ATTRACTIONS Authentic, family-friendly attractions offer unique experiences against the backdrop of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. For the latest information, visit www.VisitWytheville.com . Big Walker Mountain National Forest Scenic Byway is a 16-mile byway showcasing beautiful 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. Experience the region’s rich history with tours of the area’s many museums. See the Historical Attractions section for more details. The excitement of racing awaits at the half-mile highbanked dirt oval tract known as Wythe Raceway. Saturday night races are held from April to October.
trampoline, party rooms, restaurant, and bar. Beagle Ridge Herb Farm is a 160-acre wooded retreat with over four miles of nature trails and numerous display gardens. The walk-through butterfly house, Flying Flowers, is home to 32 different butterfly varieties with native and nonnative plants. Lick Mountain Excursions takes you on mountainous rides with incredible views of a variety of terrain.
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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. Cobb Hill Alpacas is a small family farm dedicated to raising these unique animals. Visitors can interact with the alpacas and purchase a variety of alpaca products. 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.
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Don’t miss the latest production at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre. Presenting “All Musicals, All the Time”, this venue offers evening and matinee Crossroads Social House offers family entertainment performances, live music weekly in the Matterhorn including bowling, laser tag, arcade, billiards, darts, Restaurant. Beagle Ridge Herb Farm 276-621-4511 Display gardens and hiking trails to explore. Pick your own lavender in season. Herbal luncheons for group tours by appointment. 1934 Matney Flats Rd., Wytheville • BeagleRidge.org Flying Flowers at Beagle Ridge • FlyingFlowersVA.com
Southwest Virginia’s only walk through butterfly house. Thurs - Sun 10a-5p.
Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store 276-663-4016 8711 Stoney Fork Rd., Wytheville • ScenicBeauty-VA.com
Family owned, elevation 3,405. Free special events on weekends May - Oct on BW Country Store porch. 10a-5p Daily; Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day. Tower & Swinging Bridge Adults $8.00 / Children 4-12 $5.00
Cobb Hill Alpacas 276-780-1690 448 Turley Farm Rd, Wytheville • CobbHillAlpacas.com
Interact with alpacas as they graze. By Appointment Only, Special Open Barn on the 1st Saturday in November. Free Admission, Donations Appreciated
Crossroads Social House 276-335-2288 180 Dominion St., Wytheville • CossroadsSocialHouse.com
A family entertainment center, featuring bowling, lazer tag arena, party rooms, arcade, restaurant, bar, outdoor patio, billiards, darts & a trampoline jumping zone. Sun-Thur 1p-9p; Fri 1p-11p; Sat 11a-11p
Fort Chiswell Animal Park 276-637-6754 569 Red Hollow Rd, Fort Chiswell • FortChiswellAnimalPark.com
April to May & Labor Day-End of November, Fri-Sat-Sun 10a-5p; May 1 to Labor Day, Mon-Fri 10a-4p, Sat & Sun 10a-5p. Last Safari bus leaves one hour prior to closing. Adults $15.00 / Children 3-12 $12.00; 2 & Under Free
West Wind Farm Vineyard - Winery 276-699-2020 180 West Wind Dr., Ft Chiswell • www.WestWindWine.com
Winery Tours, Special Events, Receptions, Weddings, check website for additional info. Tastings and tours available. Large groups, call ahead. Mon-Sat 11a- 6p; Sun 1p - 6p
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre 276-223-0891 170 Malin Drive • WohlfahrtHaus.com
Virginia’s only All-Musical Dinner Theatre. Senior/Group/Student Rates Available. Special Matinees - Wed & Thur. Fri/Sat 6p; Sun 1p. $55.00 + Tax & Gratuity; Show Only - $40.00 + Tax & Gratuity.
Wythe Raceway 276-620-2015 164 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat • WytheRaceway.com
Spring & Summer, stock car and truck short dirt track racing since 1969. Check WytheRaceway.com for special events and admission. Gates Open 5p, Action at 8:00p; races held April - September. See Website/Race for Ticket Pricing
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