The Top 14 Attractions around Blacksburg
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Blacksburg. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Blacksburg is a region where 14
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Duck Pond at Virginia Tech
Highlight • Lake
Located next to Virginia Tech, this pond features picnic tables, benches, and a gazebo, providing a place to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and peaceful waters. Geese and ducks are often seen enjoying the pond as well.
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Brush Mountain Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Brush Mountain Trail is one of many singletrack trails in the dense Brush Mountain Park trail network. The path is either uphill or downhill the entire time and is …
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Wetlands Boardwalk
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
Throughout the year, there are tons of snapping turtles, salamanders, tadpoles, goslings, ... a wonderful place to observe nature.
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Huckleberry Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Huckleberry Trail is a nearly 15-mile smooth, wide, paved path. It moves from the library in Blacksburg to the New River Mall and crosses several roads and bridges and …
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Coal Mining Heritage Park
Highlight • Historical Site
This is where the Coal Mining Trail starts. It loops around the Huckleberry Trail and remembers the past of the area with mining artifacts along the way.
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Stream Crossings on Poverty Creek Trail
Highlight • River
Poverty Creek Trail is the main trail of this trail system. On the first half you stay close to the creek it is named after and cross it several times.
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Brush Mountain Wilderness
Highlight • Forest
Brush Mountain is remote and wild. Its oak-pine forests and slopes are home to many species of plants and animals, some of which are very unusual. The area is also habitat for the James River spinymussel, which is endangered.
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Horse Nettle Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Horse Nettle Trail is a popular path in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests area. The first part of the trail is tight singletrack through the trees, while …
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Smithfield Plantation
Highlight • Historical Site
This home has experienced turbulent history since its construction in 1772. It was part of a 120,000 acre plantation.
The house was restored and given to the public in 1964. …
The house was restored and given to the public in 1964. …
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Lane Stadium
Highlight • Structure
Lane Stadium, the home of Virginia Tech, has a seating capacity of 35,000. Named after the late Edward H. Lane, a university graduate, it is recognized as one of the …
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Pandapas Pond
Highlight • Lake
The loop around the pond is about one mile and accessible with a wheelchair. Apart from hiking, the pond offers fishing and canoeing opportunities as well as picnic sites.
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