NRV Destinations and Businesses Win Best of Virginia 2024 Awards

New River Valley, VA – Virginia Living magazine recently recognized sixty-nine destinations and businesses in the New River Valley with Best of Virginia 2024 awards for Southwest Virginia. This annual contest invites the magazine’s readers to vote for the top destinations and businesses across the five regions of Virginia. The impressive number of winners from the New River Valley highlights how the NRV is a natural fit for anyone looking to live like a local.

The Best of Virginia 2024 award winners from Virginia’s New River Valley are listed below in their respective categories.

BEST FOOD & DRINK

Best Barbecue Restaurant – Bluegrass BBQ, Pembroke
Best Breakfast/Bruch Restaurant – Palisades, Eggleston
Best Burger Joint – Dude’s Drive In, Christiansburg
Best Coffee shop or Roaster – Sugar and Flour, Pearisburg
Best Fine Dining – The Palisades Restaurant, Eggleston
Best Food Truck – Cabo Fish Taco, multiple Locations
Best Ice Cream Shop – Scoops Arcade, Pembroke
Best Indian Restaurant – Indian Garden Restaurant, Blacksburg
Best Italian Restaurant – Sal’s Italian Restaurant, Radford
Best Mexican Restaurant – LaBarranca Mexican Grill, Pearisburg
Best Outdoor Dining – The Farmhouse, Christiansburg
Best Pizzeria – Sal’s Italian Restaurant, Radford
Best Sandwich Shop – Macado’s, multiple locations
Best Steakhouse – The Farmhouse, Christiansburg
Best Vegan, Vegetarian or Gluten Free – Gillies, Blacksburg
Best Chocolatier – Sugar Magnolia, Blacksburg
Best Community Supported Agriculture – Glade Road Growing, Blacksburg
Best Farmers Market – Blacksburg Farmers Market, Blacksburg
Best Specialty Gourmet Food Shop – The Bread Basket, Floyd
Best Wine Shop – Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
Best Brewery – Eastern Divide Brewing Company, Blacksburg
Best Cocktails – Lush Lounge, Floyd
Best Distillery – Salty Stash Distillery, Dublin
Best Winery – Iron Heart Winery, Allisonia

BEST LIVING AND RECREATION

Best Annual Charity Event – Cancer, Kids, and Christmas, Narrows
Best Art Event – Steppin’ Out, Blacksburg
Best Art Gallery – Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
Best Entertainment Center for Adults – McClain’s at First and Main, Blacksburg
Best Festival – Steppin’ Out, Blacksburg
Best Love Sign – LOVEwork in Pearisburg, Pearisburg
Best Movie Theater – The Lyric, Blacksburg
Best Music Venue – The Floyd Country Store, Floyd
Best Special Event Venue – Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
Best Dog Groomer – M & J Pet Grooming, Pearisburg
Best Veterinary Hospital – Town and Country Veterinary Clinic, Christiansburg
Best K-12 Independent School – Blacksburg New School, Blacksburg
Best Bed & Breakfast – Lily Valley Inn, Pearisburg
Best Historic Site – Mabry Mill, Blue Ridge Parkway
Best Resort – Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
Best State Park – Claytor Lake State Park, Dublin
Best Tourist Attraction – Blue Ridge Parkway
Best Golf Course – Castle Rock Golf Course and Recreation, Pembroke

BEST SERVICES:

Best Counseling or Therapy Practice – New River Valley Community Services, multiple locations
Best Dental Practice – Radford Family Dental, Radford
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice – NRV Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Blacksburg, and Radford
Best Pediatric Practice – New River Valley Pediatrics, multiple locations
Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice – New River Dermatology, Blacksburg
Best Dermatology Practice – New River Dermatology, multiple locations
Best Hair Salon – The Hair Loft, Radford
Best Spa – Allure Spa and Skin Health Boutique, Blacksburg
Best Greenhouse and Nursery – Crow’s Nest Greenhouses, Blacksburg
Best Kitchen and Bath Design Firm – Dublin Home Store, Dublin
Best Landscape Design – Back to Nature Landscaping & Construction, Blacksburg
Best Retirement Community – Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg
Best Accounting Firm – Darryl Gillespie P.C, CPA Christiansburg
Best Auction Company – Linkous Auctioneers, Blacksburg
Best Bank – Truist, multiple locations
Best Car Dealer – Shelor Motor Mile, Christiansburg
Best Financial Planning Firm – Plott & French Financial Advisors, Radford
Best Funeral Home – Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke
Best Law Firm – Patrick K. Moore, Blacksburg and Radford

BEST SHOPPING

Best Bookstore – Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg
Best Consignment Shop – Treasure Trove Thrift Store, Christiansburg
Best Fine Jewelry Store – P.R. Sturgill Fine Jewely, Radford
Best Florist Shop – Northside Flower Shop. Radford
Best Flower Farm – Stonecrop Farmers, Newport
Best Men’s Clothing – Tractor Supply, Pearisburg
Best Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitter – Tangent Outfitters, Pembroke
Best Women’s Clothing Store – Fringe Benefit, Blacksburg

In addition to these winners, eighty-three destinations and businesses from the NRV were recognized with second or third place awards. Read more about Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia 2024 awards here.Learn more about the lifestyle amenities available in Virginia’s New River Valley here.

###Virginia’s New River Valley: Virginia’s New River Valley is an eclectic mix of interconnected small towns that each offer their own unique vibe and appeal. The region provides an abundance of cultural and social offerings due to the presence of three world-class universities, while retaining the charm and benefits of small town living. The NRV is home to a diverse and innovative business community with companies that range from high-tech startups to foreign-based corporations to specialty agribusiness. These organizations benefit from the collaborative spirit of our region and a loyal, highly-skilled, and educated workforce. The scenic beauty of the region also fosters a deep connection to nature, which is deepened by access to outdoor recreation and the preservation of our natural environment. It’s clear why Virginia’s New River Valley is “A Natural Fit.”

Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.