Nicknamed the “New River City,” the picturesque city of Radford is bordered on three sides by the New River. With 14 parks and access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the beauty of nature is easily obtainable in this small Virginia town. But Radford is known for more than its outdoor splendor: home of Radford University, several sites on the National Register of Historic Places, and numerous area festivals, Radford is ideal for apartment renting in an active community.
Opportunities are available with top employers like Alliant Techsystems, Celanese, Hollingsworth and Vose Company, Volvo/Mack, and Pulaski Furniture Corporation. Several colleges and universities also provide jobs for those in the Radford area, including Radford University, New River Community College, and Virginia Tech.
Recreational opportunities are unlimited in Radford. With two area parks offering access to the New River, you can enjoy kayaking, boating, canoeing, and fishing on the water. Camping and hiking is available at the 4,500-acre Claytor Lake State Park, an area in which you’re sure to see a variety of wildlife common to the Virginia area.
While renting an apartment in Radford, you’ll be able to learn about Virginia’s rich history at several historic sites. Including parts of Virginia’s Civil War Trail, Radford is famous for hosting the Battle of New River Bridge. Radford is also known for being the home of Mary Draper Ingles, who was captured by a tribe of Shawnee warriors during the 1700s. Her journals are still read by many school children today, and there is a monument in her honor located in Radford. Other areas of interest in Radford include the Glencoe Museum and the D.C. Wysor Observatory.
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