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| Beagle Ridge Herb Farm Matney Flats Road Wytheville, VA 24382 276-621-4511, www.beagleridgeherbfarm.com May thru October, closed in August- Thursday - Sunday 10am-5pm Route 21 South 10 miles, left onto 690, left on Matney Flats Road Organic Herb farm and educational center. Miles of trails to explore.Nestled in a valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Beagle Ridge Herb Farm awaits you. Nature is the watchword at Beagle Ridge. Charge for classes only |
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| Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stoney Fork Rd; US 52 North Wytheville, VA 24382 276-663-4016, http://www.scenicbeauty-va.com/ ronkime@scenicbeauty-va.com Open All Year, Memorial Day thru Labor Day 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; Rest of the Year 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 81 N or S: take Exit 70 onto U.S. 52 North - travel 12 miles to Big Walker Lookout. I-77 S: take Exit 52 onto U.S. 52 South - travel 8 miles on the scenic byway to Big Walker Lookout. I-77 N: take Exit 47 onto State Route 717. Follow 717 for 4 miles then turn right on US-52. Follow US-52 for 4 miles to Big Walker. A tower that allows you to stand 3,525 feet over one of the most spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains and on a clear day five states. Adults $5.00/ Children 4-12 $3.50 |
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| Davis Valley Winery & Vineyard 1167 Davis Valley Road Rural Retreat, VA 24368 276-686-8855, www.dvwinery.com information@dvwinery.com Monday thru Saturdya 10am- 5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm I-81 Exit 54 Visit the winery and vineyards located in the enchanting mountains of beautiful Southwestern Virginia; Drop by the tasting room and sample wines on a 100 year-old, handcrafted oak bar; tour the winery and browse the gift shop or simply relax on the terrace and take in the beautiful mountain scenery |
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| Field of Flowers 310 Rome Rd Wytheville, VA 24382 276-637-0252, www.pleasanthillfarm.com dwight@pleasanthillfarm.com Open during flower blooming season: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9am to 6pm 4 miles South I-81/77 Exit 80 on US 52 Enjoy their 50 different flower beds with a variety of seasonal flowers, available for you to cut your own and take home in a mason jar. Fill a jar for $7.00 |
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| Fort Chiswell Animal Park 569 Red Hollow Rd Fort Chiswell, VA 24360 276-637-6754, www.fortchiswellanimalpark.com jt@fortchiswellanimalpark.com Before Memorial Day- After Labor Day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-6pm, Memorial Day thru Labor Day Open 7 days a week, Weekdays I-81/I-77 Exit 80 and turn away from Max Meadows onto 52 South. Follow approximately 2 1/2 miles, watch for Fort Chiswell High School on left, immediately past the high school turn Left on Red Hollow Road. The park is located about a mile down Red Hollow. Bring the family and come on down! Cindy the Cappuchin Monkey lives in the petting zoo, where you can pet and feed goats, African crowned cranes, Bennett's wallabies and parrots. Hop on the Safari Bus go on an outback adventure where you'll meet a camel named Humphrey whose best friend is a zebra named Bindy, water buffalo, wildebeest,fallow deer, llamas and emus. Adults $10.00/ Children 2-12 $8.00 Under 2 Free |
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| Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum 205 Tazewell St. Wytheville, VA 24382 276-223-3330, museums.wytheville.org museum@wytheville.org Monday- Friday 10am-4pm, 3rd Saturday 10am-5pm I-81, I-77 Exit 73 Learn about Doctor John Haller and others who provided early medical care to the people of what is now Wythe County. Our newest exhibit consists of a self-guided tour that features items belonging to Doctor John Haller, the first resident physician in town and first owner of the Rock House. Objects from other early medicinal practitioners of this area are also highlighted. Additional sections of the exhibit feature museum collections representing patent medicine, herbal healing, Wytheville as a resort town, the Haller Family, women’s roles, and domestic life. There is even an area for children to test their knowledge of medicine in Wythe County and experience grinding herbs in a mortar and pestle, just like a 1800s apothecary! Adults $4.00/ Children $2.00 |
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| Hiland Drive In Theatre 7164 Route 11 South Rural Retreat, VA 24368 276-686-5661, www.driveinmovie.com/va Movies start at dusk; May 1 thru Mid September I-77 Exit 60 Enjoy a blast from the past from one of the very first drive-in theatres in Virginia; variety of movies playing all summber long. |
