Notable early settlers included Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, and William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The stories of these settlers and many others can be discovered in a visit to the Montgomery Museum and Lewis Miller Regional Art Center.
With such an extensive and significant history, Christiansburg is home to many antique and curio stores. It's also the location of Whitebarrel Winery—an ideal stop for wine tastings and a light meal in a cozy atmosphere.
For those who prefer more active pursuits, Christiansburg's facilities include a skate park, aquatic center, recreation center, bowling alley, indoor rock climbing, and a sports complex. Christiansburg is a proud part of the TransAmerica bike route and the Huckleberry Trail, which is a 7.5-mile cycling and walking path between Christiansburg and Blacksburg. Walk, run, or cycle the trail through the beautiful scenery of the New River Valley in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Don't forget to stop to pick some Huckleberries, otherwise known as wild blueberries. Wooden benches are located every half-mile, so make sure to stop and smell the wildflowers.
Best Time to Visit Christiansburg, VA
Although popular with visitors all year around, spring and fall are the times when you'll see Christiansburg at its best. Spring brings a variety of festivals celebrating arts and crafts, food, and wine. The weather is pleasant with comfortable temperatures despite occasional rain showers, and there are far fewer crowds. Hotel rates are often discounted due to lower visitor numbers. Fall is spectacular, with the colorful autumn foliage drawing visitors from far and wide.
Summer temperatures are mild, with highs of 73 to 83 degrees. It's a great time to be outdoors, taking advantage of the 120 acres of recreational parkland in the area, playing a round of golf, or trying out the facilities at the aquatic center. Visitor numbers are at their peak though, and accommodation is often booked out in advance.
Winter tends to be very cold, with significant snowfall. The nearest ski resort at Wintergreen is 117 miles away. What better time to visit the region's wineries, indulge in some retail therapy, and explore the local dining options?
Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Christiansburg, VA:
Christiansburg by Star Rating
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Luxury Hotel Options in Christiansburg, VA
4 Star Average Prices: $176.75
The Oaks Victorian Inn offers old-world Victorian-style elegance with all the modern amenities we've come to expect in superior accommodations. Relax in the rocking chairs on the wrap-around porch and enjoy the spectacular views of the gardens, fishpond, and waterfall.
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and a recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond award for excellence, The Oaks was built in 1893 as the family home of Major William Pierce, his wife Julia, and their seven children. All rooms include king or queen beds with luxurious linens, flat-screen cable televisions, DVD players, wireless internet, plush robes, complimentary toiletries, and in-room refrigerators with complimentary beverages. Free tea, coffee, sherry, and homemade cookies are available. Several of the guest rooms have fireplaces and Jacuzzis, while the garden cottage has a private hot tub and sauna.
The Hampton Inn Christiansburg/Blacksburg is located in the retail district of Christiansburg near Christiansburg Aquatic Center, Radford University, and Virginia Tech. Facilities include free hot breakfast, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a gym and fitness center, a business center, and an outdoor pool with a hot tub. Previous guests have commended the Hampton Inn for its clean, well-supplied rooms, great breakfast, and a choice of restaurants within walking distance.
Affordable Hotel Options in Christiansburg, VA
3 Star Average Prices: $113.65
Days Inn Christiansburg is conveniently located just off Interstate 81 near Virginia Tech, Radford University, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a business center, dry cleaning services, and free on-site parking for cars and RVs. Days Inn Christiansburg offers complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
Shayona Inn Extended Stay Hotel has 50 guest rooms, each with free Wi-Fi, cable television, complimentary toiletries, and pillowtop beds. Located 3 miles from the Christiansburg Aquatic Center, parking is available for RVs, buses, and trucks.
Located near Roanoke Regional Airport, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, Virginia Tech, and Radford University, Econo Lodge provides free Wi-Fi and a complimentary continental breakfast. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant, a pet-friendly room, and bus parking with a cold-weather hook-up.
The Super 8 Christiansburg is close to I-81 near Virginia Tech. Rates include free Wi-Fi and a complimentary breakfast. An outdoor pool and parking for buses and trucks is available.
