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We here at the Smith's Landing apartment community in Blacksburg, VA strive to bring you the best apartment living experience possible. We want all of our residents to feel right at home in our community and like they are a part of something great. Our efforts were noticed and rewarded recently with a victory in The Burgs' Best of New River Valley 2012 competition.... [Read more...]

If you are looking for things to do in Blacksburg, VA, and the college football season is in hiatus, then you might want to check out Market Square Jam. This is a weekly session that occurs every Tuesday evening, so you always have things to do in Blacksburg, VA. The musicians are always changing, so you don't hear the same thing twice. This is excellent... [Read more...]

If you are looking to get around Blacksburg, but you don't want to drive your own vehicle, it is often cheaper to take the public transportation on the Blacksburg Transit Line. There are many different forms of public transportation in the area, so whether you are traveling a long distance, or only a short ways, you are able to always fine some sort of... [Read more...]

You never know what treasures might be hiding in the antique stores near Blacksburg, VA apartments.  Blacksburg, a fascinating mix of rich history and new cutting edge technology, can be the perfect place to go treasure hunting.  Try some of these Blacksburg area antique stores to start your search.Heirloom Originals - Located at 609 North Main Street,... [Read more...]

If bike riding is your passion, or you simply enjoy riding your bike with the sun on your face, there are different apartment living tips for Blacksburg, VA residents when it comes to properly maintaining your bicycle. There are so many different ways for your bike to break down, but with just a few easy maintenance tips, you can make sure the bike stays... [Read more...]

Over 42,620 people reside in Blacksburg. That is roughly 20,000 families who share a beautiful community and build their lives within the same area. Local businesses are the key to establishing a sense of support within such a large community like Blacksburg. 42,620 reasons to strengthen your connection to your city. If we're being honest, life isn't... [Read more...]

Easy ways to help the planet. Documentaries, newspapers, and magazines are printing stories about climate change and the impact of wasteful consumption. Whether you believe the science, or find it to be questionable, everyone can benefit from having to deal with less "stuff" in their lives. Imagine how neat and clean your apartment can be by remembering... [Read more...]

Food, wine and art are the focus of the fourth annual Blacksburg Cork and Fork Festival taking place at the First and Main Shopping District on April 28, 2012. This family-friendly event brings together some of the top chefs, winemakers and artists in the state of Virginia. Entertaining performances are also part of the day's agenda with belly dancing,... [Read more...]

If you want to go outside and have a little fun tossing a Frisbee around, then you need a local green space to do so. Load up the kids or call a friend, pack a snack and some drinks and bring a Frisbee, a football, baseball, or whatever else you enjoy tossing around for an afternoon outdoors. Thankfully, there are several different locations you can... [Read more...]

Blacksburg Virginia has a vibrant retail community of over 200 shops and restaurants. You  will enjoy the shopping and dining near our luxury apartments in Blacksburg, VA here at Smith's Landing. With the wide sidewalks, you can walk at your own pace while shopping downtown. There is a large parking garage in Kent Square for convenience. Blacksburg... [Read more...]

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