Visiting VA Tech and Clemson - things to do in between?

OctoberKate
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:10:42 +0000

Good morning all! My son and I have planned out his spring break to be college tour drive-a-palooza. We’ve got reservations everywhere and, because of scheduling, are finding we have a weekend in the middle with no tour. We’ll be touring VA Tech on a Friday afternoon, and Clemson on a Monday morning (with planned check-in to a hotel near to Clemson Sunday so we aren’t stressed Monday AM).

On one hand, it’s a long drive, so I’m glad to have some free time. On the other, what am I going to do with that time?

Does anyone have suggestions for things to do in/near Blacksburg Friday evening/Saturday morning before we leave or things to do on the way from Blacksburg to Clemson? Or a place to stop and stay Saturday night on the way?

My kid likes just about anything - history, nature, exploring small towns, you name it. I just want something fun and not stressful. For example, with my older son we had to drive across NY State and we randomly chose the town where the corning glass factory is located, it was a fun little downtown area to walk around and explore in the afternoon/evening, then the next morning we toured the Corning glass museum and got to blow glass (and make some Christmas tree ornaments that are still fun memories to this day). It was a nice little break.

I’d appreciate any thoughts - we’ve got two days to fill and the drive-time will take some, but I also want to make this a fun part of our trip.

Thank you!