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.
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.
Lyric Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Theatre on 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.
Cassell Coliseum
Catch an event at Cassell Coliseum during your trip to Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in Merrimac
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
Very close to campus and off-campus restaurants. Undergoing renovation of dining area, so breakfast was set up in lobby.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Blacksburg / University
Clean new hotel
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Mountain Lake Lodge
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Blacksburg University Area
Great breakfast, comfortable bed, spacious room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Highlander at Radford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The staff was very friendly and sent a text about 20 minutes after being in our room to ask how everything was going and if we needed anything. It was great!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG
Great room close to campus !
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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.
Ellett - Jennelle
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ellett - Jennelle and surrounding area, you can visit Huckleberry Trail and Lane Stadium.
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.
