Blacksburg, Virginia · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Blacksburg
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Our top picks are Blacksburg Books, The Little Bookworm and Sugar Magnolia.
Here are nine locally owned or independent shops and bookstores with physical locations in Blacksburg, Virginia. The addresses and descriptions below are confirmed by each business’s own site or the local tourism organization.
401 S. Main St., Suite 106, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Blacksburg Books is a downtown bookstore carrying new and used books, locally made drinks, snacks, and crafts. Its selection includes an “Appalachian Appreciation” area, and the shop describes itself as a community space for browsing and meeting.
Best for: new and used books
401 S. Main St., Suite 103, Blacksburg, VA 24060
The Little Bookworm is a children’s bookstore. Its site describes it as a place to explore stories.
Best for: children’s books
102 N. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060
Sugar Magnolia is a gift shop and sweets store in downtown Blacksburg. Its offerings include greeting cards, stationery, paper goods, jewelry, collegiate gifts, ice cream, gourmet chocolates, popcorn, and packaged candies.
Best for: gifts and sweets
115 N. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060
Matrix Gallery Fine Crafts sells work by American craftspeople. Its collections include handmade jewelry and locally made woodwork, and the local tourism listing describes its offerings as including pottery and glass.
Best for: American crafts and handmade jewelry
207 N. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060
Campus Emporium is an independent, locally owned store selling Virginia Tech merchandise. The business describes its inventory as apparel and hard goods.
Best for: Virginia Tech gifts
105 N. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060-3946
Fringe Benefit is a women’s clothing store in Blacksburg. Its site describes it as a local women’s clothing destination and says it was founded in 1972.
Best for: women’s clothing
208 N. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060
310 Rosemont is a clothing boutique offering men’s and women’s apparel. Its Blacksburg location is at 208 North Main Street.
Best for: men’s and women’s clothing
876 Prices Fork Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24060
Apricot Lane Boutique is a locally owned and operated women’s clothing store. Its site identifies the Blacksburg shop and lists apparel and accessories among its merchandise.
Best for: women’s clothing and accessories
712 N. Main St., Suite 101, Blacksburg, VA 24060
D’Rose is a local Blacksburg florist that also offers gift ideas. The business says it carries fresh flowers and creative gifts suited to different styles and budgets.
Best for: flowers and gifts