Title: Things to Do in Blacksburg in 2026 | Expedia.com [Blacksburg Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Blacksburg.dx6056941)[Hotels in Blacksburg](https://expedia.com/Blacksburg-Hotels.d6056941.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Blacksburg](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Blacksburg.d6056941.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Blacksburg](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Blacksburg.d6056941.Car-Rental-Guide)[Blacksburg Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Blacksburg.d6056941.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Blacksburg ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Blacksburg Types of activities Where to stay [Blacksburg Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Blacksburg.dx6056941) ![Blacksburg which includes a house and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056941/74f8764a-2519-4d5d-814e-aabcee5c9e51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blacksburg which includes a house and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056941/74f8764a-2519-4d5d-814e-aabcee5c9e51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blacksburg which includes night scenes, nightlife and a sporting event](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056941/36423672-6353-4a84-9bae-00f110c238a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blacksburg which includes forest scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056941/f617bfd0-809f-4a3d-bf73-8c73c37c9877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blacksburg showing outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056941/d19353de-d9c2-47ca-bd22-01a0ae9d7ac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Blacksburg Attractions Smaller cities have an atmosphere you won't find in their larger counterparts. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6056941) ## Recommended things to do in Blacksburg | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Lanterns of the Lost: Blacksburg Blighted Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/lanterns-of-the-lost-blacksburg-blighted-ghost-tour.a51802662.activity-details): $24 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lanterns of the Lost: Blacksburg Blighted Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/lanterns-of-the-lost-blacksburg-blighted-ghost-tour.a51802662.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Lanterns of the Lost: Blacksburg Blighted Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/lanterns-of-the-lost-blacksburg-blighted-ghost-tour.a51802662.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lanterns of the Lost: Blacksburg Blighted Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/lanterns-of-the-lost-blacksburg-blighted-ghost-tour.a51802662.activity-details) | ## What to do in Blacksburg - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Blacksburg There's no need to give your credit card a workout in Blacksburg. The following won't cost a red cent. **Museum of Geosciences** \- Bring the entire family and set off on a journey of discovery through history with each other. **Virginia Tech University** \- Detour to this historic site and learn something about the cultural heritage of the area. **Wildwood Park** \- Work on your green thumb and admire the glorious plants on show. ### Things to Do in Blacksburg with Kids There are loads of fun things to do with the kids in and around Blacksburg. Keep the gang happy with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6056941&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Blacksburg? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Blacksburg ![Lane Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083735/9b92b907-9ad2-4421-8086-64b1db8683e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Virginia Tech University Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top college in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Tech-University-University.d6083735.Vacation-Attraction) ![One of best locales in college football.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056941/ac06d900-c317-4576-94c4-56b08201b204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lane Stadium Catch an event at Lane Stadium during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Lane-Stadium-University.d6093193.Vacation-Attraction) ![Views of the winding New River at New River Junction in Christiansburg, VA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658022/4dee5e0f-fec1-4a2d-a97e-c58c7b76a9e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New River Junction Enjoy an outing to New River Junction during your stay in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/New-River-Junction-Blacksburg.d553248621532658022.Vacation-Attraction) ![theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6209228/fb592fbb-a812-4cd1-88a3-5e03417cad7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyric Theatre You can get tickets for a performance at Lyric Theatre on your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Lyric-Theatre-Downtown-Blacksburg.d6209228.Vacation-Attraction) #### LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Though LewisGale Hospital Montgomery might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Blacksburg while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/LewisGale-Hospital-Montgomery-Farmview-Ramble.d624557863751364608.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cassell Coliseum Catch an event at Cassell Coliseum during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Cassell-Coliseum-University.d6093191.Vacation-Attraction) #### English Field Catch an event at English Field during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/English-Field-University.d553248621563220438.Vacation-Attraction) #### Historic Smithfield Plantation Learn about the local history of Blacksburg when you spend time at Historic Smithfield Plantation. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Historic-Smithfield-Plantation-University.d6209221.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museum of Geosciences You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of Geosciences during your travels in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-Geosciences-University.d6209223.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Blacksburg ![Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469703/cc17711a-cf4d-46e2-829e-f0f41020098b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Blacksburg If you're spending some time in Downtown Blacksburg, Alexander Black House & Cultural Center and Lyric Theatre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Blacksburg-Downtown-Blacksburg.dx553248635976469703) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Miller Southside While there might not be top attractions in Miller Southside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum. [](https://expedia.com/Blacksburg-Miller-Southside.dx553248635976471920) ![Landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwest Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/907741703830962176/fc71cf1e-b6b5-4b78-830d-b772512c9314.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mountain View While Mountain View might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum. [](https://expedia.com/Blacksburg-Mountain-View.dx907741703830962176) ![Summer Field - Blacksburg, VA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976475481/11553fa0-fd84-43de-8ffc-8bd309032d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hethwood - Prices Fork When in Hethwood - Prices Fork, you can plan a visit to Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Blacksburg-Hethwood-Prices-Fork.dx553248635976475481) ![New River Gorge West Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634999275451/dce3d4ee-a4fc-4d7c-bb88-f59c7bf4c5a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Merrimac When in Merrimac, you can plan a visit to Huckleberry Trail and NRV Superbowl, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Merrimac.dx553248634999275451) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### University If you're spending some time in University, Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Chamdo-University.dx983834687068061696) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Blacksburg.dx6056941.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Blacksburg ![Rural Landscape - New River Trail State Park - Pulaski County, VA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162/78e3463c-892e-46f6-a13b-3d98062419a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Radford ![Views from the rural Virginia farmlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7440/21440f4a-6d18-44b4-8a9a-2386e985a314.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Christiansburg ![The Sandstone Cliffs of Diamond Point Above The New River Gorge With Fall Foliage, New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8657/acf2ba70-c363-4681-b653-183396ed651c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dublin ![Aerial view of Salem historic city center including Salem Witch Museum in city of Salem, Massachusetts MA, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9054/48984290-d546-4a82-abdf-5ecc4315b5f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salem ![Angel's Rest - Pearisburg, VA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130667/5d887fc0-ded7-4437-b0bf-65385b8d0134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pearisburg ![The view from the Catawba Valley Farmers Market, held at the Catawba Center each Thursday afternoon, mid-May to mid-October. Buy LOCAL fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, eggs, honey, plants & handicrafts. Live music most weeks. Details on our website - catawbafarmersmarket.com This is a view of the Catawba Sustainability Center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000459852/cf3c8b32-045d-416f-beb3-fb431b2ffa29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Catawba ![Dirty Dancing Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626092879021240/7db84b31-a250-4bbf-b630-f0c0061fcbb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newport ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blacksburg worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Blacksburg? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Blacksburg? ### Is three days enough to stay in Blacksburg? ### Is Blacksburg a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Blacksburg with kids? > - [Lanterns of the Lost: Blacksburg Blighted Ghost Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lanterns-of-the-lost-blacksburg-blighted-ghost-tour.a51802662.activity-details) ### What to do in Blacksburg for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Blacksburg? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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