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Blacksburg and the New River Valley are recognized for their rich history, arts, and natural beauty. Virginia is the birthplace of more U.S. presidents than any other state, including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Battlefields of our Revolutionary and Civil wars are nearby.  The area boasts its performance venues, many cultural events, historic sites, and public park land. Blacksburg is surrounded by mountain ridges, rivers, state and national parks, and a multitude of trails. Whether hiking to the Cascades waterfalls, mountain biking in the Jefferson National Forest, or relaxing by Claytor Lake, you can exercise, have fun, and see a unique part of the USA.

Washington, D.C. is four hours away and makes for a great day trip. It is the political hub of the nation, but is also a bustling cosmopolitan city known for premier museums, iconic monuments, unique cuisine, national sports teams, and various historic neighborhoods. Virginia Tech’s campuses in the Washington, D.C., area allow you to experience the city as much as you like and truly feel like a local. Cultural excursions will draw from all elements of Washington, D.C.