Live Where You Love: Blacksburg, Virginia

www.nestrealty.... Widely considered to be the hub of the New River Valley, Blacksburg is approximately 20 square miles and is packed with a combination of beauty, charm, and culture. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) serves as the area's largest employer, and continues to be the cultural centerpiece of Blacksburg. With over 30,000 full-time students, the population of Blacksburg almost doubles during the school year. But along with the students, Virginia Tech brings top notch athletics and one of the nation's leading research institutions to Blacksburg. However the charm of Blacksburg doesn't lie solely with the university. The Town is filled with countless cultural, artistic and creative opportunities. In recent years, the arts and culture scene has flourished with venues like the Lyric Theatre, the Armory Art Gallery, and the $89 million dollar Center for the Arts (scheduled to open in 2013). Outdoor lovers are also at home in Blacksburg. Whether hiking on the Huckleberry Trail, the exploring the nearby Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, or fishing in the New River, there are endless outdoor activities throughout the year. Blacksburg residents enjoy the convenience of shopping and dining in the revitalized Downtown. Downtown Blacksburg offers a fantastic destination for townspeople, students, and visitors alike. While development continues in Blacksburg, the Town continues to keep it's small-town charm. Blacksburg real estate options offers a large variety of housing options. There are many neighborhoods and subdivisions - some with community amenities and some even within walking distance to Downtown and Virginia Tech. If you are looking for a little more privacy, then there are options a little bit outside of Blacksburg Town limits that will allow you to have some land, but still be near Downtown Blacksburg.

[@TinaMerritt]

We took a leap and moved here 3 years ago from Hampton Roads. I can honestly say, moving here was one of the best decision we have ever made. There are great reasons why Blacksburg was named the #1 place to raise kids; it's awesome! Our son LOVES living here. The kids don't sit inside playing video games here...they're out running around, building forts, collecting bugs...just being kids....all day long. I wish I grew up here!

[@irenetyler5773]

The best place I've ever lived.

[@STnation777]

Love this town silo farm rocks!

[@sallyetrobaugh3656]

Grew up in Blacksburg and Montgomery County. This is a wonderful depiction of its true nature.

[@jessehilmandolar1668]

Well done. Love Blacksburg and Thanks Nest!

[@jessehilmandolar659]

Great video!

[@bburgsux4508]

I will say however that were I to relocate to any area served by Nest Realty, I would use that firm. Good refreshing brand in a market of real estate clones.

[@NRVLivingRealEstate]

BBurg Sux - sorry you feel that way, I really am. Is any place perfect? Certainly not. Wish you the best though, wherever you go ... and thanks for the kind words on the video!

[@bburgsux4508]

Hi Chris, Thanks for the advice, no worries, I am on my way out of here. Just trying to help folks avoid the mistake I made by moving to bburg or at least understand the limitations. B

[@GashdakSaghzaar]

Rather live here than Shit Frisco for one thing. Not sure if there are that many jobs like this in Blacksburg apart from Rackspace though.

[@lissacox3686]

"We must be careful not to confuse data with the abstractions we use to analyze them." William James

[@bburgsux4508]

Holy Jesus DON'T BE FOOLED!! by this video. Blacksburg is a professional and social desert for anyone over the age of 30. Just like a bad move trailer, you just saw the best in this video, the reality is not as good.

[@henrybass6375]

Then you obviously haven't connected with the RBTC: rbtc.tech/ Through the RBTC I connect with 200-400 professional technologists and entrepreneurs on a monthly basis here. I'm not an extrovert, and so connecting with the RBTC was the best social/business thing I've ever done.

[@damianjackson7067]

Henry, you may not be an extrovert, but you are brilliant, successful and a sexy beast as well, it is easy for you. Blacksburg proper is still a pit. Roanoke is pretty nice though, good restaurants and a sweet downtown area.

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

my husband just got a job offer there and we may move there from Tampa.. I'm afraid I won't be able to find work for myself and I'm afraid we won't make friends or have anything to do. We are in our 30s.

[@neodasan]

Blacksburg has nothing but Virginia Tech.

[@Nickhamster321]

Maybe its because you act like you are over 30 or 50 ?

[@BoldBeThere]

What a downer "bburg sux." If you don't like it - move out. have some authority with your life.

[@sashadomo3100]

Worst place to live. Literally nothing to do. Everytime in promotions for Blacksburg they say, "There is always something to do" I cringe because it is a total lie.

[@edn2448]

Romo Domo I cringe at that statement because it is a total lie.