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mountain scenery in all four seasons. Stop at Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store and climb a 100-foot tower or shop for locally made arts and crafts. Every weekend from May-October, special artisan and music events are held. This byway travels through the Jefferson National Forest with many sites on the Virginia Birding Trail and Virginia’s Civil War Trails.
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Experience the region’s rich history with tours of the area’s many museums See the Historical Attractions section for more details. The adventure never ends in Wytheville and Wythe County. There’s an abundant selection of attractions with a variety of experiences for all ages. This is just a sampling, for the latest information, visit www.VisitWytheville.com. Big Walker Mountain National Forest Scenic Byway is a 16-mile byway showcasing beautiful
The excitement of racing awaits at the half-mile high-banked dirt oval tract known as Wythe Raceway. Saturday night races are held about every weekend from April to October. Beagle Ridge Herb Farm is a 160-acre wooded retreat with over four miles of nature trials and numerous display gardens. The walk-
through butterfly house, Flying Flowers, is home to 32 different butterfly varieties with native and non-native plants. Lick Mountain Excursions takes you on mountainous rides with incredible views of a variety of terrain. Fort Chiswell Animal Park is Virginia’s most interactive zoo and home to animals from six continents. Ride the Safari Bus, enjoy the Petting Zoo, and the Zoo Gift Shop. West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery offers tastings and tours in a beautiful hilltop setting. Special activities including wine dinners and music events occur year round. Rural Retreat Winery & Dye Vineyards offers a wide selection of wines as well as an area showcasing regional arts and crafts within two historic buildings. Don’t miss the latest production at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre. Presenting “All Musicals, All the Time”, this venue offers evening and matinee performances, and live music weekly in the Matterhorn Lounge.
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre
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Easy Access from I-81 and I-77 Open Year-Round
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276-699-2020 From I-81/I-77 take exit 80 to US-52 South 4 miles to West Wind Drive on the left
201 Church Street, Rural Retreat, VA I-81 Exit 60, 1.5 Miles on Hwy 90, Turn Right 276-686-8300 • www.ruralretreatwinery.com
180 West Wind Dr. • Max Meadows, Va. www.westwindwine.com
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Hank Williams: Lost Highway 1/12 – 3/5 Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story 3/9 – 4/30 Then Sings My Soul 5/4 – 7/2 Million Dollar Quartet 7/6 – 9/3 Ragtime 9/7 – 10/29 Christmas at Wohlfahrt Haus 11/2 – 12/31
276-223-0891 or 888-950-3382
170 Malin Dr • Wytheville, VA • I-77 & I-81 Exit 73 www.wohlfahrthaus.com
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