Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Name: Virginia Tech
Address: Blacksburg, United States

#24 among attractions in Blacksburg

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Virginia Tech is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. It also has educational facilities in six regions statewide, a research center in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and a study-abroad site in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. Through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, Virginia Tech is a senior military college. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1872 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 37°13'15"N, 80°25'31"W

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Virginia Tech – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lane Stadium, English Field, Hahn Horticulture Garden, Alexander Black House.

0.4 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Lane Stadium, Blacksburg
11 min walk • Lane Stadium is a college football stadium in the eastern United States, located on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. The playing surface of the stadium is named Worsham Field.
~1190 ftSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
English Field, Blacksburg
6 min walk • English Field At Atlantic Union Bank Park is a baseball stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is the home field of the Virginia Tech Hokies college baseball team. It was opened in 1989 and has a capacity of 1,033 in chair back seats plus additional grass-covered bank seating along the left field line known as "The Hill".
~540 ftSE
Garden, Park, Quad
Hahn Horticulture Garden, Blacksburg
3 min walk • The Peggy Lee Hahn Horticulture Garden, formerly the Virginia Tech Horticulture Garden, is a horticulture garden located on the Virginia Tech campus on Washington Street SW, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States.
0.8 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Alexander Black House, Blacksburg
20 min walk • The Alexander Black House is a historical house in the Queen Anne Victorian architectural style, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States.
0.8 miNE
37°13'45"N • 80°24'53"W
Blacksburg Farmer's Market, Blacksburg
21 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
~1980 ftSW
37°13'5"N • 80°25'52"W
Smithfield Plantation, Blacksburg
10 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation, Blacksburg
24 min walk • The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation is a cultural institution in the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, that sponsors exhibits, concerts, lecture series, and other cultural activities. The museum is headquartered in the Alexander Black House. The BM&CF also consists of the St.
0.8 miNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Top of the Stairs, Blacksburg
20 min walk • Top of the Stairs is a bar and restaurant in Blacksburg, Virginia, near the Virginia Tech campus. Established in 1978 and located at 217 West College Ave, TOTS is popular among Virginia Tech students and alumni due to its history, proximity to campus, signature mixed drink known as the Rail, and Tuesday night karaoke.
1.1 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Amiss-Palmer House, Blacksburg
27 min walk • Amiss–Palmer House, also known as the Palmer House, is a historic home located at Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built the 1850s, and is a two-story, three-bay brick house with a hipped roof and pattern-book Greek Revival style elements. These elements include the front portico and frieze.
1.1 miN
History museum
Odd Fellows Hall, Blacksburg
28 min walk • The Odd Fellows Hall, also known as Tadmore Light Lodge, No. 6184, is a historic Grand United Order of Odd Fellows meeting hall located at Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia.
~1930 ftE
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg
10 min walk • Cassell Coliseum is a 10,052-seat multi-purpose arena in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States, that opened in 1962. It is home to the Virginia Tech Hokies men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling team, and volleyball team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Virginia Tech?

Nearby attractions include Hahn Horticulture Garden, Blacksburg (3 min walk), English Field, Blacksburg (6 min walk), Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg (7 min walk), Smithfield Plantation, Blacksburg (10 min walk).

How to get to Virginia Tech by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virginia Tech:

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Life Sciences 1 Building • Lines: Hxp (1 min walk)
Food Science Building • Lines: Hxp (1 min walk)