Blackstone (Virginia) is a small town in Central Virginia, the largest in Nottoway County.
Understand
[edit]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
[edit]By car
[edit]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.
By bus
[edit]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
[edit]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.
See
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[edit]Eat
[edit]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.
- Acapulco Mexican Grill, 209 S Main Street, ☏ +1 434 292 3746.
- Nelson's Mexican Restaurant, 130 N Main St, ☏ +1 434 298 0776.
- Brother's Pizza, 301 N Main Street, ☏ +1 434 292 7249. Su - Th 11AM-9PM, F - Sa 11AM-10PM.
- Louie's Pizza, 1009 S Main St, ☏ +1 434 298 0771.
- Hong Kong, 1507 S Main Street (in the Food Lion shopping center), ☏ +1 434 292 4412. Chinese restaurant. Only accepts cash.
- Farmer's Restaurant (Farmer's Cafe), 213 S Main St, ☏ +1 434 292 3236.
- Mitchell's Restaurant, 403 N Main St, ☏ +1 434 292 4100. Restaurant and bar with American offerings.
Drink
[edit]- The Brew House, 116 S Main St, ☏ +1 434 298 0035. Bar and restaurant specializing in burgers.