Things to do in Southwestern Virginia

Activities, attractions and tours

Natural Bridge Virginia which includes a bridge and a park
Natural Bridge Virginia which includes a bridge and a park
Southwestern Virginia which includes a river or creek, a gorge or canyon and a park
Mill Mountain Star showing landscape views and a city
Natural Bridge Virginia showing a park and a river or creek
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What to do in Southwestern Virginia

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Lane Hall

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.

Virginia Tech University
Close up of Rocky Mountain Elk walking across gravel road

Virginia Safari Park

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

Virginia Safari Park
One of best locales in college football.

Lane Stadium

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

Lane Stadium
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.

Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon
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.

Grayson Highlands State Park
Mill Mountain Star which includes outdoor art

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.

Mill Mountain Star
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.

Natural Bridge State Park
Barter Theatre, located in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933, when the country was in the middle of the Great Depression. Most patrons were not able to pay the full ticket price. Robert Porterfield, founder of the theatre, offered admittance by letting the local people pay with food goods, hence the name "Barter". The original ticket price for a play was 40 cents, or the equivalent in goods. In 1946, Barter Theatre was designated the State Theatre of Virginia. Today, Barter is one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theatres remaining in the United States. -Wikipedia

Barter Theatre

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

Barter Theatre

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Though Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Roanoke while you are here.

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Areas of Southwestern Virginia

Roanoke showing a city

Downtown Roanoke

While visiting Downtown Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation.

Downtown Roanoke
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Old Southwest

While there might not be top attractions in Old Southwest, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.

Old Southwest
Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg Virginia

Downtown Blacksburg

If you're spending some time in Downtown Blacksburg, Lyric Theatre and Alexander Black House & Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Blacksburg
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Miller Southside

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

Miller Southside
Landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwest Virginia

Mountain View

While Mountain View might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum.

Mountain View
Summer Field - Blacksburg, VA

Hethwood - Prices Fork

When in Hethwood - Prices Fork, you can plan a visit to Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hethwood - Prices Fork
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Beautiful shot of a wooden port over a lake in Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

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