Historic Smithfield (circa 1773) 1000 Smithfield Plantation Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060, 540-231-3947, Home of Revolutionary War patriot William Preston, this historic home, designed in the tidewater plantation style, provided a haven of aristocratic elegance and became the social and political center of this backcountry area. A beautiful garden, enclosed by a weathered paling fence typical of the era, is also on the property, as well as a museum store. more...

Armory Art Gallery 201 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060, 540-231-5547, Well known for displaying works of art by regional artists, this gallery also hosts the Annual Artstravaganza exhibit and auction. more... 

Glade Church Fine Arts Gallery 1600 Glade Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060, 540-552-3394, This rotating gallery provides opportunities for local artists to share creative offerings to the community and the service of worship. Gallery hours: Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. The gallery is also open Sundays during the 11 a.m. worship service or by appointment through the church office.  more...

Perspective Gallery Squires Student Center, Blacksburg, VA 24060, Located at Virginia Tech, 540-231-6040, A broad spectrum of art exhibitions and programs that are designed to enrich the cultural life of Virginia Tech students and the university community are featured at this gallery that shows a variety of media and styles by local and regional artists, as well as those of national and international reputation

Caldwell Fields 110 South Park Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060, 540-552-4641, Open year round, this area consists of a group of three fields located on the edge of Craig Creek with each field containing a group fire ring. A stocked trout stream is also on the property.

Mountain Lake Wilderness 110 Southpark Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060, 540-552-4641, This 11,113 acre wilderness is the largest in the Jefferson National Forest and it consists of a highland plateau which sits squarely on the eastern continental divide. The wilderness also features stands of virgin spruce and hemlock and a mountain bog and war spur overlook which provides exceptional views of most of the wilderness. Outstanding opportunities for primitive camping and other recreation are available. 

Peters Mountain Wilderness 110 Southpark Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060, 540-552-4641, A 3,328 acre wilderness which features a mountain bog and numerous sandstone outcroppings on the crest of Peters Mountain that affords rewarding views of the countryside. 

Virginia Tech Geosciences Museum Located Derring Hall at Virginia Tech, 540-231-3001, This museum features a full scale model of an Allosaurus, as well as an extensive mineral collection, gemstones, fossils, a seismograph, and area mining history exhibits.

All America Tours 922 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060, 540-961-2700, 800-638-2701, This tour company provides deluxe motorcoach tours throughout Virginia, as well as across the United States, in state-of-the-art, luxurious European touring coaches which are professionally escorted by trained tour directors and come complete with a deluxe continental breakfast and refreshments in the afternoon. more...