2 Star Average Prices: $100.02
Best Discounts in Christiansburg, VA
The newly renovated Fairfield Inn & Suites Christiansburg/Blacksburg offers a discount to senior guests. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor heated saltwater swimming pool, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Complimentary hot breakfast, newspapers, and Wi-Fi is included. The 87 air-conditioned rooms with a choice of king, queen, and sofa beds are conveniently located just off I-81, minutes from the Appalachian trail.
Courtyard Hotel by Marriott, Blacksburg, is just a few minutes from Christiansburg and offers a discount to AAA members. With a fitness center and indoor swimming pool, you'll be able to maintain your fitness regime and catch up on work in the business center. The Bistro casual restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. The spacious guest rooms feature free Wi-Fi, cable television, and a coffee maker.
The Inn at Virginia Tech has discounted rates for AAA members and for the parents and family members of Virginia Tech students. Located right on the campus grounds, this elegant hotel offers state-of-the-art facilities, including complimentary Wi-Fi, access to the business center, 23,000 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center, complimentary local shuttle service, and a charging station for electric vehicles. The 147 guest rooms, including three executive suites, feature refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers. When dinner time comes, choose between the Continental Divide for light casual meals or Preston's fine-dining restaurant.
Best Value Options in Christiansburg, VA
The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Christiansburg/Blacksburg offers great value family-friendly accommodation near Christiansburg Aquatic center, New River Valley Mall, and Virginia Tech. Amenities include 24-hour reception, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, laundry facilities, and tea/coffee makers in the rooms. Families are catered for with oversized family rooms with flat-screen televisions. Cribs and rollaway beds are available on request.
Conveniently located off I-81, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Christiansburg Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a complimentary hot buffet breakfast. Facilities include an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and a business center with meeting room. The 74 air-conditioned rooms feature wired and wireless internet, satellite television, complimentary toiletries, and luxurious pillowtop beds. Guest reviews commend the clean, comfortable, spacious rooms with wonderful beds and great breakfast.
Christiansburg, VA Aquatic Center: Where Fun and Fitness Meet
At 64,000 square feet and with a maximum occupancy of over 2,600 people, Christiansburg Aquatic Centre is more than your average swimming pool. The Aquatic Center contains three pools for leisure and competitions in addition to cardio fitness rooms, locker rooms, wet classrooms, a kitchen, and a sun deck.
The pool features swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, adult fitness classes, and competition swimming, and you can even host birthday parties here. The Olympic-sized 50-meter competition pool features two spring boards and a diving tower with three diving boards.
The leisure pool, known as The Lagoon, is a 3,600-square foot area with a two-story triple loop waterslide, five dumping water buckets, and several spraying water features. A zero-depth beach entry is perfect for small children.
The warm water therapy pool, The Cove, is heated to 95.5 degrees to provide soothing warmth to people who require hydrotherapy for rehabilitation or to aid with arthritis. The handicap accessible zero entry pool is perfect for people with mobility issues. The pool is 1,100 square feet in area and three to four feet deep.
The area immediately in front of the Christiansburg Aquatic Centre features a free community skate park. Challenges offered in this street-style park include ledges, grinding rails, fun boxes, quarter pipes, and a half-pipe.
Christiansburg, Virginia, is a natural wonderland with all the facilities and amenities that you would expect of a much bigger city. With plenty of leisure activities on offer to suit all fitness levels and budgets, you're sure to find a pursuit to please everyone in the family. Take in a round of golf, enjoy wine tasting, hunt for antiques, visit the art gallery, or catch a game at Virginia Tech.
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FAQs about hotels in Christiansburg
How much does a cheap hotel in Christiansburg cost per night?
In the last year, a 2 star hotel in Christiansburg can be as cheap as $100.02 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)
How much does a 3 star hotel in Christiansburg cost per night?
In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Christiansburg has been $113.65 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)
How much does a 4-5 star hotel in Christiansburg cost?
