Top Holiday Experiences in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there aren’t many places as wonderful as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County to visit during the holidays. Whether you’re coming for a weekend or a week-long adventure, we’ve curated a list of our holiday favorites we think you’ll love.
Kick the day off with breakfast and coffee at Bollo’s Café and Bakery in downtown Blacksburg. Feeling something a little sweeter? Have a donut at Route 8 Donuts in Christiansburg or Carol Lee Donuts in Blacksburg. Swing by Brew Da Bean, Space Rabbit Coffee, or Coffeeholics to get your fix of caffeine alongside a wide variety of breakfast treats.
Explore magical downtown Blacksburg with quaint craft shops like New River Art and Fiber for your creative kinfolk. Drop into Blacksburg Books and select a good read to crack open and cozy up with.
Take your little ones to Paint N’ Fun in Christiansburg, where they can show off their inner artist on a selection of over 1,000 different pottery pieces, perfect for a gift for grandma or a family holiday keepsake.
Just down the road from Christiansburg, step into historic Cambria Station Antiques with a wide selection of carefully curated potential presents for friends and family back home. Walk under the famous book arch to enter Old New River Books and uncover lost literature perfect for a snow day.
Adventurous outdoor lovers who are up to brave the cold won’t regret a quick 30-minute trip to Stiles Falls, one of the best waterfall hikes in all of Southwest Virginia. Folks looking for a relaxing stroll through nature will enjoy Pandapas Pond, located just 10 minutes from Blacksburg in Jefferson National Forest.
Venture out to Beliveau Farm Winery for mountain views and authentic flavors. A mere 25-minute drive will take you to a magical retreat for a perfect winter escape.
You really can’t go wrong when deciding on a place to dine, but we suggest enjoying an Appalachian experience at The Farmhouse in Christiansburg with a delicious menu and rustic holiday vibes.
While these are some of our favorite seasonal selections, this list only scratches the surface of the holiday magic that awaits you in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County.
A Guide to Football Weekend in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County
Things to do, places to eat, and memories to be made before and after the Hokies play!
You’ve heard of Blacksburg’s reputation as one of the best atmospheres in the nation for college football, but what is there to do nearby before and after the game? Between Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County, there’s much more to experience during your stay than Enter Sandman.
Upon arrival Friday night, sit down for a relaxing dinner at The Farmhouse, kick back and enjoy a lively sports bar at Lost in Taste, or get a headstart on the gameday experience at one of our fantastic breweries across the community.
On Saturday, start the day off right with some breakfast from Route 8 Donuts just off I-81 in Christiansburg, or Carol Lee Donuts right along North Main Street in Blacksburg. Locals will tell you that you can’t go wrong either way.
Enjoy the gameday experience in downtown Blacksburg with a “Virginia Slice” from the popular Benny Marzano’s, and explore Virginia Tech’s beautiful campus when heading to your tailgate or Lane Stadium.
After the Hokies play, Go To Town! Head downtown again with so many famous bars and resturants waiting for you. From Top of the Stairs to 540 Social, there’s plenty of options to cap-off your gameday in Blacksburg.
Before heading back home on Sunday, you have plenty more to see. Discover the beauty of southwest Virginia on a hike at Stiles Falls, or take a leisurely stroll around peaceful Pandapas Pond. Looking for indoor activities during cold or rainy weather? Christiansburg is full of options for indoor fun including It’s Gametime At The Superbowl and Crimper’s Climbing Gym.
To find more options for football weekend fun, visit our website and build the perfect itinerary for you and your crew!
Showcasing Montgomery County to travel journalists
Nov. 14, 2025
Earlier this fall, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County Regional Tourism welcomed 10 travel journalists to the community through its partnership with Geiger & Associates. Over the course of three days, the journalists explored attractions and experienced firsthand the places, people, and stories that make the region a destination worth visiting.
Focused on providing the journalists an all-encompassing visit, the tourism team organized an itinerary to blend the best of outdoor beauty, local flavor, and cultural vibrancy.
From a scenic walk at Pandapas Pond and a hike along the Poverty Creek Trails to the seasonal magic of Sinkland Farms’ Pumpkin Festival, the group had a chance to enjoy the landscapes that draw so many visitors to the area.
They also dove into our local food scene with stops like Buffalo and More, Cabo Fish Taco, Brew Da Bean, Lost in Taste, and an evening at Blacksburg Wine Lab.
Along the way, the band of journalists explored downtown Blacksburg, touring the historic Lyric Theatre and stopping by the impressive Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.
Upon a visit to nearby Christiansburg, the team of crafty wordsmiths enjoyed browsing Old New River Books with its large book arch leading into Cambria Station Antiques. The group then decided to stretch their legs a bit more at Christiansburg’s new state-of-the-art Huckleberry Park.
Travelling beyond the two towns to Montgomery County, the team enjoyed a flavorful tasting at Beliveau Farm Winery, which concluded the exciting three-day venture with the relaxation and local charm so many locals and visitors rave about.
Hosting travel journalists offers a valuable opportunity to reach new audiences with our story. Articles and features help showcase Montgomery County’s character, beauty, and hospitality.
The Montgomery County Regional Tourism team is deeply grateful to our partners and businesses who welcomed the guests with open arms, and to the public information and communications officers from the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg as well as those from Montgomery County for their support throughout the visit. Together, the teams curated a stay reflective of the visitor experience that so many have come to love, enjoy, and return for.
