Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction

Lodging

The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is located at 901 Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Inn is the only hotel located on the Virginia Tech campus and offers convenient surroundings and state-of-the-art technology. The world-class hotel and conference center sits on 25 lush acres where you’ll find Preston’s restaurant, featuring delicious fare and healthful selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The campus complex is within easy walking distance to downtown Blacksburg.

A block of lodging rooms is being held at the The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center until April 16, 2022. To reserve a room, call the hotel toll-free at 877-200-3360 or call 540-231-8000, and mention that you are with the Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction group. Or you can reserve online. A special group rate of $149 plus tax has been arranged. Please make your reservations early. After April 16, 2022, the room block will be dropped and the group rate is no longer guaranteed.

Travel

Travel by Auto
Blacksburg is located in Southwest Virginia on U.S. Route 460, off Interstate 81. From I-81,take Exit 118 which serves all exit ramps A, B, and C. Take 118B and follow signs to Virginia Tech and 460 West. Follow U.S. 460 West Bypass to the Prices Fork/Downtown interchange (about 9 miles). Take the Downtown Exit heading east on Prices Fork Road, and then turn right at the first stop light. After the turn, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is on the right.

Travel by Air
Blacksburg, Virginia is served by four airlines (www.flyroa.com/airlines). The available airlines are: American, Allegiant Air, Delta and United Airlines. Blacksburg is located 40 miles southwest of the airport. Most rental car companies are located at the airport. Greensboro (GSO) is about two and a half hours away, and Charlotte (CLT) is about three hours away. Both of these airports offer alternative flight options.