Things to Do in Southwestern Virginia in 2025

Natural Bridge Virginia showing a bridge and a park

Southwestern Virginia which includes a river or creek, a gorge or canyon and a park

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Natural Bridge Virginia featuring a garden and a river or creek

Mill Mountain Star featuring a city, mountains and landscape views

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What to do in Southwestern Virginia

Discover the most popular places to visit in Southwestern Virginia

Virginia Tech University

4.5/5(580 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top college in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

One of best locales in college football.

Lane Stadium

5/5(153 reviews)

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

Not every moment of hiking 19 miles is fun, but the wild ponies sure make it worth it. #adventure

Grayson Highlands State Park

4.5/5(38 reviews)

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.

Barter Theatre

5/5(64 reviews)

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.

This locomotive marks the beginning of the 34.5 mile Virginia Creeper Trail. It stretches from Abingdon, VA and continues to the North Carolina border near Whitetop Mountain.

Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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.

Downtown Roanoke is an awesome hangout with some great bars and restaurants

Center in the Square

4.5/5(315 reviews)

Find out about the history of Roanoke when you spend time at Center in the Square. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

Nice hike and beautiful also go about 1 mole farther and there is a waterfall

Devil's Bathtub

3.5/5(12 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Devil's Bathtub during your travels in Duffield. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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.

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

4/5(66 reviews)

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.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southwestern Virginia

Downtown Roanoke

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

Old Southwest

Boasting a mix of architectural styles like Queen Anne and Colonial Revival, this historic district home to Roanoke's first public park, Highland Park, and the Beth Israel Synagogue, with commercial areas concentrated along Franklin Road.

Blacksburg which includes rapids and kayaking or canoeing

Downtown Blacksburg

5/5(32 area reviews)

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

Norwich

While there might not be top attractions in Norwich, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The River Rock and Jefferson Center.

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.