VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D $ PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER ADMISSION REQUIRED W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS b u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET -FRIENDLY FACILITY I ADA -COMPLIANT Matthews Living History Farm Museum Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech artscenter.vt.edu | 540-231-5300 190 Alumni Mall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Serving Southwest Virginia with performing and visual arts experiences. $ b Heritage Park & Natural Area matthewsfarmmuseum.org 276-773-3080 476 White Pine Rd., Galax Preserving cultural heritage of the upper New River Valley since 1900. blacksburg.gov/departments/ departments-l-z/parks-and-recreation 540-443-1100 2300 Glade Rd., Blacksburg 169-acre park with picnic shelter and trails. Solitude vt.edu/about/locations/buildings/ solitude.html | 540-231-9593 Virginia Tech Campus, Blacksburg Circa 1801 historic home to two Virginia governors. Matthews State Forest Mountain Bike Trails Christiansburg Aquatic Center cacpool.com | 540-381-7665 595 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg Competition pool, 10-meter diving platform, leisure pool with water slide. $ b Historic Smithfield Stiles Water Falls at Alta Mons mtbproject.com/trail/7016941/ matthews-state-forest-mtb-trail 655 White Pine Rd., Galax Enjoy 8.2 miles of single-track adventure. Whitetop Station Christiansburg Huckleberry Park christiansburg.org/1608/ christiansburg-huckleberry-park 540-382-2349 227 Huckleberry Park Dr. NW, Christiansburg 50-acre recreation area for adults and children of all abilities. b c historicsmithfield.org | 540-231-3947 1000 Smithfield Plantation Rd., Blacksburg History lives at this scenic 1774 Revolutionary War-era house museum. $ altamons.org | 540-268-2409 2842 Crockett Springs Rd., Shawsville 40-foot waterfall, 1.5 mile trail, 850-acre wooded mountainous tract. St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall graysoncountyva.com/business/ grayson-gravel-traverse-bike-route 276-773-8002 1595 Whitetop Gap Rd., Whitetop Historic information center at the end of the Creeper Trail. c Huckleberry Trail huckleberrytrail.org | 540-382-6975 1600 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg Maintained rail-to-trail winds between Blacksburg and Christiansburg. b c blacksburgmuseum.org | 540-443-1600 203 Gilbert St., Blacksburg Discover local African American culture. Open by appointment. “The Muni” Disc Golf Course at Blacksburg Municipal Park Kentland Farm MONTGOMERY COUNTY Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Montgomery County Regional Tourism Christiansburg Institute Museum christiansburginstitute.com 540-251-3160 125 Arrowhead Trl., Christiansburg Remember and explore African American experiences in Southwest Virginia. vaes.vt.edu/college-farm 540-731-9353 5250 Whitethorne Rd., Blacksburg College farm includes a manor house, meat house, and dairy. b blacksburg.gov/departments/ departments-l-z/parks-and-recreation 540-443-1100 920 Turner St., Blacksburg 35-acre park featuring an 11-hole, nationally acclaimed golf course. gotomontva.com | 540-394-4470 200 Clay St. SW, Blacksburg In the New River Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains of SW Virginia. b LOVEworks Sculpture in Christiansburg TransAmerica Bike Trail: Montgomery County Coal Mining Heritage Park Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. downtownblacksburg.com 540-951-0454 318 N. Main St., Blackburg Dining, shopping, art galleries, farmers market, and historic theater. b c montva.com/parks-and-rec/parks-facilities/coal-mining-heritage-park 540-382-6975 Huckleberry Trail, Mile 4, Christiansburg The former Merrimac Mine is a passive park and trail. c virginia.org/listings/theerts/ loveworkinchristiansburg 540-394-2120 595 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg A water-themed sculpture representing connections to the water. b c gotomontva.com | 540-394-4470 State Route 76 from Christiansburg to Catawba, Spectacular 19 miles of coast-to-coast bikeway. Virginia Tech Lyric Theatre, The THINGS TO DO Dude’s Drive-In Alexander Black House & Cultural Center 540-382-7901 1505 Roanoke St., Christiansburg thelyric.com | 540-951-0604 135 College Ave., Blacksburg Historic theater offering films and live music. b meadowbrookmuseum.org 540-268-1101 267 Alleghany Spring Rd., Shawsville Preserving the history and heritage of eastern Montgomery County. vt.edu | 540-231-3548 314 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg One of Virginia’s largest universities. Museums, galleries open to public. b c blacksburgmuseum.org | 540-443-1600 204 Draper Rd. SW, Blacksburg Historic home of Alexander Black. b Ellett Valley Recreational Area Meadowbrook Museum Virginia Tech Museum of Geosciences Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Biking Skills Park blacksburg.gov/departments/ departments-l-z/parks-and-recreation 540-443-1100 2701 Meadowbrook Dr., Blacksburg Dynamic setting to learn and hone your mountain-biking skills. blacksburg.gov/departments/ departments-l-z/parks-and-recreation 540-443-1100 1087 Jennelle Rd., Blacksburg 109-acre park with 1-mile biking/ walking trail in varied terrain. Fotheringay House Montgomery Museum of Art and History geos.vt.edu/museum-of-geosciences. html | 540-231-3001 2062 Derring Hall, Blacksburg Large display of minerals plus seismograph, gemstones, and fossils. b c Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve nature.org/en-us/get-involved/ how-to-help/places-we-protect/ bottom-creek-gorge Shawsville waymarking.com/waymarks/ wm1k4q_fotheringay_elliston_virginia 202-354-2211 Route 11, No. 460, Elliston Legend of the American Revolution said to be buried standing. montgomerymuseum.org 540-382-5644 4 E. Main St., Christiansburg Artifacts from the New River Valley, local art exhibits. Wonder Universe: A Children’s Museum Poverty Creek Trail System wonderuniverse.org | 540-200-8231 782 New River Rd., Unit 812, Uptown Christiansburg Mall , Christiansburg Enjoy the benefits of playful learning. Ideal for kids up to 10 years old. $ b Gateway Park Brush Mountain Park newriverlandtrust.org/ brushmountainpark | 540-443-1100 2701 Meadowbrook Dr., Blacksburg Enjoy 634 acres of forest with 12.5 miles of multi-use trails. blacksburg.gov/departments/ departments-l-z/parks-and-recreation 540-443-1100 2650 Meadowbrook Dr., Blacksburg 15 acres with hiking, biking, horseback trails. povertycreektrails.org | 540-552-4641 5 miles north of Blacksburg on Route 460 West , Blacksburg Over 25 miles of multi-use trails in Jefferson National Forest. PATRICK COUNTY Blue Ridge Visitor Center patrickchamber.com | 276-694-6012 2609 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan Located one minute from the Blue Ridge Parkway. SEEDS -Blacksburg Nature Center seedskids.org/nature-center 540-961-1132 Historic Price House, 107 Wharton St. SE, Blacksburg Rain or shine, fun discovering for children and the young at heart. Golden Hills Disc Golf Course Patrick County Visitors Center Cambria Historic District 500 Depot St., Christiansburg Historic railroad depot, antiques, and specialty shops. montva.com/parks-and-rec/ parks-facilities/golden-hills-disc-golf 540-382-6975 390 Cinnabar Rd., Christiansburg Experience one of the largest courses (37 holes) in the U.S. Sinkland Farms visitpatrickcounty.org | 276-693-2005 126 N. Main St., Stuart Discover Patrick County’s wonders. Eat, stay, and play! b c sinklandfarms.com | 540-382-4647 3060 Riner Rd., Christiansburg Wedding and event venue that hosts annual festivals. b 156 Virginia .org | BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS
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