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| Marquee Cinemas 187 Dominion St. Wytheville, VA 24382 276-228-9875, www.marqueecinemas.com Matinee, Early Bird and Evening Showings I-81 Exit 70 Movie theatre containing 8 screens, dolby digital sound, stadium seating, expanded concession items and hanicap accessible |
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| New River Trail State Park/ Shot Tower Foster Falls, VA 276-699-6778, www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/shottowr.shtml Monday- Sunday 8am-10pm I-77 exit 24 and go north on Route 52 for two miles. Overlooking the New River; built more than 150 years ago to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers; great biking and walking trails close by. Parking Fee only |
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| Rural Retreat Winery & Vineyards 201 North Church St. Rural Retreat, VA 24368 276-686-8300, www.ruralretreatwinery.com info@ruralretreatwinery.com info@ruralretreatwinery.com Monday thru Saturday 11am-6:30pm I-81 Exit 60 Featuring fine wines from their vineyard; a full service deli; gift shop offering local/regional artist work including water-color paintings, jewelry and pottery. "A casual wine tasting area allows visitors to try Dye’s Vineyards wines and choose their favorite. Come enjoy our wine by the glass in our sitting area, with your meal, or purchase a bottle to take home. A comfortable, casual dining and relaxing sitting area is kept cozy and warm with leather sofas and a gas log fireplace. The entire area is open and casual so visitors can relax and enjoy the slow pace and quaintness of Rural Retreat." |
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| The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum 145 East Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 (276)22E-DITH, (276)228-5985 www.edithbollingwilson.org edith_bolling_wilson@yahoo.com 11a-4p Wed-Sat or by Appt. Downtown Wytheville, Next to Skeeters First Lady of President Woodrow Wilson, Descendant of Pocahontas. The Bolling Home, located at East Main Stree, Wytheville, Virginia is the birthplace of one of the most influential, controversial, and politically significant women of the twentieth century, Edith Bolling Wilson. She was the second wife of the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. Edith Bolling Wilson has been referred to as "The Secret President" and "The First Woman President" because she was seen as assuming many governmental duties after President Wilson suffered a stroke in 1919. It is important to preserve her birthplace and heritage for future generations. |
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| Thomas J Boyd Museum 295 Tazewell St. Wytheville, VA 24382 276-223-3331, www.visitwytheville.com/boyd museum@wytheville.org Monday- Friday 10am-4pm, 3rd Saturday 10am-5pm I-81/ I-77 Exit 73 The museum is home to some of Wytheville's wonderful history including Civil War artifacts, Wytheville's first fire wagons, the lead mining industry, and the history of Afro-American education in Wythe County and much more. Military uniforms and other items from the Civil War and both World Wars demonstrate the involvement and patriotism of Wythe County citizens. The Museum's exhibit on Wythe County and the Civil War highlights the importance of the County's lead mines to the Confederacy and details the invasion of Wytheville by Federal troops in 1863. Located on the lower level of the Boyd Museum, The Discovery Corner is designed to provide hands-on learning activities for children in grades K-6. Adults $4.00/ Children $2.00 |
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| Virginia City & Gem Mine 7108 Stoney Fork Rd Wytheville, VA 24382 276-223-1873, 276-223-1222 www.vacity.com info@vacity.com April 14th - October 31st This attractions is only open to Group tours. Call to set up details for Your Tour Today! U.S. 52N. Step back to a time to the 1800's when frontier expansion was driven by the search for gold and silver; prospect for a wide variety of gemstones from around the world; enjoy musical entertainment provided some weekends. "VIRGINIA CITY is an 1880’s style frontier town located on the beautiful Big Walker Mountain National Forest Scenic Byway in southwest Virginia. Step back to a time when frontier expansion was driven by the search for gold and silver, and boomtowns like ours sprung up to trade with the miners. You and your family can prospect for a wide variety of gemstones from around the world at our gem mine, which has a covered sluice for your comfort. Our museum has a growing collection of incredible gems, minerals and fossils on display. While here you can also tour the town and see our authentic grist mill and saw mill, go for a nature walk, and have a picnic overlooking the Jefferson National Forest." Charge for sluice mining buckets |
