Roanoke Sunday Times, NRV Current "In the Community"
(not available on-line, but contains a wide variety of information about classes, lectures, organizations and events in the area)
Blacksburg Aquatic Center
625 Patrick Henry Drive
The Aquatic Center is a part of the Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Center and is an indoor pool. There is an admission charge for the pool: Children - $2.00 and Adults - $2.50. Call for hours - (540)961-1852.
Blacksburg Recreation Center
615 Patrick Henry Drive
The Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Center is an indoor gym with pool table etc. Schedule of activities varies. Call for hours - (540)961-1135
Hand-in-Hand Playground
There is no charge to use this extensive outdoor play area.
Virginia Tech Duck Pond
Duck Pond Drive on the VT Campus
A lovely outdoor area to walk or picnic. Call (540)231-6000 (VT information).
Smithfield Plantation
VT Campus
VA historic landmark dating from 1790. The gardens are restored. Hours vary with the season and there is a small admission fee. Call (540)951-2062 for more information.
Squires Student Center
College Ave. - VT Campus
The Student Center has lounges, food court, bowling, table tennis etc. There may be a charge for some activities. Call for hours and fees: (540)231-6906.
Virginia Tech Horticulture Gardens
Washington and W. Campus Drive - VT Campus
The gardens are open year-round and feature seasonal displays. of annuals, perennials and woody ornamentals.
Lyric Theatre
135 College Ave., downtown Blacksburg
This historic Blacksburg landmark was recently restored and shows both new feature-length movies as well as older movies such as "The Wizard of Oz." Call (540)951-0604 for information.
New River Valley Movie 8
Rt. 460 and Rt. 114 - New River Valley Mall
Christiansburg, VA
Movie theatre; call (540)382-2900 for more information.
Earthworks
3147 N. Franklin St. (Rt. 460 not to far outside of Blacksburg)
Paint your own pottery. Call (540)381-4311 for more information on hours and fees.
Easy Chair Book Store
Main Street, Blacksburg
Bookstore; Call (540)552-2665 for more information.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Christiansburg, VA
Bookstore; Call (540) 381-0528 for more information.
Books-A-Million
Christiansburg, VA
Bookstore; Call (540)381-6246 for more information.
New River Valley Mall
Rt. 460 and Rt. 114
Christiansburg,
Shopping mall; Call (540)381-0004 for more information
New River Valley Superbowl
Christiansburg,
NRV Superbowl offers bowling, billards, video games and sells food. Call (540)382-5525 for more information