Introducing Our 2026 Best of Virginia Winners

Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County are home to some of Virginia's top tourism attractions, events, restaurants, breweries, shops, and more! The following attractions, events, and businesses made Virginia Living's "Best of Virginia 2026" Southwest Virginia list, and are the perfect spots to make your next core memory!


  Top Asian Restaurant:   Top Burger Joint:   Top Caterer:   Top Fine Dining:   Top Italian Restaurant:   Top Mexican Restaurant:   Top Outdoor Dining:   Top Plant-Based or Gluten-Free Restaurant:   Top Steakhouse:   Top Bakery: Top Farmer's Market:   Top Specialty/Gourmet Food Shop:   Top Wine Shop:   Top Brewery:   Top Cocktails:   Top Distillery: Top Art Event:   Top Entertainment for Adults:   Top Festival:   Top Movie Theatre:   Top Performing Arts:   Top Special Event Venue:   Top Antique Shop:   Top Bookstore:   Top Children's Store:   Top Thrift Shop:   Top Gift Store:   Top Record Store:   Top Women's Clothing:   Top Greenhouse & Nursery:   Top Florist Shop:                        

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We had so much fun at Summer Solstice Festival this past weekend, but the fun is just beginning in Blacksburg! 😎

Come out for the Summer Arts Festival with live music, theatrical productions, art exhibits, workshops, movies, and more throughout the season!

And get ready for Steppin` Out, Blacksburg`s premier live music, food, and vendor festival on August 7 and 8!

Make your next core memory this summer! Discover all the possibilities for your next getaway on our website!

#GoToMontVA #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV

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We had so much fun at Summer Solstice Festival this past weekend, but the fun is just beginning in Blacksburg! 😎 Come out for the Summer Arts Festival with live music, theatrical productions, art exhibits, workshops, movies, and more throughout the season! And get ready for Steppin' Out, Blacksburg's premier live music, food, and vendor festival on August 7 and 8! Make your next core memory this summer! Discover all the possibilities for your next getaway on our website! #GoToMontVA #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV

Core Memory Conversations - Episode 3

A steel drum orchestra in Southwest Virginia? The PanJammers have been performing throughout the New River Valley for over 20 years. Catch them at the Summer Solstice Festival and Steppin` Out in Blacksburg!

Make your next core memory! Keep up with our latest episodes and plan your stay today on our website. Link in bio!

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Core Memory Conversations - Episode 3 A steel drum orchestra in Southwest Virginia? The PanJammers have been performing throughout the New River Valley for over 20 years. Catch them at the Summer Solstice Festival and Steppin' Out in Blacksburg! Make your next core memory! Keep up with our latest episodes and plan your stay today on our website. Link in bio!

Summer Solstice Festival is back in Blacksburg this Saturday! ☀

From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., kick-off the official start to your summer with live music, great food, and core memories waiting to be made!

Plan your weekend getaway on our website! Link in bio!

Photo: @downtownblacksburg

#GoToTown #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV

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Summer Solstice Festival is back in Blacksburg this Saturday! ☀ From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., kick-off the official start to your summer with live music, great food, and core memories waiting to be made! Plan your weekend getaway on our website! Link in bio! Photo: @downtownblacksburg #GoToTown #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV

Historic streets, consequential moments, and the stories that make us who we are!

Celebrate 250 years of our nation, our commonwealth, and Montgomery County, Virginia with the MCVA250 Trail Guide! Download it today on our website, or pick it up at any of our historic sites.

@mcva250

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Historic streets, consequential moments, and the stories that make us who we are! Celebrate 250 years of our nation, our commonwealth, and Montgomery County, Virginia with the MCVA250 Trail Guide! Download it today on our website, or pick it up at any of our historic sites. @mcva250

Summer evening sounds at Rockin` Main in Christiansburg, VA!

Live music, fun with friends, and that Southwest Virginia summer feeling! What could be better than that?

Make your next core memory in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County, VA! Plan your stay today!

#GoToMontVA #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV

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Summer evening sounds at Rockin' Main in Christiansburg, VA! Live music, fun with friends, and that Southwest Virginia summer feeling! What could be better than that? Make your next core memory in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County, VA! Plan your stay today! #GoToMontVA #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV

Core Memory Conversations - Episode 2

20 years of memories at @gardnersfrozentreats6! Cool off from the summer heat with a sweet treat!

Keep up with our weekly summer series to make your next core memory here in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County, VA! Link in bio!

#GoToMontVA #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV

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Core Memory Conversations - Episode 2 20 years of memories at @gardnersfrozentreats6! Cool off from the summer heat with a sweet treat! Keep up with our weekly summer series to make your next core memory here in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County, VA! Link in bio! #GoToMontVA #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV

This weekend, Rockin` Main is back in downtown Christiansburg! 🎤🎸

Make your next core memory with performances from Holland and Hanes and Crawford & Power from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 13th. Food trucks, wine and beer vendors, and much more!

#GoToMontVA #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV

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This weekend, Rockin' Main is back in downtown Christiansburg! 🎤🎸 Make your next core memory with performances from Holland and Hanes and Crawford & Power from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 13th. Food trucks, wine and beer vendors, and much more! #GoToMontVA #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitNRV
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