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| West Wind Farm Vineyard- Winery 2228 Fort Chiswell Rd Max Meadows, VA 24360 276-699-2020, 276-699-2020 www.westwindwine.com info@westwindwine.com Open 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm From I-81: Take exit 80 Follow Hwy. 52 (Fort Chiswell Road) south for four miles. As you pass Archer Road, begin slowing down. The winery entrance is just ahead on your left. From I-77 Take exit 24 to US 52 North (Fort Chiswell Road) for approximately 5 Offers a beautiful and relaxing environment to taste great Virginia wine; learn about the wine making process from the owners; available for special events |
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| Wohlfart House Dinner Theatre 170 Malin Dr. Wytheville, VA 24382 276-223-0891, 888-950-3382, 276-223-0721 www.wohlfahrthaus.com whboxoffice@ntelos.net Call for show times I-81 / I-77 Exit 73 German style dinner theater offering Broadway-caliber musicals of all different types including music from classic to contemporary; also featuring huge production numbers with unforgettable dancing. "Our luxurious 200 seat dinner theatre promises our audiences the most unique theatre and dining experience around. While seated in comfortable-lounge style chairs, you will be served a four course meal prepared by our in-house chef. Then sit back and relax and let us entertain you with one of our Broadway caliber musical productions. We are Virginia's only ALL musical theater, ALL the time!" Dinner & Show $41.00/ Show only $28.00 |
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| Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum 6394 N Scenic Highway Bastian, VA 24314 276-688-3438, 276-688-2496 www.indianvillage.org indianvillage@naxs.net Spring & Fall- Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-5pm, Memorial Day thru Labor Day- Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm, Monda I-77 Exit 58 Step back nearly 800 years in time and visit the Wolf Creek Indian Village and Museum in Bastian, Virginia. Located within 2 minutes of Interstate 77, this educational experience is situated in the beautiful mountains of Southwest Virginia. The recreated village is near the site of an actual archeological excavation. The Village is a living museum with hands-on exploration for visitors. Interpretive guides lead you on an exploration of the living skills used by the Eastern Woodland Indians. The conventional museum displays artifacts from the actual site and other related objects. Beautiful nature trails through rhododendron thickets and ample picnic facilities make this a must stop for families and all those interested in the history of the Eastern Woodland Indians. Groups are welcome. Recreated village near an actual archaeological excavation; a living museum with hands-on exploration for visitors. Adults $10.00/ Children $6.00 |
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| Wythe Raceway 164 Race Track Road Rural Retreat, VA 24368 276-686-4261, www.wytheraceway.com fredbrown@wythenet.com schedule varies I-81 Exit 60 Dirt race track featuring some of the most exciting races and car shows.1/2 mile clay oval, turn 1 & 2 banked 22 degrees, 3 & 4 26 degrees, Straights 12 degrees. Elevation near 3,000 feet. Fans have a great view of the race track plus great sunsets over the mountains. Constructed in 1970 Fred Brown and B C Umberger. Conveniently located on I-81 at Exit 60, Rural Retreat, VA 10 minutes from junction of I-77 & I-81 at Wytheville. Adults $9.00/ Children 6-11 $2.00 |
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| Wytheville Community Recreation Center 333 Community Blvd. Wytheville, VA 24382 276-223-3378, www.wytheville.org Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm I-77 Exit 40 New facility offering a cardio and weight center, aquitics center, indoor climbing wall, indoor walking track, youth-teen center, aeorbics rooms, basketball court and meeting rooms. The Wytheville Community Center has a variety of areas that holds something for everyone whether you want to get fit in our 400 square feet Cardio and Weight Center, take a dip in one of the pools in the Aquatics Center that has a 6 lane 25 yard pool, water park play area with slide, therapy pool and hot tub, test your skills on the indoor climbing wall, hang out in the youth/teen center, shoot a game of hoops in one of our two full court basketball gyms, take a class in our aerobic studio, take a walk on our 1/8 mile walking track or just socialize in our adult/senior lounge. The Wytheville Community Center also has 3 multipurpose rooms for programs and are also available to rent. |
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