Kimberly’s guidebook
Food scene
We really enjoy their pizza and they have a great selection of Italian dishes.
Avellinos Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
1440 S Main StWe really enjoy their pizza and they have a great selection of Italian dishes.
Restaurant in the heart of downtown Blacksburg. Inside and outside seating. Great salad and pizzas and I recommend the pretzel bites as an appetizer. They also offer gluten free pizza.
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Mellow Mushroom
207 S Main StRestaurant in the heart of downtown Blacksburg. Inside and outside seating. Great salad and pizzas and I recommend the pretzel bites as an appetizer. They also offer gluten free pizza.
Great variety of sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas etc. There is a location in both Christiansburg and Blacksburg. Christiansburg location is 0.8 miles from townhouse and walkable. (There is a hill coming back!)
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Macado's
922 University City BlvdGreat variety of sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas etc. There is a location in both Christiansburg and Blacksburg. Christiansburg location is 0.8 miles from townhouse and walkable. (There is a hill coming back!)
Steve's favorite--he recommends the pimento burger. Located in Blacksburg on South Main Street.
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Lefty's
1410 S Main StSteve's favorite--he recommends the pimento burger. Located in Blacksburg on South Main Street.
Popular college hangout with nice sized portions. Good salads, burgers etc. Offers outside seating. Busy college scene in evenings.
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Sharkeys
220 N Main StPopular college hangout with nice sized portions. Good salads, burgers etc. Offers outside seating. Busy college scene in evenings.
offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch; many great reviews and has been there for decades
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Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
1329 S Main Stoffers breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch; many great reviews and has been there for decades
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2545 Market St NEPrevious guest indicated that they delivered to townhouse.
Roots Natural Kitchen
898 Prices Fork Rda personal favorite; fresh food; menu of bowls or create your own
Popular with VT students and locals. Worth the wait for many.
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Cabo Fish Taco
117 South Main StreetPopular with VT students and locals. Worth the wait for many.
Gillie's Inc
153 College Avepopular with vegetarians and nonvegetarians alike
Convenient to townhouse in Christiansburg Marketplace. Over a dozen different kinds of chicken salad. I am partial to the Fancy Nancy with the grapes, apples and pecans.
Chicken Salad Chick
2575 Market Street NortheastConvenient to townhouse in Christiansburg Marketplace. Over a dozen different kinds of chicken salad. I am partial to the Fancy Nancy with the grapes, apples and pecans.
MISSION BBQ
2229 Colonial Ave SWSuper service and close to townhouse
Sandro's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
2775 Market Street Northeastgreat pasta and pizza
Poppy’s
great ice cream and super customer service
Noodles and Company
Opened in July 2023
The Blue Hen - seafood and chicken grill
I heard great things about their fried chicken!
Hiking Trails in the area
McAfee Knob via Appalachian Trail is a 8.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Catawba, Virginia and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from April until November. Considered to be the most scenic point along the Appalachian Trail, the vista offers panoramic views of the Catawba Valley, 1,600 feet (490 m) below. About 35-45 minutes from townhouse. Awesome views--if feeling inspired, get up and plan your hike to be at the top for sunrise! Parking lot can get crowded as it is a must-do for VT students.
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Mcafee Knob TrailHead
Catawba Valley DriveMcAfee Knob via Appalachian Trail is a 8.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Catawba, Virginia and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from April until November. Considered to be the most scenic point along the Appalachian Trail, the vista offers panoramic views of the Catawba Valley, 1,600 feet (490 m) below. About 35-45 minutes from townhouse. Awesome views--if feeling inspired, get up and plan your hike to be at the top for sunrise! Parking lot can get crowded as it is a must-do for VT students.
Cascades Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pembroke, Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Length 3.8 mi Elevation gain 711 ft Route type Out & Back. Can get extremely crowded at times as it is a must-do for Hokies.
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I-Cascade Falls Trailhead
2068 Cascade DrCascades Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pembroke, Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Length 3.8 mi Elevation gain 711 ft Route type Out & Back. Can get extremely crowded at times as it is a must-do for Hokies.
Bald Knob trail is located at Mountain Lake Lodge (where Dirty Dancing was filmed). Bald Knob Trail is a 0.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Newport, Virginia that features a great forest setting. The trail is rated as moderate and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Great views after a short but fairly steep hike.
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Mountain Lake Lodge
115 Hotel CirBald Knob trail is located at Mountain Lake Lodge (where Dirty Dancing was filmed). Bald Knob Trail is a 0.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Newport, Virginia that features a great forest setting. The trail is rated as moderate and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Great views after a short but fairly steep hike.
The Huckleberry Trail is now more than 11 miles long! Lots of places to explore and get on the trail to include two places behind the mall (Uptown Christiansburg formerly New River Valley mall) in Christiansburg. One is behind the movie theatre and the other is in the back behind Kohls and Planet Fitness. If you head to the right (towards Blacksburg) it is a bit more scenic. Mostly flat and paved throughout the trail. Lots of different scenery depending where you opt to get on.
