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Welcome to Radford, Virginia
Surrounded on three sides by the New River, Radford is the New River City. Home to Radford University and a short drive to VA Tech and New River Community College, Radford is centrally located off I-81 between exits 109 and 105 and has easy access to the entire New River Valley.
Our charming City offers a hometown feel with plenty of things to do. We invite you to ‘find it in Radford’!
For more information on things to do in Radford, click here or go to the “Things to Do” tab at the top!
FEATURED EVENT
Balsam RangeLittle River Bluegrass Barn
Friday, November 15
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmThe Little River Bluegrass Barn in Radford, VA presents 2018 IBMA Entertainers of the year Balsam Range in concert, with opening act Mountain Highway, on Friday, November 15, 2019. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM. While they last, general admission tickets are available at Due South BBQ, Radford Travel Center, Riner Food Center and The Sportsman. For reserved seating, call 540-320-6145.
NEWS & UPDATES
JOIN US ON THE TRAIL
The Radford Visitor’s Center has been busy compiling a map of art in the city as well as on Radford University. This is an amazing activity for the family as well as a way to see the finer things in Radford.
If you end up on the trail, you will pass many delicious restaurants and unique stores. There is so much to see in Radford!
We can’t wait to see you here!
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A Tasting and History Tour of the 1700's with mead, cider, wine and tavern fare? AND Mary Draper Ingles? Yes and yes, join us!
An Evening with Mary Draper Ingles, A Tasting and History Tour of the 1700's
Radford Visitor's Center presents An Evening with Mary Draper Ingles, A Tasting and History Tour of the 1700's Featuring historical interpreter Karen Vuranch from Concord University as Mary Draper Ingles. Sampling of tavern-inspired food from the 1700's as well as mead, cider and wine tastings. Gues...Oh how I wish I could attend!
So excited for folks to #VisitRadford We've got so much to offer and we can't wait to share it with you! #GORADFORD #newriveradventure
Radford University to build world-class hotel, develop along city’s riverfront
Two big projects are on the horizon for Radford University, and they are going to change the way folks on campus and in the community utilize the school’s facilities.YAY!!
Wonderful!
Orrrr... you could offer more parking spaces in a better environment with a parking garage. 🤷♀️
Favorite local artists, Ball & Chain, will perform downtown, Friday evening, 6-9PM, Carson's Courtyard. Can't wait!
#VisitRadford to learn more about Mary Draper Ingles, frontier heroine and SWVA's own!Thrilled to be in Richmond for the dedication of the Virginia Women's Monument: Voices from the Garden. The women memorialized in the soon to be unveiled bronze statues and on the Wall of Honor represent over 400 years of the achievements of women in Virginia's history.
You can still contribute and help to bring the remaining 6 (of 12) to Capitol Square at VirginiaCapitol.gov
Tomorrow is looking like a great day for bagpipes, sheep herding, heavyweight games, a 5K and lots of family-friendly fun! Here's the schedule and the line up of food and vendors. Stop by the Info Tent, pick up a map and say hi!!
