2022-2023 Wytheville Visitor Guide by visitwytheville

VISITORS GUIDE WYTHEVILLE/WYTHE COUNTY

INDEX Downtown Wytheville �� 6-8 Shopping �� 10-11 Wineries & Brewpubs �� 12 Events & Music �� 12-13 Attractions �� 16 Historical Sites �� 18-19 Special Exhibits �� 20 Local Genealogical & Historical Sources ................ 20 Points of Interest�� 20 Coming Soon �� 21 Recreation �� 23-25 Crystal Springs Recreation Area ..................... 26-27 Claw of the Dragon �� 28-29 Rural Retreat Lake & Campground ..................... 30 Lodging �� 34-35 Cabins, B&B’s, Guest Houses ........................ 35-36 RV Parks, Campgrounds & Horse Camps ............... 37 Event Venues �� 38 Local Foods �� 39 Dining �� 40-43 Town of Wytheville Map �� 44-45 Wythe County Map �� 46-47

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Operated by the Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, a department of the Town of Wytheville. Open 9 AM - 5 PM Seven Days a Week. Wytheville, Virginia…There’s Only One You can search the world over and not find another town with the name of Wytheville. The name is just the beginning of the uniqueness of this beautiful Southwest Virginia town. Wytheville (pronounced WITH-vill) was given its current name in 1839 after being founded as Evansham in 1792. Named for the first signer of the Declaration of Independence for Virginia - George Wythe, it was selected as the county seat of Wythe County (1790). At the time, it was the junction of two great western roads, the Ingles Ferry and the Peppers Ferry trails. Today, two federal highways, Interstates

77 & 81, bring tens of thousands of travelers daily to experience this charming Southern town. This guide contains information regarding attractions, lodging and dining, history, entertainment, events, and outdoor recreation. For additional information, please contact the Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau directly. It is our goal to make your trip planning simple and your visit memorable. For the most current information, visit the Virtual Visitors Center on our website (www.VisitWytheville.com) or check out our social media channels-all are VisitWytheville.

975 Tazewell Street • Main Exit: I-81 Exit 70 • Also: I-81/77 Exit 73 & I-77 Exit 41 Toll-free: 877-347-8307 • General office: 276-223-3355 Fax: 276-223-3443 • CVB@Wytheville.org Acknowledgments Wytheville, Virginia Visitors Guide 2022 - 2023. ©Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Produced in cooperation with Wythe County, Virginia. May not be reproduced without written permission. This project is made possible through the cooperative efforts of the Town of Wytheville, Wythe County, and the advertisers displayed herein. We encourage you to visit these advertisers while in our area.

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Heritage and historic preservation are the cornerstones of Downtown Wytheville’s success. Wytheville’s Historic Walking Tour, a 66-page brochure, offers a glimpse into the town’s history through leisurely strolls in the historic district. Copies of the free guide are available at the Visitors Center, all Wytheville museums, and many businesses in the downtown. Through historic photography and interesting stories, you can learn about the people and places that have contributed to LE’S WYTHEVIL Wytheville’s heritage.

Historic Walking Tour

With a historic museum on almost every corner, the Thomas J. Boyd Museum, and the Haller-Gibboney Rock House are a great place to start your visit. Medicine, war battles, and a “Summer Without Children” are just a few of the topics covered in the exhibits.

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One of the most eyecatching sights on Main Street, the “Big Pencil” has been a landmark for over 60 years at the Wytheville Office Supply. Constructed in the 1950s, it is made of metal and is approximately 30 feet long. Local flavor restaurant Skeeters is located right next door to a famous birthplace. The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum shares the story of

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Get a different “taste” of the community at the two craft breweries located on opposite ends of the historic district. Honoring seven rescue dogs that are part of the owner’s family, 7 Dogs BrewPub is Wytheville’s first craft brewery and is housed in a historic structure built in the 1940’s across from the Wythe County Courthouse. A full calendar of live acoustic musicians and trivia fun accompanies the pub menu and award-winning roster of craft beers. Seven Sisters Brewery is also located in Wytheville’s only bed & breakfast is also located in a historic structure on Main Street and offers an the historic district. Ranked as the 8th best B&B in open-air atmosphere with music, family games and the country in TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers’ Choice food truck experience. The brewery’s name honors Awards, Trinkle Mansion Bed & Breakfast offers the Seven Sisters Mountain range on Little Walker luxurious accommodations with a three-course breakfast experience in a historic mansion that dates Mountain and the Pleiades star cluster. to 1912. Throughout downtown, you will find a variety of interesting shops showcasing art, collectibles,

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This walk also goes by the Historic Millwald Theatre which will soon return to being a center for cultural and educational activities and events.