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Huckleberry Trail
Huckleberry TrailThe Huckleberry Trail is now more than 11 miles long! Lots of places to explore and get on the trail to include two places behind the mall (Uptown Christiansburg formerly New River Valley mall) in Christiansburg. One is behind the movie theatre and the other is in the back behind Kohls and Planet Fitness. If you head to the right (towards Blacksburg) it is a bit more scenic. Mostly flat and paved throughout the trail. Lots of different scenery depending where you opt to get on.
This trail is about 50 minutes from townhouse. The road to parking lot gets thin and one car needs to pull over in order to let car traveling in opposite direction pass. Great views after a not too strenuous hike. Buffalo Mountain Trail is a 2.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Willis, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve
890 Moles Rd SWThis trail is about 50 minutes from townhouse. The road to parking lot gets thin and one car needs to pull over in order to let car traveling in opposite direction pass. Great views after a not too strenuous hike. Buffalo Mountain Trail is a 2.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Willis, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This is about 30 minutes from townhouse. Stiles Falls is a 3.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Shawsville, Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Stiles Falls
This is about 30 minutes from townhouse. Stiles Falls is a 3.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Shawsville, Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This is about 15-20 minutes from the townhouse. Falls Ridge Preserve features one of the more unique waterfalls in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. It's an 80-foot waterfall that flows over a combination of rocks and vegetation, giving it a very distinct look. There are two hiking trails at Falls Ridge Preserve - the Red Trail (Chamberlain Trail) and Silver Trail (Bradley Trail). You'll begin the hike from the parking area on the Red Trail, which runs parallel to the water. Then, turn right and follow the Silver Trail for more views of the water. The Silver Trail will reconnect with the Red Trail after 0.8 miles and then you can either turn left and complete the loop, or turn right and complete the full loop of the Red Trail, which is approximately 3 miles. The parking area can be reached via Exit 128 off Interstate 81. Travel west on Route 603/North Fork Road for 7 miles and then turn left on Falls Ridge Road and go over the narrow red bridge. Take Falls Ridge Road over the railroad tracks and take the immediate left onto a gravel road. Continue on the gravel road until you reach a fork and bear left at the fork. Park on the side of the road at the preserve entrance sign and the trailhead is across the open field.
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Falls Ridge Preserve
Falls Ridge RoadThis is about 15-20 minutes from the townhouse. Falls Ridge Preserve features one of the more unique waterfalls in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. It's an 80-foot waterfall that flows over a combination of rocks and vegetation, giving it a very distinct look. There are two hiking trails at Falls Ridge Preserve - the Red Trail (Chamberlain Trail) and Silver Trail (Bradley Trail). You'll begin the hike from the parking area on the Red Trail, which runs parallel to the water. Then, turn right and follow the Silver Trail for more views of the water. The Silver Trail will reconnect with the Red Trail after 0.8 miles and then you can either turn left and complete the loop, or turn right and complete the full loop of the Red Trail, which is approximately 3 miles. The parking area can be reached via Exit 128 off Interstate 81. Travel west on Route 603/North Fork Road for 7 miles and then turn left on Falls Ridge Road and go over the narrow red bridge. Take Falls Ridge Road over the railroad tracks and take the immediate left onto a gravel road. Continue on the gravel road until you reach a fork and bear left at the fork. Park on the side of the road at the preserve entrance sign and the trailhead is across the open field.
4.6-mile out-and-back trail near Catawba, Virginia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Several rock scrambles on the hike so may not be best for dogs.
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Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic Trail4.6-mile out-and-back trail near Catawba, Virginia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Several rock scrambles on the hike so may not be best for dogs.
Sightseeing
I-Lane Stadium
185 Beamer WayHome of the Hokies!
Beautiful campus to walk around on. Go to the duck pond or explore the Hahn Horticultural Center. Explore the drill field and take a picture in front of the Pylons.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Beautiful campus to walk around on. Go to the duck pond or explore the Hahn Horticultural Center. Explore the drill field and take a picture in front of the Pylons.
Tubing on the New River. They rent tubes and, after a short float down the river, will bus you back to the starting point and you can go again.
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New River Junction
2591 Big Falls RdTubing on the New River. They rent tubes and, after a short float down the river, will bus you back to the starting point and you can go again.
boat rentals, small beach, trails etc.
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IState Park ye-Claytor Lake
6620 Ben H Bolen Drboat rentals, small beach, trails etc.
The Christiansburg Farmers Market is held from May-October and operates every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. on Hickok Street in downtown Christiansburg.
The 2020 season will be May 28 to Oct. 29.
Christiansburg Farmer’s Market
1600 W Main StThe Christiansburg Farmers Market is held from May-October and operates every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. on Hickok Street in downtown Christiansburg.
