Annie's Guidebook
Outdoors
Lots of great hiking/walking trails for all abilities. Only about a 10 minute drive from our home!
43 locals recommend
Pandapas Pond
Lots of great hiking/walking trails for all abilities. Only about a 10 minute drive from our home!
The Huckleberry Trail connects Blacksburg and Christiansburg via miles of paved trail. Lots of different access points around town. Our favorite is to start in downtown Blacksburg by the library
17 locals recommend
Huckleberry Trail
Huckleberry TrailThe Huckleberry Trail connects Blacksburg and Christiansburg via miles of paved trail. Lots of different access points around town. Our favorite is to start in downtown Blacksburg by the library
Heritage Community Park and Natural Area
2300 Glade RdA great place for a walk or a picnic!
Two great playground areas for kids; one is brand new and just renovated/opened in 2023! There is also a caboose! A few minutes drive (or ~30 minute walk) from our house
Blacksburg Municipal Park
920 Turner St NETwo great playground areas for kids; one is brand new and just renovated/opened in 2023! There is also a caboose! A few minutes drive (or ~30 minute walk) from our house
This is about a 1.5 mile loop and connected to our neighborhood. Great for guests who want to get in a walk/run while they're visiting. Lots of different connections to neighborhood streets, too!
Shenandoah Bike Trail
This is about a 1.5 mile loop and connected to our neighborhood. Great for guests who want to get in a walk/run while they're visiting. Lots of different connections to neighborhood streets, too!
One of our favorite places to tube the beautiful New River. Very shallow at this point. Ride the rapids or not, which makes it very family friendly.
23 locals recommend
New River Junction
2591 Big Falls RdOne of our favorite places to tube the beautiful New River. Very shallow at this point. Ride the rapids or not, which makes it very family friendly.
It is about a 20-25 minute drive to the Cascades trailhead from our house. It is a $3 parking fee.
170 locals recommend
Cascade Falls Trailhead
2068 Cascade DrIt is about a 20-25 minute drive to the Cascades trailhead from our house. It is a $3 parking fee.
Sightseeing
This is where Dirty Dancing was filmed! It’s a beautiful place with lots of good hiking and walking trails. We recommend that Bald Knob Trail that goes up behind the main lodge (take the trail up to amazing views and come down the gravel access road!) The Appalachian Trail and some overlooks are easily accessible a few miles past the lodge (War Spur Trail and Wind Rock overlook)
45 locals recommend
Mountain Lake Lodge
115 Hotel CirThis is where Dirty Dancing was filmed! It’s a beautiful place with lots of good hiking and walking trails. We recommend that Bald Knob Trail that goes up behind the main lodge (take the trail up to amazing views and come down the gravel access road!) The Appalachian Trail and some overlooks are easily accessible a few miles past the lodge (War Spur Trail and Wind Rock overlook)
Check the calendar at the MAC to see if there's anything going on during your stay! The galleries are often open daily and are free.
36 locals recommend
Moss Arts Center
190 Alumni MallCheck the calendar at the MAC to see if there's anything going on during your stay! The galleries are often open daily and are free.
Food scene
Sugar Magnolia
102 N Main StIce cream! Our son recommends a milkshake :)
Their fried chicken is AMAZING. Family style meals available. They have outdoor seating and offer curbside takeout
10 locals recommend
The Blacksburg Tavern
103 S Main StTheir fried chicken is AMAZING. Family style meals available. They have outdoor seating and offer curbside takeout
A must have in Blacksburg! Our home is very close to Carol Lee
22 locals recommend
Carol Lee Donut Shop
1414 N Main StA must have in Blacksburg! Our home is very close to Carol Lee
Eastern Divide Brewing Company
3175 Commerce StAmple seating indoors and out!
This brewery is in one of Blacksburg’s old elementary school buildings. Their beer is great. There is a rotation of food trucks that park there to provide food
15 locals recommend
Moon Hollow Brewing Company
4237 Prices Fork RdThis brewery is in one of Blacksburg’s old elementary school buildings. Their beer is great. There is a rotation of food trucks that park there to provide food
Cabo Fish Taco
117 South Main StreetWe love Cabo!!
We've been going to the Wine Lab since it first opened. Great snacks and lighter fare, and they are very knowledgeable about their wines here. Try a flight in some beakers!
8 locals recommend
Blacksburg Wine Lab
223 Gilbert StWe've been going to the Wine Lab since it first opened. Great snacks and lighter fare, and they are very knowledgeable about their wines here. Try a flight in some beakers!