Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Virginia, Montgomery County is a progressive, technology-driven community with an abundance of lifestyle amenities. The community is home to Virginia Tech, an internationally renowned higher learning and research university, and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
The community offers a variety of things to do year-round from sporting events, to art venues, to musical concerts, to the theatre, to fun-filled festivals, to outdoor venues for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and so much more! The New River, which makes up the County’s western border is the oldest river in North America and the second oldest in the world behind the Nile River in Africa!
With the picturesque Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains in the background, the natural beauty surrounding the Blacksburg and Christiansburg area offers a vista for residents and visitors to enjoy. All of this while still having all the conveniences we have grown accustomed to just around the corner. Regardless of your reason for being here, we are sure that this area will earn a special place in your heart!
Dining in Blacksburg
Blacksburg has become very popular with gourmet enthusiast and foodies across the nation. A wealth of nearby farms producing world-class meat, poultry, produce, nuts and more make it easy to find local ingredients in Blacksburg cuisine. Your apartment at The Highlands allows you to explore the best of the dining scene of downtown Blacksburg. Blacksburg also offers a varied selection of fresh and gourmet markets. Below is a sampling of the many delicious opportunities available in Blacksburg:
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Blacksburg Fresh Food & Gourmet Markets
- Blacksburg Farmer’s Market
- Eats Natural Foods
- Gourmet Pantry
- Hethwood Market
- Oasis World Market
- Tina’s Gourmet
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Blacksburg Restaurants
- Avellinos Italian
- 622 North
- Abby’s
- The Beast of Blacksburg
- The Beat Bangkok
- Benny’s Pizza
- The Black Hen
- Blacksburg Taphouse
- Blacksburg Tavern
- Bollo’s Café & Bakery
- Boudreaux’s
- Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill
- The Cellar
- Ceritano’s
- Champs Downtown Sports Bar & Café
- Gillie’s Inc
- Green’s Grill & Sushi Bar
- Hokie House
- India Garden
- Lefty’s Main Street Grill
- Macado’s
- The Mellow Mushroom
- Next Door Bake Shop
- Our Daily Bread
- PK’s Bar & Grill
- Preston’s
- Roma Pizza
- Avellinos Italian
- Sharkey’s Wing & Rib Joint
- Souvlaki
- Top of the Stairs
- Wikiteria Market & Café
- Zeppoli’s
In Good Spirits
Virginia has become a nationally celebrated region for great wineries and breweries as well. Check out some of the amazing choices right in our area:
- Beliveau Farm
- Chateau Morissette
- Villa Appalaccia
- Valhalla Valley Vineyards
- Foggy Ridge Cider
- Parkway Brewing Company
- Rising Silo Brewery
Shopping in Blacksburg
Your Highlands Apartment is conveniently located near downtown Blacksburg’s unique and diverse place shopping scene, providing shoppers with a wide variety of wonderful choices. Below is a sampling of some of the best shopping near your Blacksburg Apartment:
- 310 Rosement
- Alumni Hall
- The Artful Lawyer Gallery
- Bike Barn
- Bookholders
- Fringe Benefit Boutique
- Greenhouse Board Shop
- Henebry’s Jewelers
- Hi Peak Sportswear
- Kent Jewelers
- Matrix Gallery
- Polished Nail Boutique & Spa
- Run About Sports
- Vavaii Fashion Boutique
- Virginia Tech Bookstore
Blacksburg Recreation & Arts
Blacksburg offers so many opportunities to enhance your experience as a resident of Highlands Apartments. Nearby Virginia Tech provides a wealth of museums and art galleries, and the surrounding area is home to some of the most beautiful national parks in the United States. Below is a small sample of the many attractions tempting you to discover Blacksburg:
- Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
- Armory Gallery
- Blacksburg Regional Art Association
- Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
- Hahn Horticulture Garden
- Kentland Plantation
- The Lyric Theater
- Museum of Geosciences
- New River Stage
- Smithfield Plantation
- Summer Musical Enterprise
- Wonder Universe: A Children’s Museum
- XYZ Art Gallery
The Great Wide Open
Blacksburg is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Virginia! Below is a small sample of some of the best reasons to get outdoors near Highlands Apartments: