Radford is located in the New River Valley in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. With a population of less than 20,000 covering 9.5 square miles, and home to Radford University, it is a small, college town.
It is a wonderful place for those who love the outdoors, with abundant opportunities for kayaking, fishing and tubing on the New River; and hiking or bicycling on one of the region's dozens of nature trails.
With the Mackler Historic Tour, history buffs can enjoy a driving tour of the area to see the many historic locations that tell the story of this town.
Radford is located in the New River Valley in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. With a population of less than 20,000 covering 9.5 square miles, and home to Radford University, it is a small, college town.