Saturday 8am-2pm Get a true taste of Blacksburg at the world's most authentic farmer's market (completely unbiased opinion)! Our favorites are coffee from Birdsong Cafe (Signature Iced w/ oat milk), baked goods from Big Indian Farm, and flowers from Stonecrop Farm.
A local staple. Great option for breakfast, lunch, or a little treat. Do yourself a favor: get a loaf of the Portuguese Sweet Bread as a souvenir from the weekend, and ask them to slice it when you pay (all you need to do is add a little pat of butter to let this bread shine - but it will be delicious anyway you prepare it).
Another local favorite known for their huge selection of sandwiches. There are multiple locations in the area, and this was THE SPOT after football games in high school. Recommendations: Potato skins, bacon cheese fries, and black bean roasted corn con queso for appetizers. Quesadillas. Gibson Girl no lettuce add avocado (Emory's go-to order for about two decades now), Julius Caesar (B's go-to), and Stogie are highly recommended sandwiches. The potato salad + broccoli cheddar soup are some fan favorites as well.
Fish tacos in southwestern Virginia might seem odd, but this place does not disappoint (unless you're Guille, Emory's father, who vehemently believes that cabbage does not belong on tacos - or anything for that matter). We've both enjoyed it for years, and now, we get to enjoy it in Charlotte since they've expanded. The owner is also a neighbor to The Farm. B + E always order at least one of the daily special tacos and also love the Lemon Grilled Shrimp, Tavarua Tuna, and Honey Soy Glazed Salmon. Note: you don't have to order two of the same taco - mix+match is the way to go. Patrice, Emory's mom, religiously orders the Epic Tuna Burrito. You can't go wrong with any of the sides, but the jalapeño cheddar mashers and avocado pasta salad are undeniable - as well as the plantains when they have them. Unique ambience, patio space, and great location to explore the rest of Downtown.
That's right - Jung + the boys brought this Cville classic to Hokie territory! If you need to scratch that itch for an El Jefe, Roots is right across the street from the Inn at Virginia Tech.
You can access the trail right from Downtown Blacksburg! Great way to get active and enjoy the outdoors during your visit.
The center of Virginia Tech's campus. If you're wanting to explore the university and get some peeks of the infamous Hokie Stone, this is a great place to start. It's about a mile walk from the Inn at Virginia Tech.
Not far from Downtown, this is a great spot for food + drinks plus entertainment. You can reserve bowling lanes ahead of time, play games in the arcade, catch football on the many tvs, or see a movie. Located in the First & Main shopping center, it is also walkable to Bull & Bones (another good spot for food + drinks) and some really unimpressive shops.
About 25 minutes from The Farm. Decent wine, good food, great venue. You could pop by here before the wedding if you time things right.
This boutique has been outfitting Emory since the 9th grade homecoming dance.
Owned by friends of the family! Kim + Dennis are bringing a fresh concept to the area with the diverse trends they offer in this prime location.
This spot is no Bodo's, but it's in the same shopping center as the "Gucci" Kroger, the ABC store, and Vintage Cellar if you're looking for a good grab-n-go bite.
If you have time for a drive on your way in or out, visit Floyd. The downtown is centered around the town's one, singular stoplight, and it offers a funky mix of shopping, food, arts, music, and SWVA culture.
Drive off the Blue Ridge Parkway and straight into Italy. The wines here are absolutely incredible - as are the people + the scenery. Even Guille endorses this spot!
If you have time for a drive on your way in or out, this spot is great. We don't love the wines, but it's fun to do a tasting before or after your meal and explore the shop. We like to start here before posting up at Villa Appalachia nearby.
Restaurant and wine bar