There’s no shortage of creativity to enjoy. Three arts-related businesses give a glimpse into local talent. Formato Fine Arts is a women-led art gallery featuring exhibits of emerging and established local artists, exploring conceptual framework and bound-pushing ideology through mediums of painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and performance art. A center for all ages to connect with their creative spirit, Rose Cottage School of Art offers fine art and music lessons, camps, and paint nights, as well as hosting a variety of visiting artisans for workshops. Laurel Creek Pottery Gift Shop features handmade gifts by local artists and monthly workshops for all ages and abilities.

Across the street from Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park is the Wytheville Farmers Market. The remodeled historic building offers ample space for local farmers, food vendors, and artisans to offer their bounty year-round in an indoor and outdoor setting.

A couple of blocks from the downtown area, you will find two beautiful local parks. Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park offers shelters and picnic tables and is the home of the annual Chautauqua Festival in June. Withers Park was once a baseball field and now includes a walking track, playground and the Wall of Honor which includes the War Memorial, Wounded Warrior, Civic, and Sports Monuments. Bookended by the two parks, Wytheville’s Heritage Walk offers a brick path to connect the two areas and lead walkers on a stroll through the downtown.

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Just a few blocks from this area are seven structures believed to be the oldest original buildings in Wytheville. Although changes have been made, all or part of the houses existed prior to or during the 1830’s. Several served as boarding houses to accommodate visitors who chose to “summer” in Wytheville in those days. Restoration work began in 1976 and continues today. You can find several interesting shops including The Farmer’s Daughter and Batiks Etctera & Sew What Fabrics, Wilderness Road World Trading Co. and the historic restaurant, Log House 1776. The Farmer’s Daughter features a creative variety of gifts, jewelry, apparel, and home décor. Batiks Etctera & Sew What Fabrics is a colorful shop with a wide selection of fabrics, patterns, and sewing/quilting accessories. Wilderness Road World Trading Co, located adjacent to the Log House 1776, includes an eclectic assortment of unique gift items and art.

Edith Bolling Wilson Mural This mural located downtown honors the life of Wytheville native and United States First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson. The 100-foot mural, titled “From Wytheville to The White House,” features eight significant scenes drawing from events of Mrs. Wilson’s life, including her birth, Native American ancestry, life as First Lady, her last visit to Wytheville at the age of 88, and her death in 1961. It was created by artist, Andrew Williams.

The 1776 Log House Restaurant Tragedy On October 12th, 2021 the historic structure of this beloved restaurant caught fire. Thankfully, because of the quick and proper response of our local fire departments, the bulk of the building was saved. Rebuilding is underway with plans to reopen the Log House sometime in 2022. Stay tuned for more details about the reopening.

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SHOPPING DOWNTOWN I-81 Exit 70 or 73, I-77 EXIT 41 All Around Sports and Graphics 270 W. Main St., 276-228-5286 Mon-Fri 10a-5p; Sat 10a-1p Andy’s Toys 610 W. Lee Hwy., 276-613-6093; Tues-Sat 11a-7p Bargains & More 800 E. Main St., Suite 240, 276-620-2738 Mon-Tue-Thur-Fri 10a-5p; Sat 10a-2p Facebook.com - Bargains and More Batiks Etc. & Sew What Fabrics 460 E. Main St., 276-228-6400 Mon-Sat 10a-5:30p, www.Batiks.com Chaotic Makings 1007 N. 4th St., 276-620-0513; Hours Vary

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Laurel Creek Pottery 420 East Main St., 276-240-0442 M-W 11a-6p; F-Sat 11a-6p; LaurelCreekPottery.com Oracle Books 275A W. Main St., 276-620-6785; Wed-Sat 10a-5:30p Peddler’s Post Indoor Flea Market 700 W. Spiller St., 276-637-3352 P.R. Sturgill Fine Jewelry 115 E. Main St., 276-335-2131 Mon-Sat 10a-6p; PRSturgills.com

