Area Attractions

In the New River Valley activities are abundant. With the array of choices ranging from generous views to quaint cafe's. In our hometown, there is always something to pique your interest.

General

• Coupon Cafe - New River Valley
• Mountain Lake Hotel and Resort
• Visitor Center (Blacksburg Electronic Village)
• Campus Guide - Squires
• Parks and Recreation Department - Aquatics Center/Swimming
  

Outdoor Recreation

• Bissett Park
  Canoe, kayak, mountain bike, guided fishing by
  Tangent Outfitters
  540-674-5202

• Blacksburg Country Club
  Ellett Valley, near Blacksburg
  540-552-9164 for information

• Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course
  Graves Avenue, Blacksburg
  540-961-1137

• Canoe the New Outfitters & Guide Service
  Canoe, kayak, raft, cabin rentals, guided trips
  Pearisburg
  540-921-7438
  Email: info@icanoethenew.com

• Cascades Falls
  Two-mile hike to 66-foot falls,
  540-552-4641

• Castle Rock Golf Course
  Pembroke
  540-626-7276

• Claytor Lake State Park
  Swimming, boating
  540-552-4641

• Gatewood Reservior
  Recreational park around 162-acre lake
  540-890-2561

• Jefferson National Forest
  Hiking, biking, fishing, camping
  540-228-5551

• Mabry Mill
  Water-powered grist mill, music, exhibits
  540-952-2947

• Pulaski Railway Station
  Local History, model railroads
  540-980-1991

• Round Meadow Country Club
  Christiansburg
  (540) 382-3732

• Virginia Tech Golf Course
  Duckpond Drive, Blacksburg
  (540) 231-6435

Blacksburg is located in the New River Valley. The Valley is a quiet place surrounded by natural beauty and bountiful resources. The Valley runs parallel with the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are to the south, and the Appalachian Mountains situated to the north while the nation's oldest river, the New River, stretches across this fertile land.

Sports Information

• HokieSportsInfo - Virginia Tech sports information site. Events, calendar, schedules, news.
  

• Virginia Tech Golf Association

• Appalachian trail hiking

Activities

• Cox's Golf Driving Range Putt-a-Round and Batting Cages
  3500 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg
  540-951-0948

• Fun Challenge Raceway
  360 Arbor Dr, Christiansburg
  Go-Kart racing
  540-381-2208

• Game Zone
  Located in the New River Valley Mall, Christiansburg
  540-394-4003

• NRV SuperBowl
  375 Arbor Dr. NE, Christiansburg 382-5525

• Triangle Lanes Inc.
  2460 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg - 382-2385

Museums and History

• Andrew Johnson Museum & Research Center
  History, genealogy
  540-921-5000

• Black Cultural Center
  Art Gallery at Squires
  (540) 231-5355 or (540) 231-6023

• Cranwell International Center
  Art Shows, and International Programs
  (540) 231-6527

• Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley
  Art, music
  540-980-7363

• Old Pulaski County Courthouse
  Local history
  540-980-7705

• Smithfield Plantation
  Build in 1772, costumed interpreters
  540-231-3947

• Squires Art Gallery
  Features art from local and international artists. - Squires Information
  (540) 231-6906

• Virginia Museum of Natural History at Virginia Tech
  (540) 231-3001

• Wilderness Road Museum
  Early 1800's buildings
  540-674-4835