Visiting T/TAC
We welcome visitors to browse and check out materials from our library anytime between 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday. If you would like to explore assistive technology/augmentative communication devices, please schedule an appointment.
Directions
- Traveling from Interstate 81:
Take exit 118 B.
Take 460 West Bypass toward Blacksburg.
Travel for several miles to the Blacksburg/Smart Rd. exit (exit 5AB).
Take exit 5B toward South Main St.
At the 9th traffic light, take a left onto Washington St.
Take the next right onto Draper Rd. and then a right into the Kent Square parking garage.
We are on the third floor, Suite 326. Take a right off of the elevator to the end of the hall.
- Traveling from the west on 460 East:
Take the Blacksburg Business 460 exit, exit 5B.
Take a left at the light onto South Main St. and follow directions above.
Parking
The T/TAC at Virginia Tech is housed in Kent Square, which has an attached parking garage. If you would like to visit our facility and park in the garage, the following parking rates apply:
Credit cards only are accepted.
Monday–Friday
Duration |
Rates |
The first 14 min |
Free |
From 15 min to 1 hr |
$2.00 |
From 1 hr 1 min to 1 hr 30 min |
$3.00 |
From 1 hr 31 min to 2 hrs |
$4.00 |
From 2 hrs 1 min to 2 hr 30 min |
$5.00 |
From 2 hrs 31 min to 3 hrs |
$6.00 |
From 3 hrs to 3 hrs 30 min |
$7.00 |
From 3hrs 31 min to 4 hrs |
$8.00 |
From 4 hrs to 10 hrs |
$10.00 |
Over 10 hours |
$25.00 |
Lost Ticket Charge |
$25.00 |
You may also park in a 1 hour metered spot on the street near Kent Square.
For individuals seeking accessible parking, the Town of Blacksburg allows for up to 4 hours of free parking for vehicles with an accessible parking pass in their on-street parking spaces located on Draper Road. Kent Square's attached parking garage also provides accessible parking spaces at the rates listed above.
Lodging
Holiday Inn Express 1020 Plantation Road Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
Phone: (540) 552-5636 Website: Holiday Inn Express |
Courtyard Marriott Blacksburg 105 Southpark Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
Phone: (540) 552-5222 Website: Courtyard Marriott |
Hilton Garden Inn 900 Plantation Road Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
Phone: (540) 552-5005 Website: Hilton Garden Inn |
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center 901 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
Phone: (540) 231-8000 Website: The Inn at Virginia Tech |
Main Street Inn 205 S. Main Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
Phone: (540)-552-6246 Website: Hotel Blacksburg |
Comfort Inn 3705 S. Main Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
Phone: (540) 951-1500 Website: Comfort Inn |
Hyatt Place Blacksburg/University 650 University City Blvd Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
Phone: 540-552-7500 Website: Hyatt Place |
Residence Inn Blacksburg-University 850 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
Phone: 540-750-4400 Website: Residence Inn |
If you are traveling on state business, inquire about the availability of government lodging rates when you make your reservation.