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Area Attractions

Activities are abundant in the New River Valley with the array of choices ranging from generous views to quaint cafés. In our hometown, there is always something to pique your interest.

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.

General

• About Virginia Tech
• Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department
• Explore the New River Valley
• Mountain Lake Hotel and Resort
  

Outdoor Recreation

• Bissett Park - 540-639-2202
  Canoe, kayak, mountain bike, guided fishing by
  Tangent Outfitters
  540-626-4567

• Blacksburg Country Club
  Ellett Valley, near Blacksburg
  540-552-9165 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
  540-643-2500

• Gatewood Reservoir
  Recreational park around 162-acre lake
  540-994-8696

• Glen Alton
  Historic farm and scenic retreat
  540-552-4641



• Jefferson National Forest
  Hiking, biking, fishing, camping
  540-265-5100

• Mabry Mill
  Water-powered grist mill, music, exhibits
  276-952-2947

• Pandapas Pond
  Eight-acre pond offering fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.
  

• Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech
  Golf course in Radford
  540-633-6732

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

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

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

• NRV SuperBowl
  375 Arbor Dr. NE, Christiansburg 540-382-5535

Museums and History

• Giles County Historical Society
  Andrew Johnston house in Pearisburg
  

• Cranwell International Center
  Art Shows, and International Programs
  

• Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley
  Art, music
  

• Montgomery Museum and Lewis Miller Regional Art Center
  Historical and art center located in Christiansburg
  

• Perspective
  Located in Squires Student Center
  

• Smithfield Plantation
  Build in 1772, costumed interpreters
  

• Museum of Geological Sciences - Virginia Tech
  (540) 231-3001

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

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