Downtown Blacksburg is one of Virginia’s most vibrant and appealing downtowns with over 33,000 potential customers within two miles. Blacksburg’s wide sidewalks encourage pedestrian traffic while parking improvements encourage vehicle traffic. Ridership on the Blacksburg Transit to the downtown area is one of the highest in the Town. The 400-space parking garage in Kent Square addresses a long time parking need and entices more visitors to downtown Blacksburg. The downtown has remained a stable market for businesses, many of which have maintained their locations for over 20 years.

Fun Facts

• Long-term downtown businesses include:
  • Women’s Apparel
  • Art and Architecture Supply
  • Fine and Custom Jewelry
  • Diverse Ethnic, American and Vegetarian Cuisine
    
    
• Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. is an active merchant group with over 100 members. Proceeds from events such as the annual "Steppin' Out" festival are invested back into the communtiy for park benches, brick pavers, the Farmer's Market, playgrounds and improvements to the historic Lyric Theater.

• The Blacksburg Partnership maintains an aggressive marketing campaign to entice new businesses and visitors to the area.