ATTRACTIONS
Montgomery County has developed a reputation as the place to be for those who are attracted to the great outdoors. Its hunting fishing and hiking opportunities offer outstanding possibilities in traditional pursuits, while a wide array of additional activities present appealing options to charm not only active enthusiasts but also those who enjoy their recreation as spectators
ADVENTURE WORLD FAMILY FUN CENTER
A Premiere place for family entertainment in the New River Valley! A clean, fun, safe place with a family atmosphere that is smoke and alcohol free and offers skating, laser tag, arcade games and more!
540/382-1717 or
COX'S DRIVING RANGE
3500 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg. Open all year round, despite being outdoor, one can find a batting cage, miniature golf course, and large driving range.
540/951-0948 or
HARKRADER SPORTS COMPLEX
Newly completed sports complex includes 3 Baseball/Softball fields, 2 multi-purpose/soccer fields, bleacher seating for approx. 600 people, children’s play areas and a paved perimeter walking trail.
HISTORIC SMITHFIELD PLANTATION
1000 Smithfield Plantation Road, Blacksburg. Built in 1775 it is the birth place of 2 Virginia governors and was the home of another. There is a manor house, museum store, and a colonial style kitchen garden located on the grounds of the plantation. Art collections from 18th and 19th centuries are on display, as well as local artifacts. Costumed interpreters serve as tour guides through the home. The plantation is open April-December, M, T, Th & F 5 1-5 pm. and Sunday 10 - 5.
540/231-3947 or
SQUIRES STUDENT ART GALLERY
Located on the VT campus, a wide variety of art can be viewed here. The exhibits are rotating and feature art by a multitude of individuals, local, international and Virginia Tech student artists. 540/231-6906
STARLITE DRIVE-IN THEATER
Where you can watch a movie under the stars. One of the few remaining original Drive-In theaters in the country! 540/382-2202 or
VIRGINIA TECH MUSEUM OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
2062 Derring Hall, VT Campus. The museum is home of the largest display of minerals in the state of Virginia, as well as a working seismograph, gemstones, fossils, full-scale model of an Allosaurus, and a gift shop. 540/231-3001 or
A Premiere place for family entertainment in the New River Valley! A clean, fun, safe place with a family atmosphere that is smoke and alcohol free and offers skating, laser tag, arcade games and more!
540/382-1717 or
COX'S DRIVING RANGE
3500 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg. Open all year round, despite being outdoor, one can find a batting cage, miniature golf course, and large driving range.
540/951-0948 or
HARKRADER SPORTS COMPLEX
Newly completed sports complex includes 3 Baseball/Softball fields, 2 multi-purpose/soccer fields, bleacher seating for approx. 600 people, children’s play areas and a paved perimeter walking trail.
HISTORIC SMITHFIELD PLANTATION
1000 Smithfield Plantation Road, Blacksburg. Built in 1775 it is the birth place of 2 Virginia governors and was the home of another. There is a manor house, museum store, and a colonial style kitchen garden located on the grounds of the plantation. Art collections from 18th and 19th centuries are on display, as well as local artifacts. Costumed interpreters serve as tour guides through the home. The plantation is open April-December, M, T, Th & F 5 1-5 pm. and Sunday 10 - 5.
540/231-3947 or
SQUIRES STUDENT ART GALLERY
Located on the VT campus, a wide variety of art can be viewed here. The exhibits are rotating and feature art by a multitude of individuals, local, international and Virginia Tech student artists. 540/231-6906
STARLITE DRIVE-IN THEATER
Where you can watch a movie under the stars. One of the few remaining original Drive-In theaters in the country! 540/382-2202 or
VIRGINIA TECH MUSEUM OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
2062 Derring Hall, VT Campus. The museum is home of the largest display of minerals in the state of Virginia, as well as a working seismograph, gemstones, fossils, full-scale model of an Allosaurus, and a gift shop. 540/231-3001 or
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
US 460 Blacksburg. Known as Virginia Tech, the University was founded in 1872 as the country’s first land-grant institution. It is Virginia’s largest university and ranked among the top 50 research universities in the country. Approximately 25,000 students attend the university each year. There are over 200 nationally ranked undergraduate programs within this outstanding university. The university's museums, art galleries, and dining halls are open to the public.
540/231-6000 or
THE LYRIC THEATER
135 College Ave in Blacksburg. Features movies, plays, and live performances, the historic theatre was built in the 1930’s and is still operating.
540/951-0604 or
MONTGOMERY MUSEUM & LEWIS MILLER REGIONAL ART CENTER
300 South Pepper Street, Christiansburg. The museum has artifacts from the New River Valley area and features art exhibits by local artists.
540/382-5644 or
MOTOR MILE SPEEDWAY
Located in nearby Fairlawn, with a racing season that runs from April to September, the Motor Mile Speedway is the only NASCAR weekly racing series North of Bristol in the state. 540/639-1700 or
NRV SUPERBOWL
375 Arbor Drive, Christiansburg. The bowling alley sponsors state championships, as well as “glow in the dark” bowling. There are 40 lanes and a state of the art computerized scoring system. Additionally the alley offers bumper bowling for kids, a game room with billiards, retail shop, snack bar, and lounge.
540/382-5525 or
SOLITUDE
The oldest structure on the Virginia Tech campus, and the first permanent English speaking colony in the Allegheny Mountains, it is the site of the Draper Meadow Settlement and massacre, where Mary Draper Ingles’ capture and long road to freedom began. Solitude has also been the home of two Virginia governors.
US 460 Blacksburg. Known as Virginia Tech, the University was founded in 1872 as the country’s first land-grant institution. It is Virginia’s largest university and ranked among the top 50 research universities in the country. Approximately 25,000 students attend the university each year. There are over 200 nationally ranked undergraduate programs within this outstanding university. The university's museums, art galleries, and dining halls are open to the public.
540/231-6000 or
THE LYRIC THEATER
135 College Ave in Blacksburg. Features movies, plays, and live performances, the historic theatre was built in the 1930’s and is still operating.
540/951-0604 or
MONTGOMERY MUSEUM & LEWIS MILLER REGIONAL ART CENTER
300 South Pepper Street, Christiansburg. The museum has artifacts from the New River Valley area and features art exhibits by local artists.
540/382-5644 or
MOTOR MILE SPEEDWAY
Located in nearby Fairlawn, with a racing season that runs from April to September, the Motor Mile Speedway is the only NASCAR weekly racing series North of Bristol in the state. 540/639-1700 or
NRV SUPERBOWL
375 Arbor Drive, Christiansburg. The bowling alley sponsors state championships, as well as “glow in the dark” bowling. There are 40 lanes and a state of the art computerized scoring system. Additionally the alley offers bumper bowling for kids, a game room with billiards, retail shop, snack bar, and lounge.
540/382-5525 or
SOLITUDE
The oldest structure on the Virginia Tech campus, and the first permanent English speaking colony in the Allegheny Mountains, it is the site of the Draper Meadow Settlement and massacre, where Mary Draper Ingles’ capture and long road to freedom began. Solitude has also been the home of two Virginia governors.
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