The City of Blacksburg,VA
Nestled in a valley boardering the Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Blackburg sits as both a bustling college town and a family friendly mountain escape. With a standing population of nearly 43,000 (mostly dominated by Virginia Tech students), Blacksburg is one of Virginia's liveliest cities, and subsequently filled with a rich history and many exciting attractions. Not just a college town, Blackburg has been frequently awarded the "Best Place to Raide Kids in the US" and the "Best Place to Retire" by Business Insider.
Although previously named the "Best College Town" by Southern Living, Blacksburg and Virginia Tech was unfortunately the grounds of the Virginia Tech Shootings in April of 2007, a past which both Blackburg and Virginia Tech continuously attempts to both remember and improve upon. Over ten years later, the town has rebounded by putting their heart and soul into local growth and events, such as the ever anticipated "Steppin' Out" Arts Festival, the International Street Fair, the "Big Event," and numerous events that Virginia Tech throws for both the college and the community alike. From the sceneic views of the mountain range to the excellent education, Blacksburg is a fantastic place to visit, vacation, or plant roots. Use this guide to read up on the rich history and discover the amazing outdoor, social, and academic events that thes town has to offer.
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