The 2020 season will be May 28 to Oct. 29.
The market is open on Saturdays from 8 am-2 pm. Currently, the first hour of the Market on Saturdays is for pre-order pick-ups only. The market will open up for browsing at 9 am. Wednesday markets begin in June and will run from 2 pm-6 pm. https://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com/
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Blacksburg Farmers Market & Market Square Park
108 W Roanoke StThe market is open on Saturdays from 8 am-2 pm. Currently, the first hour of the Market on Saturdays is for pre-order pick-ups only. The market will open up for browsing at 9 am. Wednesday markets begin in June and will run from 2 pm-6 pm. https://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com/
If time permits, this Memorial seems worth the visit. About 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours from townhouse. On June 6, 1944, 35 boys in one company from Bedford, Virginia, with 150,000 other young men, boarded landing craft for the beaches of France for the D-Day invasion. By the end of that one day, nearly 4,500 allied soldiers lost their lives -- nineteen of those killed were from Bedford.
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National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord CirIf time permits, this Memorial seems worth the visit. About 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours from townhouse. On June 6, 1944, 35 boys in one company from Bedford, Virginia, with 150,000 other young men, boarded landing craft for the beaches of France for the D-Day invasion. By the end of that one day, nearly 4,500 allied soldiers lost their lives -- nineteen of those killed were from Bedford.
Breweries and Wineries
Brewing Company outside of Blacksburg in portion of an old elementary school. Typically have different food trucks there on weekends.
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Moon Hollow Brewing Company
4237 Prices Fork RdBrewing Company outside of Blacksburg in portion of an old elementary school. Typically have different food trucks there on weekends.
Brewing company in Blacksburg industrial park. Has indoor and outdoor seating and large grass area where you can bring your own chairs/blankets. Chicken sandwich and fries are delicious. Fun atmosphere.
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Eastern Divide Brewing Company
3175 Commerce StBrewing company in Blacksburg industrial park. Has indoor and outdoor seating and large grass area where you can bring your own chairs/blankets. Chicken sandwich and fries are delicious. Fun atmosphere.
Brewery on farm associated with Glade Farm. Live music typically on weekends. Have a few food items to include wood fired pizza. I have heard their brunch is good but have yet to go. Mostly outdoor casual seating at picnic tables, stumps etc.
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Rising Silo Brewery
2351 Glade RdBrewery on farm associated with Glade Farm. Live music typically on weekends. Have a few food items to include wood fired pizza. I have heard their brunch is good but have yet to go. Mostly outdoor casual seating at picnic tables, stumps etc.
The VT professor/owner teaches a wine class at VT that is popular with many students!
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Blacksburg Wine Lab
223 Gilbert StThe VT professor/owner teaches a wine class at VT that is popular with many students!
Beautiful views from this winery. About a half hour from the townhouse. Scenic drive.
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Beliveau Estate Winery
3899 Eakin Farm RdBeautiful views from this winery. About a half hour from the townhouse. Scenic drive.
close to the townhouse in downtown Christiansburg; sometimes feature food trucks
Iron Tree Brewing Company
5 Roanoke Streetclose to the townhouse in downtown Christiansburg; sometimes feature food trucks
City/town information
Great little downtown with restaurants, shops, antique stores etc.
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Christiansburg
Great little downtown with restaurants, shops, antique stores etc.
Features a Country store featuring blue grass music and ice cream parlor. Town has various shops and restaurants. Half hour from townhouse. Scenic drive.
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Floyd
Features a Country store featuring blue grass music and ice cream parlor. Town has various shops and restaurants. Half hour from townhouse. Scenic drive.
A special place to visit. Small town feel while home to a large university. Many restaurants, bars and shops in downtown along Main Street especially close to the University.
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Blacksburg
A special place to visit. Small town feel while home to a large university. Many restaurants, bars and shops in downtown along Main Street especially close to the University.
Things to do locally
Has a leisure pool with two story triple loop water slide and skate park behind the facility; daily passes can be purchased
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Christiansburg Aquatic Center
Has a leisure pool with two story triple loop water slide and skate park behind the facility; daily passes can be purchased
Starlite Drive-In Theatre
275 Starlight Drbowling alley with huge tv screens, restaurant, movie theatre and bar all in one complex
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Paragon First & Main IMAX Theaters
1614 S Main Stbowling alley with huge tv screens, restaurant, movie theatre and bar all in one complex
batting cages, driving range and miniature golf
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Cox's Golf Driving Range
3500 Prices Fork Rdbatting cages, driving range and miniature golf
New as of September 2023; includes 1.5 miles of paved trails, inclusive playground, challenge course and ADA accessible adult fitness zone, dog park, splash pad and fields
Christiansburg Huckleberry Park
New as of September 2023; includes 1.5 miles of paved trails, inclusive playground, challenge course and ADA accessible adult fitness zone, dog park, splash pad and fields