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Places of interest in Southwestern Virginia

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Southwestern Virginia attractions

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Virginia Tech University

Explore the campus of Virginia Tech University during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Close up of Rocky Mountain Elk walking across gravel road

Virginia Safari Park

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Virginia Safari Park during your trip to Natural Bridge. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Virginia Creeper Trail, the most popular bike route in the region. Abingdon, VA, USA

Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon

Explore the great outdoors at Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon, a lovely green space in Abingdon. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

An idyllic countryside scene with a weathered log fence, mountain laurel and evergreen trees along the Rhododendron Trail in Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. June, 2024.

Grayson Highlands State Park

You can take time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park during your travels to Mouth of Wilson. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Lane Stadium

Catch an event at Lane Stadium during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Center in the Square

Enjoy a stop at Center in the Square, an entertaining place to visit in Roanoke. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

Natural Bridge Rock Formation National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Rockbridge County, Virginia Limestone Bridge Gorge

Natural Bridge State Park

You can take time to visit Natural Bridge State Park during your travels to Natural Bridge. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Mill Mountain Star

Visit this iconic mountaintop landmark and admire panoramic views over the city of Roanoke. Look up at the symbol from the city at night when it shines bright.

Barter Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Barter Theatre on your trip to Abingdon. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Downtown Roanoke

If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation are top sights worth seeing.

University

While visiting University, you might make a stop by sights like Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium.

Old Southwest

Old Southwest might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hethwood - Prices Fork

Hethwood - Prices Fork might not have many top sights, but Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg Virginia

Downtown Blacksburg

While visiting Downtown Blacksburg, you might make a stop by sights like Alexander Black House & Cultural Center and Lyric Theatre.

Landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwest Virginia

Mountain View

While there might not be top attractions in Mountain View, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum.

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