Sponsored Content BLACKSBURG, CHRISTIANSBURG & MONTGOMERY COUNTY Historic Smithfield Plantation Downtown Christiansburg RECREATION — INSIDE AND OUT Explore the Huckleberry Trail, portions of the Appalachian Trail, Trans-America Bike Trail (Route 76), Poverty Creek Trails, and Brush Mountain Park. Admire the 40-foot Stiles Falls, float along New River Junction, or splash at the Montgomery County Frog Pond and Christiansburg Aquatic Center. Bring the family for a game of mini golf at Cox’s Golf Driving Range, or try disc golf at the Golden Hills Disc Golf Course. FROM MOUNTAIN VIEWS TO MILESTONE MOMENTS 540-394-4470 ARTS See a show at the Moss Arts Center, Lyric Theatre, or Starlite Drive-In, and step back in time at the Montgomery Museum, Christiansburg Explore downtowns filled with Institute, Historic Smithfield, and Meadowbrook Museum. Walk through eats, festivals, Christiansburg and kid-friendly the historic local districts of Downtown and Blacksburg to see fun. murals Step into the region’s past at public art, from to painted HokieBirds (Virginia Tech’s mascot)! Adventure meets tradition in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Montgomery County, where families can walk the Huckleberry Trail, bike mountain AND CULTURE paths, or float the New River together. DINING Museum AND AGRITOURISM of Art and History, and the Christiansburg Institute. Historic Smithfield, the Montgomery You’ll love the locally owned eateries and bakeries that are as diverse as the area. Visit our wineries and breweries that grow their own grapes and hops. The Christiansburg Farmers Markets have plenty of In 2026, join and us Blacksburg as we commemorate fresh produce, homemade goods, County and samples taste. both Montgomery and to Virginia’s 250th anniversary with special events, Bring your family to the annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, exhibits, and celebrations our races, vendors, GoToMontVA.com featuring hay rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin honoring catapults, hog theme, “Revolution to Revolutionary.” 200 Clay St. SW, and more! Visit Beliveau Farm Winery’s Lavender Festival for a relaxing summer outing with no gorgeous lavender fields mountain views. There’s better place to Go and To Town. Blacksburg CHRISTINA O’CONNOR VIRGINIA TECH Virginia Tech, home of the Hokies, is a must-stop in town. Before explor-ing the campus, pop into the visitor center for maps, parking information, and more. Key attractions include The Pylons, the Moss Arts Center, Lane Stadium, Cassell Coliseum, the Drillfield, Hahn Horticulture Garden, and the beloved Virginia Tech Duck Pond. 152 2 Virginia .org | BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS SPONSORED CONTENT
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