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The Ultimate List Of Fall Activities To Do In Blacksburg, VA

Things to do for fun once the leaves start falling.

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The Ultimate List Of Fall Activities To Do In Blacksburg, VA
Brooke Catahan Smith

As the weather cools down, you'll no longer find a packed Drillfield with Enos and sunbathers. Blacksburg is a small town so it may sometimes be difficult to find fun things to do around town once the weather gets to be a bit chilly.

So, here are 14 activities to do even when the air starts to get a bit crisper.

Go to the grocery store and buy ingredients to actually bake

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You could even go basic and get the ghost or pumpkin break apart sugar cookies.

Stay in with Netflix and some warm apple cider

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You could even watch a fall themed movie such as Halloween Town or Hocus Pocus to make sure that you get into the spooky season.

Go to Sinkland Farms

This is perfect for getting that perfect pumpkin to carve.

Visit the Roanoke Star

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It's only a short 45 minute drive from Virginia Tech.

Visit the Roanoke Zoo 

You can take cute pictures of the animals and feed them! Talk about a serious stress reliever!

Take cute fall pics

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Fall leaves and Hokie stone make a perfect backdrop and besides, who doesn't love showing off their campus and their looks?!

Go to a Virginia Tech football game 

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Because who doesn't love fall football.

Go to Smith Mountain Lake 

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The weather has cooled down (finally) so you won't be sweating through every layer of clothing that you're wearing.

Carve a Pumpkin

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You can even get one at Sinkland Farms or the local Kroger.

Celebrate Halloween

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Go to a pumpkin patch, dress up & party, or just hand out candy. Regardless of the way you choose to celebrate, make sure you do something that you'll remember for this Spooky Holiday.

Go hiking

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There are tons of great hiking spots close by like McAfee's knob and the Cascades. You get to see all of the leaves changing into the different beautiful colors and you won't die of heat exhaustion on your way up, or down, the trial.

Go on a walk/run around campus 

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Hokie Stone is great in the fall and you can breathe in the crisp, cool air.

Go to Blacksburg's Farmer's Market

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There will be tons of local vendors every Wednesday and Saturday. Check out their website for times and date changes for the coming months!

Go to the Gallows

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This haunted house is located in Radford, Virginia and is open on Friday and Saturday.

Go if you dare.

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