Did you realize Montgomery County is home to two of the largest towns in Virginia, Blacksburg and Christiansburg? The Crooked Road; Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail is dotted with music venues along the route, all the way to Montgomery County. A farmBeliveau Farm Winery is just 9 miles from downtown Blacksburg, and it’s here you’ll taste award-winning wines and gluten-free beer. The Jefferson National Forest sits a few miles outside of downtown Blacksburg. And once you’re done with nature for the day, mosey on over to downtown Blacksburg, where you can find a plethora of boutiques and eateries.

), we have a tip: Hop on I-81 and head over to Montgomery County, Virginia. There’s one thing in particular that sets these breweries apart from the rest of the pack: A good handful incorporate farm-fresh initiatives. Rising SiloRising Silo is a farm brewery -- and just like the name implies, it’s located on a fully operational farm called Glade Road Growing. En route to the outskirts of Montgomery County, you’ll take in some winding and beautiful roads. Follow @GoToMontVA on social media and www.GoToMontVA.com for travel inspiration and information on visiting Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Montgomery County.