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Centrally located near downtown Blacksburg and Virginia Tech University just off Interstate 81 and Route 460, the Comfort Inn Blacksburg Hotel offers convenient access to all of the best attractions in the scenic New River Valley area, including Cascades National Park and the beautiful Pandapas Pond, making it an ideal destination for your holiday in Blacksburg VA.

NRV Area Information
The New River Valley features outstanding recreational areas, a variety of shopping and restaurants, and the interesting downtown areas of Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Floyd. Here are some of our favorite places, and places that are useful to know about.

Recreation

Pandapas Pond – This scenic outdoor recreation area is a popular place to hike, picnic, fish and enjoy nature.
Distance: 7 miles

Jefferson National Forest – Jefferson National Forest stretches across Virginia’s ruggedly beautiful Appalachian mountains, providing the perfect setting for any type of outdoor activity, including camping, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, fishing, and mountain bicycling.
Distance: 33 miles

Mountain Lake Wilderness Area – With elevations ranging from 2,200 to 4,000 feet, the Mountain Lake Wilderness Area consists of a wide variety of natural splendor, such as a typical Appalachian hardwood forest, a mountain bog, and the War Spur Overlook, which offers a stunning panoramic view of the wilderness area. There are several trails to choose from, and backcountry hiking and camping are unrestricted.
Distance: 20 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway – Experience “America’s Favorite Drive” down the famous Blue Ridge Parkway! A leisurely drive along this scenic route offers countless views of the area’s unparalleled natural beauty and unique community culture.
Distance: 10 miles

Smithfield Plantation – Visitors to this one-of-a-kind, nationally-recognized historic landmark can take a rare and fascinating look at Virginia as it was just after the American Revolution.
Distance: 3 miles

Claytor Lake State Park – This beautiful 4,500-acre park offers a wide variety of activities for water and land enthusiasts alike. Easily accessible from Interstate 81, the park offers swimming, a meeting facility, nature and history programs, miles of hiking trails, and more. The visitor center is located in the historic Howe House.
Distance: 15 miles

Hokie Sports - Whether you come to cheer on the Virginia Tech Hokies or are rooting for a visiting team, Virginia Tech’s state-of-the-art athletic facilities are guaranteed to please sports enthusiasts of all stripes.
Distance: 2.5 miles

Resources

Roanoke Regional Airport –The Roanoke Regional Airport offers nonstop service to a dozen major cities and frequent connecting service through the hubs of five major airlines.
Distance: 37 miles

Virginia Tech / Montgomery Executive Airport – Conveniently located right across the street from the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, this small local airport is perfect for business and academic travelers to Blacksburg.

Montgomery Regional Hospital – Montgomery Regional Hospital, located on Route 460 on the southern edge of Blacksburg, Virginia, is a fully JCAHO-accredited, 146-bed general acute-care facility providing medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, emergency, orthopedic, and outpatient services.
Distance: Across the street

Carilion New River Valley Hospital – This modern 150-bed hospital facility offers comprehensive healthcare services featuring more than 25 specialties and hosts both medical and psychiatric services, including Carilion St. Albans Behavior Health.
Distance: 19 miles

Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center – Home to over 100 companies, the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center engages in leading-edge research is diverse areas of technology.
Distance: 1 mile

Virginia Tech – Founded in 1872 as a land-grant college, Virginia Tech is now a comprehensive, innovative research university with the largest full-time student population in Virginia.
Distance: 1.5 miles

Radford University – Known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, this student-centered university is dedicated to providing outstanding academic programs that provide countless opportunities to succeed in and out of the classroom.
Distance: 9 miles