In the last year, the average 4 star hotel in Christiansburg has been $176.75 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)
Recent traveler guest reviews of Christiansburg, VA
Below are reviews of the city of Christiansburg, VA from an actual visitor's perspective.
"Highly Recommend!"
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5.0 / 5
The town is clean and people are very friendly and helpful! Loved their diner by Holiday Inn. Food was excellent and waitresses were wonderful! I'll certainly recommend everyone to stop in Christiansburg, VA if traveling that way!
Verna M., from 26-Jun-2024
"Near Outback Restaurant"
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4.0 / 5
Outback restaurant is nearby; just passing through the area.
Catherine S., from 28-Apr-2024
"Antiquing, shopping, dining...something for everyone!"
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5.0 / 5
There's plenty to do in the little town. Antiquing, shopping, dining; there's something for everyone.
Doug C., from 02-Jan-2024
"Nice Restaurant"
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4.0 / 5
Nice restaurant.
Catherine W., from 09-Sep-2023
"Lots of Restaurants"
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5.0 / 5
Only stayed for a night during travels; lots of restaurants in the area.
Jennifer C., from 30-Jun-2023
"VA Tech Campus"
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5.0 / 5
VA Tech Campus.
Virna D., from 23-Feb-2023
"The Farm House Restaurant!"
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5.0 / 5
The Farm House restaurant!
Joseph C., from 09-Jan-2023
"Quaint City!"
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4.0 / 5
The older areas of the city seem to have been kept in excellent condition and there is a quaint downtown area.
Kathryn H., from 21-Nov-2022
"Town & Country Animal Hospital"
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4.0 / 5
Visited Cracker Barrel and the Town & Country Animal Hospital.
Angela G., from 21-Oct-2022
"Animal Hospital"
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4.0 / 5
My dog got deathly sick while we were visiting Wytheville, VA and had to come to the animal hospital. He was near death and we needed to find a place to stay in Christiansburg,VA.
Angela G., from 17-Oct-2022
"Lots of shopping and restaurants nearby!"
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4.0 / 5
Lots of shopping and restaurants in the vicinity. Easy to walk to anywhere I wanted to go. Love the walking trails!
John H., from 26-Sep-2022
"clean. Staff is pleasant and efficient."
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5.0 / 5
Lots of shopping and restaurants in the vicinity. Easy to walk to anywhere I wanted to go. Love the walking trails!
John H., from 26-Sep-2022
" Comfortable bed, clean room"
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5.0 / 5
Just driving through, so didn't really spend too much time in city, sorry.
Madine W., from 25-Sep-2022
"Shopping!"
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4.0 / 5
Christiansburg has lots of convenient shopping and is really clean.
Mike S., from 16-Sep-2022
"Nice beautiful area!"
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4.0 / 5
Nice beautiful area!
Phyllis H., from 17-Jul-2022
"Very pretty parks."
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4.0 / 5
Very pretty parks. People that I spoke with in the few shops I went into were quite helpful, seems like a nice friendly place to visit.
Teresa O., from 20-Jun-2022
"Wonderful!"
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5.0 / 5
Near all family members, great shopping areas.. and near Blue Ridge Parkway!
Bonnie K., from 19-Oct-2021
"Lovely!"
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4.0 / 5
Near all family members, great shopping areas.. and near Blue Ridge Parkway!
Bonnie K., from 17-Oct-2021
"Contened Client"
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4.0 / 5
It's one of the most beautiful places on the planet! Booked this hotel through a really helpful agent.
Eric V., from 17-Oct-2021
"Home Away From Home"
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4.0 / 5
Love this whole area. Been coming up here for decades. Home away from home. Lots of recreational things to do. Hiking, fishing, boating, etc. Lots of good restaurants too.
Joseph B., from 21-Apr-2021
"Good Stay!"
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4.0 / 5
Good food and location!
Ashley M., from 07-Sep-2017
"Great City"
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4.0 / 5
Great place to visit.
Jerry D M., from 07-May-2017
The average traveler rating of the city of Christiansburg, VA shown above is
4.4 out of 5 based on 22 reviews