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Montgomery County is an epicenter of culture, growth and innovation in Southwest Virginia due in large part to our local universities: Virginia Tech and nearby Radford University. The universities bring in inventors, renowned performers, and an energy with the students that lights up the community. Whether you’re visiting campus or coming to town for a game, the lively atmosphere will welcome you with a “Hokie, Hokie, Hy.”
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Exciting news! 📣 Today was the official ribbon-cutting for the new Transit Center on @virginia.tech’s campus! The Transit Center, which was a collaborative effort between Blacksburg Transit (@ridebt), Virginia Tech, and the Town of Blacksburg, provides a central hub for alternate transportation, including Blacksburg Transit, Smart Way, and Virginia Breeze buses as well as bike travel with the Hokie Bike Hub. The facility also provides a heated and air-conditioned indoor waiting area for travelers and meeting space for employees. Come check it out! 🚍🚏🚴♀️
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Happy St. Patrick`s Day! 🍀 We may not have found a pot of gold but we did find a gold-colored, very cool bed & breakfast at the end of the rainbow (even better if you ask us! 😆). What else can you discover in Montgomery County? Head to the link in our bio to find out. 🌈✨
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Christiansburg Industrial Institute, which was open from 1866-1966, was the first high school for African American students in Southwest Virginia. Today, its legacy is preserved and shared by @cburginstitute. You can visit the monument pictured here and see the last remaining building from the campus on Scattergood Drive in Christiansburg, and visit Christiansburg Institute Inc`s museum at 125 Arrowhead Trail in Christiansburg to learn more about this historic school. 📚️🎓️
Passing through NC to VA on I-77? Stop by the Virginia Welcome Center at Lambsburg this month to see our March Welcome Center Blitz! Each March, Montgomery County takes over the welcome center to show off all the amazing things our area has to offer! Which table is your favorite? 😊
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Happy National Drink Wine Day! From our scenic farm winery to local restaurants and specialty wine shops, we`ve got plenty of ways to celebrate in style. 🍷
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Today was another snow day in Montgomery County! ❄️ 😍 Featured in this post: The Huckleberry Trail 🚴♀️
The Huckleberry Trail is a 15-mile paved trail that connects the towns of Christiansburg and Blacksburg, and is a perfect place for biking, running, or just enjoying a leisurely stroll in nature. The trail offers mile markers, a water station, and varying landscapes to explore.
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Valentine`s Day is just around the corner! ❤️ Looking for something to do with your valentine (or pal-entines)? Here`s a snapshot of the many Valentine`s events going on this week and next in Montgomery County! For a full list, be sure to visit our online events calendar (linked in bio). 😍
Saturday, February 8th:
💞@blacksburg_books` Y`allentine`s Book Fair at @moonhollowbrewing: Find all sorts of love-themed books, and enjoy a dessert bar and dried flower arrangements! 4-8pm.
💞Valentine Murder Mystery Fundraiser, McClain`s at First & Main: Enjoy dinner and solve a murder mystery while raising money for a good cause! 6-9pm.
Valentine`s Day (Friday, Feb. 14th):
💞Valentine`s Day Beer and Cake Pairing: Come out and join @irontreebrewing and @bakingisforlovers for a wonderful pairing of delicious cake from Baking is for Lovers and tasty beer from Iron Tree! 3:00pm.
💞Valentine`s Wine & Tapas at @beliveaufarmwinery: Join owners Yvan and Joyce for a romantic evening by candlelight for “Valentine’s Wine and Tapas." We’ll pair four Beliveau wines with four varied tapas. 6:00pm.
💞Line Dancing at @sinklandfarmsllc: All levels of experience welcome! 7:00pm.
💞Lakecia Benjamin at Moss Arts Center: Enjoy a memorable performance by award-winning jazz musician Lakecia Benjamin. 7:30pm.
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Don`t let the chilly temps this week get you down! 🥶 Warm up with a hot drink and a sweet or savory treat at one of our many local coffee shops. ☕️ For a full list, be sure to check out our Virtual Visitor Center at the link in our bio.
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