The Town of Blacksburg strives to foster the growth of arts and culture in the community. To that end, the 
Town requested and received from the Virginia General Assembly the authority to create an arts and cultural district. When this district is established, it will permit the Town to provide incentives for arts-related organizations and businesses in the district.
Existing venues such as the Lyric Theater, the Armory Art Gallery, and many arts-related businesses in downtown Blacksburg provide a strong foundation for this growth.
Additionally, the Town is collaborating with Virginia Tech's Arts Initiative, including several projects located at the interface between the university and the downtown area.
There are also many cultural sites within and around the Town that reveal the rich history of this area. Sites within Blacksburg include the original layout of the Town’s “Sixteen Squares”, Historic Smithfield Plantation, The Huckleberry Trail, Solitude, and the Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech.
Within the region, there are many other sites of interest to be explored. The Town of Blacksburg was a founding member of the New River Heritage Coalition, a collaborative effort among cultural sites from the region.
Our history is diverse and far-reaching, and that history has made Blacksburg A Special Place.