Set within the rolling Blue Ridge foothills, Montgomery County’s twin downtowns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg mix small-town allure with a powerful connection to the outside. Vigorous major streets, native taste, and handy proximity to trails and rivers make them a super launching level for exploring the New River Valley.
MORNING
Start your day in downtown Blacksburg, the place small-town allure meets quick access to world-class recreation. Gas up with a pastry and occasional at Coffeeholics Café & Bakery earlier than shopping the Blacksburg Farmers Market.
Have a good time 250 years of america and Montgomery County this 12 months on the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Basis.
From downtown, it’s an easy hop onto the Huckleberry Path, a 15-mile paved rail-trail linking Blacksburg and Christiansburg—excellent for walkers, runners, and cyclists. For deeper journey, head quarter-hour out to the Jefferson Nationwide Forest, house to 2,000 miles of mountaineering, biking, horseback driving, and sweeping Blue Ridge surroundings. Mountain bikers received’t need to miss the Poverty Creek Path System, boasting greater than 30 miles throughout 19 trails and thought of a few of the finest driving on the East Coast.
AFTERNOON
Proceed south to Downtown Christiansburg, the place historical past, craft drinks, and a welcoming group await. Begin with a go to to Antiques on Foremost earlier than grabbing lunch at Macado’s or settling in for a relaxed afternoon pint at Iron Tree Brewing. In case you’d moderately unwind with an extended meal, Summit Restaurant provides an elevated eating expertise proper within the coronary heart of city.
EVENING
Return to Blacksburg for dinner at Gillie’s or Cabo Fish Taco, or keep in Christiansburg to take pleasure in native favorites like Gardner’s Grill and The Farmhouse. Each cities supply distinctive stays together with the Foremost Road Inn, Blacksburg Mattress & Breakfast, and the fantastically restored Oaks Victorian Inn.
As night settles within the New River Valley, you’ll discover that each cities supply a relaxed, walkable ambiance excellent for lingering over dessert, a nightcap, or just absorbing the mountain air.
Downtown Occasions
Blacksburg: Summer season Solstice Pageant (June 20) • Steppin’ Out (Aug. 7–8)
Christiansburg: Rockin’ Foremost Summer season Live performance Sequence (June–August)
