Local Attraction


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
    Giles On Line.net
    Giles County.net

  • 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
  • Wolf Creek Indian Village : (276) 688.3438
    Step back nearly 800 years in time and visit the Wolf Creek Indian Villageand Museum in Bastian, Virginia.
  • 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
  • Sinking Creek Pottery: Peembroke
  • The Gingerbread House: Newport
  • 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
 
Tangent Outfitters - (540) 731-5202 Guided Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Biking Canoe the New - (540) 921-7438 Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing, Cabin Rental New River's Edge - (304) 753-9495 Guided Fishing, Canoeing, Rafting, Tubing, Camping
Activities:

  • Fishing: Tangent Outfitters - (540) 731-5202
    Guided Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Biking

    Canoe the New - (540) 921-7438
    Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing, Cabin Rental

    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: Mountain Lake Migratory Birding Festival
    May 16-18th, 2008
    This festival will take you on tours of the
    counties best known birding areas.
    Speakers, raft trips and events for
    children will also take place

    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.
    Floyd, Virginia

  • Ski Area: (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
  • 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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