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Things to see in Blacksburg, Virginia (United States): 18 places and when to go
Blacksburg, Virginia is a town in United States with around 68,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Food and drink (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are Salt Pond Mountain, Blacksburg Historic District and Clover Hollow Natural Area Preserve. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.2294, -80.4142
- Population
- About 68,000
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Food and drink (5) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 664 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Salt Pond Mountain, at 1,231 m.
What to see in Blacksburg, Virginia
The places in and around Blacksburg, Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Salt Pond MountainMountain in United States of America21 km
- Blacksburg Historic DistrictHistoric district in Virginia, United States179 m
- Clover Hollow Natural Area PreserveNatural preserve and cave in Virginia (US)13 km
- Glencoe MuseumHistoric house in Virginia, United States18 km
- Graysontown Methodist ChurchChurch building in Montgomery County, United States of America25 km
- Miller–Southside Residential Historic DistrictHistoric district in Virginia, United States812 m
- SmithfieldListed on the NRHP in Montgomery County, Virginia2.0 km
- Alleghany Springs SpringhousePlace in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places17 km
- Blacksburg Museum and Cultural FoundationMuseum189 m
- Bowstring Truss BridgeHistoric bowstring truss bridge located at the Ironto Rest Area near Ironto, Montgomery County, Virginia, United States17 km
- Currie HouseHistoric house in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States1.9 km
- Odd Fellows HallMuseum of African American Culture800 m
- Allegheny TrailHiking trail in West Virginia30 km
- Attimo WineryWinery22 km
- Eastern DivideBrewery4.8 km
- Iron Tree Brewing CompanyBrewery11 km
- Long Way BreweryBrewery18 km
- River City Distillery, LLCDistillery18 km
When to go to Blacksburg, Virginia
The best time to visit Blacksburg, Virginia is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:00
- JunBest time14:33
- JulBest time14:19
- AugBest time13:26
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:58
- DecPossible9:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Blacksburg, Virginia
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 664 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Floyd5 places42 km
- White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia13 places64 km
- Natural Bridge5 places89 km
- Beckley, West Virginia8 places91 km
- State Road10 places108 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Blacksburg, Virginia?
The best known: Salt Pond Mountain, Blacksburg Historic District, Clover Hollow Natural Area Preserve, Glencoe Museum, Graysontown Methodist Church. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Blacksburg, Virginia?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27.
How do you get to Blacksburg, Virginia?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 664 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Blacksburg, Virginia as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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