- The list below includes 43 free or cheap things to do in or near Blacksburg, Virginia, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Horseback Riding, Walking Trails and Botanical Gardens.
- From Blacksburg Dog Park to Coal Mining Heritage Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Blacksburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Christiansburg, Floyd, Salem and Roanoke.
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Visitors travel back to the 18th century as they traverse the plantation house, garden, and grounds led by a costumed interpreter
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The fenced-in Blacksburg Dog Park is a large grassy area bordered by trees. Dogs can exercise, play, dig and enjoy a small pool with running water while owners relax in multiple seating areas.
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A 30-acre tract, once home to a bustling coal mining community, is now the location for Coal Mining Heritage Park. The park features open green space and the Coal Mining Loop Trail for biking, walking and jogging.
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Once a train route for transporting coal, the Huckleberry Trail became a nature preserve in 1966. The trail now provides six miles to hike, bike, observe wildlife, or enjoy several connected parks along the way.
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200 Garden Lane, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Founded in 1984, the Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech is 6 acres of gardens and landscape on the Virginia Tech campus. Water and Shade gardens are featured, as well as goldfish ponds and the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion.
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1000 Smithfield Plantation Road, Blacksburg, VA
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Dating back to before the American Revolution, Smithfield Plantation invites guests for a trip back through history. The costumed staff of historical reenactors tells stories of colonial America, and the surrounding gardens are full of plants from the colonial era.
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800 Hethwood Blvd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Hethwood Foundation the Huntsman Swimming Pool is an aquatics center that offers supervised swimming. The pool is open to local residents and guests and features diving areas and also offers swimming lessons.
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New River Junction would be a hit among outdoor enthusiasts. Recreational activities include canoeing, kayaking, tubing and fishing. Camping is also available, and water, electricity and even free Wi-Fi are offered.
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318 N. Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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With its walls filled with canvases from local artists, The Artful Lawyer, A Fine Gallery Inc. offers a variety of artwork in different mediums for visitors to view. The gallery regularly features parties where visitors can meet the artists.
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Home to Virginia Tech's football team, Lane Stadium provides visitors with a large stone stadium that can see up to 70,000 people to watch their games in. The concession stand offers turkey legs and other snacks.
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3500 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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An entertainment and golf practice facility, Cox's Golf Driving Range features 22 tee areas, a putting green and a pro shop. The facility also offers an 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages, golf lessons and party hosting.