Blacksburg
Adventures
This is our favorite spot for an after work mountain bike ride, trail run, or hike. It's a 17 minute drive from the studio.
43 locals recommend
Pandapas Pond
This is our favorite spot for an after work mountain bike ride, trail run, or hike. It's a 17 minute drive from the studio.
There are many different spots to access the AT from Blacksburg. That's McAfee Knob in the photo - one of the most photographed spots on the AT (28 minute drive from the studio and a 7 mile round trip hike).
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian TrailThere are many different spots to access the AT from Blacksburg. That's McAfee Knob in the photo - one of the most photographed spots on the AT (28 minute drive from the studio and a 7 mile round trip hike).
Shopping
The best shop in town for local art, gifts, and any framing needs. All of the artwork in the studio was purchased at Original Frameworks and it's always my first stop when I need a thoughtful gift.
Original Frameworks
1344 S Main StThe best shop in town for local art, gifts, and any framing needs. All of the artwork in the studio was purchased at Original Frameworks and it's always my first stop when I need a thoughtful gift.
We love supporting this local store when we need new outdoor gear.
8 locals recommend
Walkabout Outfitter
304 Market St SEWe love supporting this local store when we need new outdoor gear.
The best ice cream in Blacksburg! They also have a super selection of gifts, etc.
11 locals recommend
Sugar Magnolia
102 N Main StThe best ice cream in Blacksburg! They also have a super selection of gifts, etc.
Food scene
A local brewery with great food, great beer, and a lovely outside setting.
28 locals recommend
Eastern Divide Brewing Company
3175 Commerce StA local brewery with great food, great beer, and a lovely outside setting.
A local brewery and farm that often has live music on weekends. They have a lovely outside setting and usually have a bonfire on cool evenings.
30 locals recommend
Rising Silo Brewery
2351 Glade RdA local brewery and farm that often has live music on weekends. They have a lovely outside setting and usually have a bonfire on cool evenings.
Gillie's Inc
153 College AveA staple of Blacksburg. Best vegetarian food in town!
The Maroon Door
418 North Main StreetOur newest restaurant/brewery in town, owned by a local family.
Saturday Morning
The best place to go on a Saturday morning for breakfast treats, coffee, farm fresh produce, and flowers from Stonecrop Farm.
31 locals recommend
Blacksburg Farmers Market & Market Square Park
108 W Roanoke StThe best place to go on a Saturday morning for breakfast treats, coffee, farm fresh produce, and flowers from Stonecrop Farm.
Sightseeing
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