Farmers Daughter Boutique 450 E. Main St., 276-228-8949 Mon-Sat 10a - 5:30p; TheFarmersDaughterVA.com Formato Fine Arts 100 W. Main St., 276-920-4004 Mon-Thurs 11a-7p; Fri-Sat 12p-7p Glitz ‘N Glam Boutique 190 W. Main St., 276-335-2088 Mon, Tue & Thurs 10a-5:30p; Fri 10a-4p; Sat 10a-2p JoJo’s Attic 230 W. Main St., 276-227-0440; Mon-Sat 10a-7p

Vicki Lynn’s Place 290 W. Main St., 227-0041; Tue-Fri 11a-6p; Sat 10a-2p Wilderness Road World Trading Co. 526 E. Main St., 276-223-1198, Mon-Sat 11a-10p

SHOPPING ON TAZEWELL STREET Donna Sheffler’s Hand Painted Designs 175A Tazewell St., 540-330-6937 Tues-Sat, Hours Vary Petals of Wytheville 160 Tazewell St., 276-227-0031 Mon-Fri 9a-6p; Sat 10a-2p; PetalsofWytheville.com

The Gift Nook at Edith Bolling Wilson Museum 145 E. Main St., 276-223-3484

The Museum Gift Shop 295 Tazewell Street, 276-223-3372; Wed-Fri 10a-4p

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Country Formals 207 E. Main St., 276-733-0766 Mon-Tues, By Appt; Thurs-Fri 12p-6p; Sat 10a-4p

Dutch Boy Furniture 345 E. Main St., 276-228-2761 Mon-Wed-Fri 10a-5p; Closed Tues Saturday 10a-4p; DutchboyFurniture.com

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Provisions at the Bolling Wilson Hotel 170 E. Main St., 276-223-2333

Chrissy’s Primitives, LLC 200 W. Main St., 276-228-0089 Tues-Fri 11a-5p; Sat 10a-5p

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Old Fort Western Store 2028 E. Lee Hwy. #B, 276-223-1118 Mon-Sat, 10a-6p; Sun 1a-5p wwwOldFortWesternStore.com

Wythe Shopping Plaza 800 E. Main St., I-81/I-77, Exit 73 Wytheville Commons Shopping Center 345 Commonwealth Drive, I-81, Exit 70

RT. 52 NORTH I-81, EXIT 70, I-77, EXIT 47 OR 52 BW Country Store 8711 Stoney Fork Rd., 276-663-4016; Open Daily, Memorial - Labor Day 10a-6p; Labor Day to Oct 31 Sat-Sun 10a-6p, Mon-Fri 10a-5p; May 1 - Memorial Day Sat-Sun 10a-6p, Mon-Fri 10a-5p; Nov 1 - Apr 30 10a-5p. ScenicBeauty-VA.com

RURAL RETREAT I-81 EXIT 60 Dutch Pantry & Crossroads Creamery 6891 W. Lee Hwy., 276-686-2042 Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 9a-6p; Wed & Sat 9a-5p Raiche Pet Supplies Plus 6839-A W. Lee Hwy, 276-686-8599, Mon-Sat 10a-6p

NEAR FORT CHISWELL I-81/77 EXIT 77 OR 80 Antique Station 1998 E. Lee Hwy, 276-228-6030 Mon-Sat 9a-6p; Sun 10a-6p Cobb Hill Alpacas 448 Turley Farm Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382 276-780-1690, CobbHillAlpacas.com, by appointment

276-699-2020 • 180 West Wind Drive, Max Meadows, VA www.WestWindWine.com Wine Tasting • Unique Gifts • Special Events Easy Access from I-81 and I-77 • Open Year-Round • Hours: 11-6 Mon-Sat • 1-6 Sunday

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Honoring seven rescue dogs that are part of the owner’s family, 7 Dogs BrewPub is housed in a structure built in the 1940’s in the historic district. 7 Dogs offers a pub menu with their award-winning craft beers and a full calendar of live acoustic musicians and trivia fun. A few blocks away, Seven Sisters Brewery offers an open-air atmosphere with music, family games and food truck experiences. The brewery’s name honors the Seven Sisters Mountain range on Little Walker Mountain and the Pleiades star cluster. Located on a fourth-generation homestead, West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery offers small-batch, family-crafted, award-winning wine in a beautiful hilltop setting. Special events are held throughout the year. The tasting room and gift shop features unique wine accessories and gourmet offerings as well as an exceptional variety of gifts and home decor.

