Blackstone, Virginia travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Blackstone (Virginia) is a small town in Central Virginia, the largest in Nottoway County.

7 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Richmond)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
RIC Richmond International Airport, Richmond — 48 mi away (major hub). Directions
LYH Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field, Lynchburg — 68 mi away. Directions

Blackstone is located off of Route US-460, with a business route running through the area. It can also be accessed via Route 46, which runs into North Carolina by way of Lawrenceville, and Route 40 which runs from Eastern Virginia, through Blackstone and on past Lunenburg County. VA-40 and VA/NC-46 provide access to and from multiple points in Southside Virginia and points beyond.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

Blackstone has several fast food offerings both downtown and by Walmart and Food Lion. There are also numerous independent restaurants with American, Mexican, Italian, and Chinese offerings.

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Understand

Blackstone was first settled before the revolutionary war, originally named "Blacks and Whites" for the two local tavern keepers. It was a railroad town in the 1800s, and maintained geographical relevance in the 20th century thanks to neighboring Ft. Barfoot.

Get in

By car

By bus

Blackstone is served by the Blackstone Area Bus System (BABS), which provides limited service to neighboring Crewe and Burkeville, and Dinwiddie County several days per week.

Get around

Driving is the best way to get around Blackstone, though the town is served by the Blackstone Area Bus System (BABS). Most of the town has sidewalks, with a dirt path running between uptown and the shopping centers in the south of the town.

Eat

Blackstone has several fast food offerings both downtown and by Walmart and Food Lion. There are also numerous independent restaurants with American, Mexican, Italian, and Chinese offerings.