot. They were so much a part of Virginia history you from beforeign the revolution to the 20 century.
Lovely house.
4. Moss Arts Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By nikhilgp540 - Blacksburg, Virginia
This is a great space for taking family while visiting campus. They have a constantly changing gallery and many performances during the semester. The auditorium is massive and perfect for opera, they also have smaller venues for technical performances.
5. Lyric Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By haleabrams - Blacksburg, Virginia
We enjoy the Lyric and go often. Free popcorn on Mondays! Low prices for good movies, often great movies just a few weeks after their first run in larger venues. Friendly staff and clean facilities. Plus feeling the history of Blacksburg in the lovely decor....MoreThank you so much for the wonderful review. We truly appreciate your support!
6. Beliveau Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Dennis D - Blacksburg, Virginia
Great day trip. Enjoyed the scenic views and great wine. Only 15 minutes from Blacksburg and Virginia Tech.
7. Rising Silo Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
A farm brewery about one mile outside of town in Blacksburg, VA. The taproom is located within a barn, with sheltered and open-air seating. The brewery space is shared with several small businesses under one rood, including Glade Road Growing Farm and Tabula Rasa Farm Kitchen. We are a family-friendly and pet-friendly environment! Live music is hosted every weekend. Brewery serves tastings, pints on site and growler fills to-go. Tabula Rasa serves farm-to-table fare whenever the brewery is open with a seasonal, chalkboard menu. Food is available by cash only; Rising Silo Brewery accepts cash or credit.
Reviewed By hungryhokie - Virginia
Rising Silo is 1.5 from my house- plan on walking or riding a bike back for a second visit. Love love love the rural farm setting, open air barn area, outdoor fire pit, view of the mountains and some of their livestock. Just a cool place.
Unique mix of people- different backgrounds and ages, not just college kids. I am not a fan of beer so I was happy to see they had ginger beer and kombucha. I get sick of drinking water at breweries.
I didn't have any food and don't think I will. The price of a small personal size flat bread pizza was almost $13.00.
Love that pups are welcome!
8. Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By ellenw - Blacksburg, Virginia
The Alexander Black House isn't huge, but it's well worth a visit. It's restored to period decor (that wallpaper!) and has changing exhibits. When I went there was a fascinating exhibit on the history and regional ties of the banjo. There's also information about Alexander Black and the founding of Blacksburg and a cute little gift shop.
9. April 16 Memorial at Virginia Tech
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Lance H
This is a well done and respectful memorial remembering the fallen. I would not make a special trip to see it unless you are already visiting the campus. I think it is more for those who have a personal connection.
10. Coal Mining Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Jonathan S
Title says everything. It is on the Huckleberry trail. You can stop by and you will have seen it all in a glimpse of an eye. Or did I just miss something?
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