Merrimac Travel Guide
Blacksburg
Popular places to visit

Virginia Tech University
Enjoy the student vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top university in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lane Stadium
Catch an event at Lane Stadium during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
If LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Blacksburg.
New River Junction
Enjoy an outing to New River Junction during your stay in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Cassell Coliseum
Catch an event at Cassell Coliseum during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Historic Smithfield Plantation
Learn about the local history of Blacksburg when you take a trip to Historic Smithfield Plantation. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in Merrimac

The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
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Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Blacksburg / University
Hyatt Place at Blacksburg is my go to Hotel for three reasons (a) location (b) breakfast and (c) staff. I wish I could stay here every time I'm in town.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Mountain Lake Lodge
The rooms were clean, and the lodge was nice and in good condition. our only complaint was there was no TV and no refrigerator in the room.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn Blacksburg University Area
Desk clerk/manager was so warm and hospitable.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Highlander at Radford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The shower curtain has pink mold on the bottom of it.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Tru By Hilton Christiansburg
The staff is very nice and friendly! The hotel and room is very clean and modern. The bed and pillows was okay comfortable wise. The only issue would be you can hear everyone around you especially heavy footed people above your room. Overall great clean place to stay.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merrimac

Farmview - Ramble
Farmview - Ramble might not have many top sights, but Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Airport Acres
When in Airport Acres, you can plan a visit to Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Miller Southside
While Miller Southside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum.

Houston - Harrell
When in Houston - Harrell, you can plan a visit to Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Grissom - Highland
Though Grissom - Highland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum.

Hethwood - Prices Fork
Hethwood - Prices Fork might not have many top sights, but Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.