Kimberly’s guidebook

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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 St
We 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.
22 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
207 S Main St
22 locals recommend
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.
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!)
58 locals recommend
Macado's
922 University City Blvd
58 locals recommend
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!)
Steve's favorite--he recommends the pimento burger. Located in Blacksburg on South Main Street.
30 locals recommend
Lefty's
1410 S Main St
30 locals recommend
Steve'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.
15 locals recommend
Sharkeys
220 N Main St
15 locals recommend
Popular 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
80 locals recommend
Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
1329 S Main St
80 locals recommend
offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch; many great reviews and has been there for decades
Previous guest indicated that they delivered to townhouse.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2545 Market St NE
Previous guest indicated that they delivered to townhouse.
a personal favorite; fresh food; menu of bowls or create your own
Roots Natural Kitchen
898 Prices Fork Rd
a personal favorite; fresh food; menu of bowls or create your own
Popular with VT students and locals. Worth the wait for many.
48 locals recommend
Cabo Fish Taco
117 South Main Street
48 locals recommend
Popular with VT students and locals. Worth the wait for many.
popular with vegetarians and nonvegetarians alike
40 locals recommend
Gillie's Inc
153 College Ave
40 locals recommend
popular 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 Northeast
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.
Super service and close to townhouse
14 locals recommend
MISSION BBQ
2229 Colonial Ave SW
14 locals recommend
Super service and close to townhouse
great pasta and pizza
Sandro's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
2775 Market Street Northeast
great pasta and pizza
great ice cream and super customer service
Poppy’s
great ice cream and super customer service
Opened in July 2023
Noodles and Company
Opened in July 2023
I heard great things about their fried chicken!
The Blue Hen - Family Style Restaurant
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.
33 locals recommend
Mcafee Knob TrailHead
Catawba Valley Drive
33 locals recommend
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.
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.
170 locals recommend
Cascade Falls Trailhead
2068 Cascade Dr
170 locals recommend
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.
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.
45 locals recommend
Mountain Lake Lodge
115 Hotel Cir
45 locals recommend
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.
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.
6 locals recommend
Huckleberry Trail
Huckleberry Trail
6 locals recommend
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.
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.
71 locals recommend
Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve
890 Moles Rd SW
71 locals recommend
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.
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.
10 locals recommend
Stiles Falls
10 locals recommend
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.
13 locals recommend
Falls Ridge Preserve
Falls Ridge Road
13 locals recommend
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.
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.
61 locals recommend
Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
61 locals recommend
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.

Sightseeing

Home of the Hokies!
34 locals recommend
Lane Stadium
185 Beamer Way
34 locals recommend
Home 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.
85 locals recommend
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
85 locals recommend
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.
23 locals recommend
New River Junction
2591 Big Falls Rd
23 locals recommend
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.
boat rentals, small beach, trails etc.
62 locals recommend
Claytor Lake State Park
6620 Ben H Bolen Dr
62 locals recommend
boat 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 St
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.
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/
31 locals recommend
Blacksburg Farmers Market & Market Square Park
108 W Roanoke St
31 locals recommend
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/
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.
119 locals recommend
National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord Cir
119 locals recommend
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.

Breweries and Wineries

Brewing Company outside of Blacksburg in portion of an old elementary school. Typically have different food trucks there on weekends.
15 locals recommend
Moon Hollow Brewing Company
4237 Prices Fork Rd
15 locals recommend
Brewing 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.
28 locals recommend
Eastern Divide Brewing Company
3175 Commerce St
28 locals recommend
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.
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.
30 locals recommend
Rising Silo Brewery
2351 Glade Rd
30 locals recommend
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.
The VT professor/owner teaches a wine class at VT that is popular with many students!
8 locals recommend
Blacksburg Wine Lab
223 Gilbert St
8 locals recommend
The 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.
11 locals recommend
Beliveau Estate Winery
3899 Eakin Farm Rd
11 locals recommend
Beautiful 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 Street
close to the townhouse in downtown Christiansburg; sometimes feature food trucks

City/town information

Great little downtown with restaurants, shops, antique stores etc.
15 locals recommend
Christiansburg
15 locals recommend
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.
56 locals recommend
Floyd
56 locals recommend
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.
27 locals recommend
Blacksburg
27 locals recommend
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
12 locals recommend
Christiansburg Aquatic Center
12 locals recommend
Has a leisure pool with two story triple loop water slide and skate park behind the facility; daily passes can be purchased
9 locals recommend
Starlite Drive-In Theatre
275 Starlight Dr
9 locals recommend
bowling alley with huge tv screens, restaurant, movie theatre and bar all in one complex
40 locals recommend
Paragon First & Main IMAX Theaters
1614 S Main St
40 locals recommend
bowling alley with huge tv screens, restaurant, movie theatre and bar all in one complex
batting cages, driving range and miniature golf
7 locals recommend
Cox's Golf Driving Range
3500 Prices Fork Rd
7 locals recommend
batting 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