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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. Crossroads Social House offers family entertainment including bowling, laser tag, arcade, billiards, darts, 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. 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. Don’t miss the latest production at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre. Presenting “All Musicals, All the Time”, this venue offers evening and matinee performances, live music weekly in the Matterhorn Restaurant.

Beagle Ridge Herb Farm 276-621-4511

1934 Matney Flats Rd., Wytheville • BeagleRidge.org

Flying Flowers at Beagle Ridge • FlyingFlowersVA.com Display gardens and hiking trails to explore. Pick your own lavender in season. Herbal luncheons for group tours by appointment.

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

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. Observation Tower at Big Walker Lookout

Night Race at Wythe Raceway

Cobb Hill Alpacas

Cobb Hill Alpacas 276-780-1690

448 Turley Farm Rd, Wytheville • CobbHillAlpacas.com

Crossroads Social House 276-335-2288

180 Dominion St., Wytheville • CossroadsSocialHouse.com

Fort Chiswell Animal Park 276-637-6754

569 Red Hollow Rd, Fort Chiswell • FortChiswellAnimalPark.com

West Wind Farm Vineyard - Winery 276-699-2020

180 West Wind Dr., Ft Chiswell • www.WestWindWine.com

Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre 276-223-0891

170 Malin Drive • WohlfahrtHaus.com

Wythe Raceway 276-620-2015

164 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat • WytheRaceway.com Interact with alpacas as they graze. By Appointment Only, Special Open Barn on the 1st Saturday in November. Free Admission, Donations Appreciated

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 Oil & Vinegar Distilling Class at Beagle Ridge Herb Farm

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

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 Safari Bus at the Fort Chiswell Animal Park

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 Show at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre

Family Fun Entertainment Center

• Bowling • Lazer Tag • Arcade • Billiards • Darts • Trapoline Jump Zone • Party Rooms • Restaurant & Bar • Outdoor Patio & MORE!

276-335-2288 • Info@CrossroadsSocialHouse.com • www.CrossroadsSocialHouse.com 180 Dominion Street • Wytheville, VA 24382

Wohlfahrt Haus

Dinner Theatre

All Musicals, All The Time!

2022 SEASON

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES ~ Mar 4th - Apr 3rd 1970S REVUE ~ Apr 15th- May 29th THE SOUND OF MUSIC ~ Jun 10th - Jul 24th FOR GOD & COUNTRY~ Aug 12th - Sep 18th GREASE~ Sep 23rd- Oct 23rd WHDT CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR ~ Nov 4th- Dec 29th

Featuring

THE MATTERHORN RESTAURANT & BIERGARTEN

EVERY Saturday Night

Close to Restaurants, Area Attractions

Ap & Businesses!ril - September 1-800-HOLIDAY Mile Clay½ Super Speedway

• Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Free High-Speed Internet Access Wired & WiFi • Microwave • Refrigerator • 39” HDTV with 200 Channels by DirectTV • Free Local Calls • Guest Laundry • Indoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub • Business center • Fitness Center • 100% NON SMOKING • Oversized Suites • IHG Rewards

Only 10 Minutes from Wytheville

276-223-0891 or 888-950-3382 170 Malin Dr • Wytheville, VA • I-77 & I-81 Exit 73 www.wohlfahrthaus.com 165 Malin Drive • Wytheville • 276-335-2222 • Just off I-81/I-77 Exit 73 • HolidayInnExpress.com WytheRaceway.Com

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