Merrimac Travel Guide
Blacksburg
Popular places to visit
Virginia Tech University
Enjoy the student vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top university in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Lane Stadium
Catch an event at Lane Stadium during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
If LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Blacksburg.
Cassell Coliseum
Catch an event at Cassell Coliseum during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
New River Junction
Enjoy an outing to New River Junction during your stay in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Lyric Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Theatre on your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in Merrimac
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
My second time at this great hotel. Close to everything and on the Virginia Tech campus.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Blacksburg / University
This is my go to hotel when I visit Blacksburg. The hotel is clean, up to date, and has a well lit parking lot with plenty of parking. The front desk and bar staff are always so nice.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Blacksburg University Area
The front desk staff was not just nice, but super nice! Both at check in and check out.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Blacksburg - University
Clean facility, staff, amenities
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Highlander at Radford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Easy check in and out, beautiful and comfortable room, staff was incredibly nice and helpful. Will definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Tru By Hilton Christiansburg
Great staff, comfortable stay. Only recommendation would be more wash cloths. One per person is difficult to get by with.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merrimac
Farmview - Ramble
Farmview - Ramble might not have many top sights, but English Field and Lane Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ellett - Jennelle
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ellett - Jennelle and surrounding area, you can visit Huckleberry Trail and Lane Stadium.
Airport Acres
When in Airport Acres, you can plan a visit to Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Miller Southside
While Miller Southside may 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.
Houston - Harrell
When in Houston - Harrell, you can plan a visit to Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Grissom - Highland
Though Grissom - Highland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum.
Merrimac Travel Guide
- Virginia Tech University
- Lane Stadium
- Radford University
- Jefferson National Forest
- Dixie Caverns
- Christiansburg Aquatic Center
- Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech
- New River Junction
- Carilion Giles Community Hospital
- NRV Superbowl
- Lyric Theatre
- Historic Smithfield Plantation
- Giles County Historical Society
- Uptown Christiansburg
- Giles Country Club
- Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
