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A few questions about an upcoming visit to campus with my daughter

My daughter was accepted to Tech a few weeks ago, and we're coming into town this weekend. I've been back a few times in the past few years, but spent most of those visits outside and inside Lane Stadium, and inside bars and restaurants around town. My knowledge of campus and surrounding areas is pretty dated. My daughter is very active and outdoorsy, so I want to be sure to show her that side of Tech. A few questions: Is War Memorial Gym now closed? Is the McComas Gym the only student rec facility? What about the Venture Out Center? Worth a visit? Any hikes that are close by and relatively short (because we won't have a ton of extra time) that show off the natural beauty of the area? Any natural rock climbing nearby? Looks like there's a bouldering wall at Venture Out but maybe that's it for indoor climbing on campus? TIA.
Posted: 02/19/2024 at 05:07 PM ET

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A few questions about an upcoming visit to campus with my daughter
North Main Hokie 02/19/24 05:07 PM ET
War Memorial has been closed for like 4 years...
DoYouLiftHokies 02/20/24 10:34 AM ET
It was closed pretty much all 4 years I was at Tech
Hokie in CT 02/20/24 06:15 PM ET
You may not have time on this visit, but the Appalachian Trail travels
HeisenBurg13 02/20/24 10:08 AM ET
Huckleberry trail is very nice. Pick it up at the Library in Blacksburg.**
UTPr0sim 02/19/24 09:24 PM ET
Gym in Christiansburg.
MEHOKIE 02/19/24 07:00 PM ET
Late night bong hits around Pandapas Pond.**
Stork 02/19/24 06:56 PM ET
Pandapas pond is close and you can walk - no climbs - as little or as much
`lag 02/19/24 06:55 PM ET
Second this one given time constraints**
All The Way 02/19/24 10:41 PM ET
McCoy falls, she will love that old river !**
astrohokie 02/19/24 05:35 PM ET
Cascades is an easy but great hike. **
MAGRIFF1 02/19/24 05:12 PM ET
Agry'd**
Hokebury 02/20/24 12:49 PM ET
Second this, and hit Bluegrass BBQ afterwards**
Hokerer 02/19/24 09:12 PM ET