University Travel Guide
Blacksburg
Popular places to visit
Virginia Tech University
Enjoy the student vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top university in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Lane Stadium
Catch an event at Lane Stadium during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Lyric Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Theatre on your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Cassell Coliseum
Catch an event at Cassell Coliseum during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Historic Smithfield Plantation
Learn about the local history of Blacksburg when you take a trip to Historic Smithfield Plantation. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in University
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
Room was clean with a nice size television. There were two sinks in the room which was great. The restaurant is under renovation so we couldn’t eat breakfast, but the hotel did provide a complimentary grab and go breakfast which was greatly appreciated.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Blacksburg / University
Great hotel except I like my pillows more firm.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Mountain Lake Lodge
I have always wanted to go to this hotel! It was clean. Staff were super friendly. The property was beautiful!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Christiansburg Blacksburg
Very happy with hotel. This was my 2nd stay there. Staff was great. Room was clean. Overall great stay.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
avid hotel Salem by IHG
Simple overnight stay as we were travelling through. The breakfast was good, and the room was exactly what we needed, without extra frills. The one thing I appreciated was the willingness of the staff to help us after we discovered we had left a few things in the room after leaving. We were already ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Blacksburg University Area
Stayed only one night due to properties' closeness to the hospital. Room served its purpose, was comfortable and clean. The only downside was the room fronted a busy (noisy) highway which impacted our sleep. But, we lived through it. Check-in was easy and quick; served by a pleasant young lady ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University
Downtown Blacksburg
While visiting Downtown Blacksburg, you might make a stop by sights like Lyric Theatre and Alexander Black House & Cultural Center.
Houston - Harrell
When in Houston - Harrell, you can plan a visit to Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
McBryde
McBryde might not have many top sights, but Lyric Theatre and Cassell Coliseum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bennett Hill/Progress
While Bennett Hill/Progress isn't home to many top sights, Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kabrich Crescent
While Kabrich Crescent isn't home to many top sights, Lyric Theatre and Cassell Coliseum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Miller Southside
While Miller Southside may 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.
