Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- Roanoke airport: 60 miles to the east
- Universities and Colleges: Virginia
Tech University
Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University,
popularly known as Virginia Tech,
has evolved into a comprehensive
university of national and international prominence.
Radford University
RU is a coeducational, comprehensive public university
with highly diverse curricula for undergraduates
and selected graduate programs. - Appalachian Trail : 2 miles
- Giles County:
Giles
County.org<
- Covered Bridges of Newport: Clover Hollow Road
- Smithfield
Plantation : (540)231-3947
Historic Smithfield Plantation on Virginia Tech Campus is open for tours by costumed interpreters
Blacksburg - Andrew
Johnston House: (540) 921-1050
The Andrew Johnston house, being built in 1829, is believed to be the oldest brick home in Giles County and houses The Giles County Historical Society - Art
Museum of Western Virginia: (540) 342-5798
Exhibitions, Permanent Collections, Programs and Museum Store
Downtown Roanoke - Fine Arts Center
for the New River Valley: (540) 980-7363
Pulaski - Pat West Gallery: Eggleston
- Tuckwiller
Gallery: (540) 552-2630
Original Paintings and Prints
North Main Street, Blacksburg - Studios
On The Square: (540) 345-4076
Fine, handcrafted works from local, national and regional artist.
Downtown Roanoke - Lyric
Theater: (540) 951-4771
Movies, Live Concerts and Speakers
Downtown Blacksburg - Cascades Waterfall: Enjoy a 2 mile walk up to a beautiful waterfall with a 60' drop. Pack a picnic and enjoy this natural wonder in any season.
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Activities:
- Fishing: Tangent
Outfitters - (540)
731-5202
Guided
Fishing, Canoeing,
Kayaking, Biking
Canoe
the New - (540)
921-7438
Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing,
New
River's Edge - (304) 753-9495
Guided
Fishing, Canoeing,
Rafting, Tubing, Camping - Canoeing/Kayaking: on the New River
- Hiking: Cascade
Falls - (540)
552-4641
2 mile scenic hike of moderate terrain takes you to a breathtaking
view
of Little Stoney Creek cascading down the 69' high rock wall
creating a pool below.
Appalachian Trail - (540)
552-4641
Perhaps the most famous hiking trail in the country passes quietly
through Giles County offering spectacular views of the Blue Ridge
Mountains and abundant wildlife.
New River Trail State Park
- (540) 699-6778
Jefferson National Forest
- (540) 552-4641
Pandapas Pond
- (540)
552-4641
Numerous
walking, biking and horse paths surround this pond located in
the Jefferson National Forest near Blacksburg.
Pipestem
Resort
- (304)
466-1800
Cycling
Catawba Road - (540) 639-2202
Virginia
Blue Ridge - Biking: Mountain
- Hot Air Balloon Rides: Endeavor
Balloon (540)
992-0359
Colin
M. Graham -
Chief Pilot
Salem, Virginia - Bird Watching:
New
River Valley Birding Trail
Mountain Lake Conservancy
(540) 626-5139 - Winery/Vineyard: Chateau
Morrisette (540)
593-2865
Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd County
Winery, Restaurant and Gift Shop
Villa
Appalaccia Winery (540) 593-3100
The ambiance of Villa Appalaccia is that of an Italian Tuscan country house, just .5 miles from Chateau Morrisette
Foggy Ridge Hard Cider (276)
398-2337
tour the orchards and taste this award winning hard cider
BlackSnake Meadery(540)
834-6172
- Ski Area: Just 45 minutes away in West Virginia, enjoy a day on the slopes at Winterplace. From tubing to lessons to night skiing, experience the fun of skiing.
- Snowboarding: 25 minutes west
- Golf: Discover The River Course, selected by Golf Magazine in 2001 as one of the top 10 new public access courses in America! A spectacular par 72 course featuring bent grass fairways, tees and greens nestled along 1-1/2 miles of the scenic New River.
The
River Course
- (540) 633-6732
Offering southwestern Virginia the opportunity to play one of the most
beautiful and challenging golf courses in the nation redesigned by renowned
golf course architect Pete Dye.
Castle
Rock Golf Course – (540)
626-7276
Just 10
minutes away this course offers spectacular views of Giles County from
every challenging tee. - Shopping: Colonial
Auction Center
(540) 921-4409
Pearisburg
Specialty
Auctions Inc. (540) 599-5373
Pearisburg
Memory
Lane (540) 381-8658
Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture and Gift Shop
Christiansburg
Grandma's Memories (540) 639-0054
Antiques, Collectibles and Postcards
Radford
Cambria Emporium (540) 381-0949
20 Dealers in 10,000 feet of space
Virginia
Inn Antiques Mall (540) 382-0619
Furniture, Fine Art, Collectibles, Glass
Christiansburg
Orvis
(540) 345-3635
Fly-fishing outfitter since 1856
Downtown Roanoke
Fringe Benefits and the Matrix
Downtown Blacksburg - Restaurants: The
Nerv (540)
961-3004
Upscale ambiance. Moderately priced eclectic menu prepared by
"Golden Fork Award Winning Chef" Jason Walters
The Summit (540)
382-7218
Delectable Nouveau Continental Cuisine
"Gourmet Food from Scratch in a Victorian Setting"
Zeppoli's
(540)
953-2000
Fresh homemade pasta, ravioli, bread, Italian sausage,
soups, and sauces are available for dine in or take out.
Maxwell's
(540) 552-3300
Maxwell's is a fine dining restaurant with a separate bar, offering a
lighter fare
menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches along with our house-made pastries.
Jackson
Street Cafe (540) 961-6100
“Upscale
Dining - a better way to eat. Fresh, unique, made-to-order
food with the convenience of counter service. - Churches: Giles
County is home to over 63 churches of various denominations
Here's listing of just a few:
Riverview
Baptist Church - Ripplemead
626-3792
Christ Episcopal Church -
Pearisburg
921-3033
First Christian Church - Narrows
726-2111
First Presbyterian Church
- Narrows
726-2642
First United Methodist Church
- Pearisburg
921-1021
Holy Family Catholic Church
- Pearisburg
921-3547
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness
- Narrows
726-7982
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