Blacksburg’s best local businesses

The 194 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 20

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194 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants67 places · newest: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Sep 5
• 02Beauty22 places · newest: Arcane Art Collective, Sep 5
• 03Shopping25 places · newest: American Eagle, Sep 5
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech, Sep 20
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Bull and Bones – Burgers BBQ & Brewpub, Sep 5
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Cold Stone Creamery, Sep 5
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: Old New River Books, Sep 5
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Christiansburg Aquatic Center, Sep 5
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: Christiansburg Institute Museum, Sep 5
• 10Home & Garden8 places · newest: Angle Florist, Gifts and Events, Sep 5
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Sep 5
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: RunAbout Sports, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail Parking, Sep 5
• 14Pets8 places · newest: Dingo Brand, Sep 5
• 15Cafes3 places · newest: Baan Coffee, Sep 5

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• First and Main

  Other

  Family-friendly venue featuring a cinema, bowling alley and arcade, plus a bar.

  1490 S Main St · firstandmainblacksburg.com ↗

• University Mall Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping mall including a gym and restaurants, plus indoor space for seating.

  801 University City Blvd · mallshoppingusa.com ↗

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