Our Area
There’s so much to see in Radford!
- You can get out on the New River and float along the city or set out on one of the trails in our parks and see the flora and fauna.
- With two historic shopping districts and a variety of cuisine choices, everyone is sure to find what they like.
- Be sure to visit Radford University! You’ll find many events and cultural activities that are open to the public and the campus is the perfect backdrop for your Blue Ridge mountain visit photos.
- Nearby, you’ll find great outdoor adventures at Claytor Lake, the Appalachian Trail, Jefferson National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Let the Radford Visitor’s Center plan your itinerary!
Appalachian Trail Virginia
Appalachian Trail – Virginia Website: www.appalachiantrail.org The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is a 2,175-mile long footpath stretching through 14 eastern states from Maine to Georgia. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic,...
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway Website: www.blueridgeparkway.org Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway “America’s Favorite Drive.” Winding through 469 miles of mountain meadows and seemingly endless vistas, split-rail...
Claytor Lake State Park
Claytor Lake State Park 4400 State Park Rd. Dublin, Virginia 24084 Toll Free Phone: 800-933-PARK Local Phone: 540-643-2500 Email: claytorlake@dcr.virginia.gov Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/cla.shtml Located on the 4,500-acre, 21-mile long Claytor Lake,...
Claytor Lake Water Sports
Claytor Lake Water Sports 6620 Ben H. Bolen Drive Dublin, Virginia 24084 Local Phone: 540-731-8683 Email: captain@claytorlakewatersports.com Web Site: www.claytorlakewatersports.com We offer boat rentals, lake tours and water sports packages. Our mission is to...
D.C Wysor Observatory & Museum
D.C Wysor Observatory & Museum 600 Dunlap Rd. Dublin, Virginia 24084 Local Phone: 540-641-0755 Web Site: www.pcva.us/schools/DES/index_files/page0011.htm DC Wysor Observatory and Museum Foundation, Inc. is a legacy from Davidson Charlton Wysor (1882-1982), a...
Draper Valley Golf Club
Draper Valley Golf Club 2800 Big Valley Drive Draper, Virginia 24382 Local Phone: 540-980-4653 Fax: 540-980-7346 Email: drapergolf@psknet.com Ranked #37 out of the Top 50 Golf Courses in the U.S. for under $50 (Golf Magazine 9/04), Draper Valley Golf Club is a true...
Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s Market Main St. Radford, Virginia 24141 Local Phone: 540-639-2202 Email: info@radfordchamber.com Web Site: www.radfordchamber.com The Farmer’s Market is a staple in downtown Radford every Saturday from May through October from 8:00a.m.-1:00p.m....
Glencoe Museum
Glencoe Museum 600 Unruh Dr. Radford, Virginia 24141 Local Phone: 540-731-5031 Web Site: www.glencoemuseum.org Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Sun. 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Closed Mondays Explore the heritage of Radford and the New River Valley in this 19th-century...
Highlanders Festival
Highlanders Festival Bisset Park, 23 Berkley Williams Drive Radford, Virginia 24141 Website: www.radford.edu/festival/ The Highlanders Festival is a day long celebration of the region’s Scots-Irish heritage. Delight in the heavyweight Scottish athletics,...
Ingles Farm
Ingles Farm 9 Wilderness Rd Radford, Virginia 24141 Local Phone: (540) 267-3153 Arguably one of the most historically significant sites in Virginia, Ingles Farm transports visitors back to the days of westward expansion, Native Americans, and the daily struggle to...