The best things to do in Blacksburg

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Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course is your low-fuss nine to sneak in a round this week with mountain views, tune up on the putting green or…

800 Graves Ave

Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course is your low-fuss nine to sneak in a round this week with mountain views, tune up on the putting green or the hitting net, and actually enjoy the walk. Jump into Monday Night Madness or a clinic, or grab a private lesson if the driver’s acting up.

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Lane Stadium

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Lane Stadium is where Blacksburg’s heartbeat shows up in maroon and orange, a 65,000+ chorus that turns ordinary Saturdays into full-body…

185 Beamer Way

Lane Stadium is where Blacksburg’s heartbeat shows up in maroon and orange, a 65,000+ chorus that turns ordinary Saturdays into full-body goosebumps. Call a few friends this week, pull on the VT gear, and let that energy carry you through.

From the Blacksburg newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Splash Valley

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Summertime spot for outdoor swimming with 2 water slides, a children's spray area & a lazy river.

7415 Wood Haven Rd (Roanoke)

Summertime spot for outdoor swimming with 2 water slides, a children's spray area & a lazy river.

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Relaxed, contemporary multiscreen theater featuring showings of mainstream films.

1614 S Main St

Relaxed, contemporary multiscreen theater featuring showings of mainstream films.

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Mountainous course featuring challenging holes and friendly staff.

1500 Red Ln Ext (Salem)

Mountainous course featuring challenging holes and friendly staff.

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Country club offering golf, a pool, and summer camps, as well as a restaurant.

1064 Clubhouse Rd

Country club offering golf, a pool, and summer camps, as well as a restaurant.

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Championship-level course at a private club with tennis courts, a pool and a clubhouse.

5220 Hunting Hills Dr (Roanoke)

Championship-level course at a private club with tennis courts, a pool and a clubhouse.

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Thunder Valley

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Family activity center featuring go karts, laser tag, batting cages & mini-golf, plus an arcade.

1865 Dillard Dr (Salem)

Family activity center featuring go karts, laser tag, batting cages & mini-golf, plus an arcade.

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Golf club with an outdoor pool, multiple clay tennis courts and a driving range, plus friendly staff.

3360 Country Club Dr NW (Roanoke)

Golf club with an outdoor pool, multiple clay tennis courts and a driving range, plus friendly staff.

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Members-only country club with a golf course, tennis courts, and pool, as well as a fitness center, bar, and grill.

2500 Romar Rd (Salem)

Members-only country club with a golf course, tennis courts, and pool, as well as a fitness center, bar, and grill.

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Familiar rec center (membership required) featuring a basketball court, a fitness center, a gym, and a swimming pool.

7415 Wood Haven Rd (Roanoke)

Familiar rec center (membership required) featuring a basketball court, a fitness center, a gym, and a swimming pool.

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