EVENTS & MUSIC LIVE MUSIC 7 Dogs Brewpub Events Every Night • Live Music, Open Mic, Trivia Mon-Thurs 11a-9p; Fri & Sat 11a-11p; Sun 12p-9p 360 W. Spring Street; Wytheville 276-228-0994 • www.7DogsBrewpubVA.com Big Walker Lookout Mountain Top Music Bluegrass, Old Time and Gospel Saturdays and Sundays, May-October, 2p-4p 8711 Stoney Fork Road; Wytheville 276-663-4016 • www.ScenicBeauty-VA.com Seven Sisters Brewery Events Daily • Live Music, Games, Trivia Tues-Fri 4p-9p; Sat 12p-10p; Sun 12p-7p; Sun Closed 355 E. Main Street; Wytheville 276-227-0999 • www.SevenSistersBreweryVA.com

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WCC Bluegrass & Old Time Jamboree Live Music Every 3rd Saturday 7pm; No Show in June, Nov & Dec Wytheville Community College 1000 E. Main Street; Wytheville Grayson Hall • Snyder Auditorium 276-223-4700 • www.WCC.VCCS.edu Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre New Musical Production Every 8 Weeks Broadway Style Productions & Four-Course Meal Thurs 12p Dinner/1:30p Show; Fri-Sat 6p Dinner/7:30p Show; Sun 1p Dinner/2:30p Show 276-223-0891 • 888-950-3382 www.WohlfahrtHaus.com

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ONGOING EVENTS Appalachian Regional Expo Center Multipurpose Event Venue Livestock/Equestrian, Concerts, Auto/Moto Cross, Tradeshows, Sporting Events & More 290 Ready Mix Road, Wytheville 276-335-2739 • www.AppalachianExpo.org

Haunted Graham Mansion Haunted Mansion & Grounds Weekends in October 2115 Major Grahams Road, Max Meadows 276-233-5470 • www.HauntedGrahamMansion.com

Vendo l Rose Cottage School of Art r at Wytheville Wine Festiva Workshop-Based School • Art, Music, Pottery 570 E. Spring Street, Wytheville Wytheville Wine Festival 276-620-0303 • www.RoseCottageSchool.Weebly.com Tastings, Music, Food Venders August 13th, 2022 Saturday Matinee Heroes WCC Galax Hall Withers Park; 300 N 4th Street, Wytheville Movies Sat 10a-4p (No Matinees on the Last Sat of Nov/Dec) www.WythevilleWineFestival.com 276-228-3212 • www.wcc.vccs.edu

EVENTS After Hours Concert Series Outdoor Live Music, Food, Beer First Friday of Jun & Aug Withers Park • 300 N. 4th Street, Wytheville 276-223-3378 • www.Wytheville.org/Recreation Brews & Bands Tastings, Live Music, Food Venders May 28th, 2022 Withers Park • 300 N 4th Street, Wytheville 276-228-6855 • www.Wythe-Arts.org

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Chautauqua Festival in the Park Programs, Food, Arts, Music 3rd Week of June Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park 250 S. 4th Street • Wytheville 276-228-6855 • Wythe-Arts.org July 4th Celebration Kids Parade, Music, Food, Beer, Car Show, Fireworks Main Street, Wytheville • July 4th, 2022 276-223-3343 • www.DowntownWytheville.org

Fall on the Farm at Richdale Farm Apple Cannon, Pumpkin Picking, Maze October; Fri 3p-6p, Sat 12p-6p, Sun 1p-6p Admission $5, 3 and under free 396 Richdale Road, Wytheville 276-228-3586 • www.RichdaleFarm.com

New River Shot Tower Flea Market Food, Arts & Crafts, Vendors, Flea Market 2nd Weekend of July 4424 Fort Chiswell Road, Austinville Lions Club Carnival Rides, Games, Food 3rd Week in July Wytheville Community College 1000 E. Main Street, Wytheville

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Annual Dr. Pepper Rural Retreat Heritage Day Food, Music, Crafts, Entertainment Last Friday & Saturday of July 112 Catron Street, Rural Retreat 276-686-4221 • www.TownofRuralRetreat.com 100 Mile Road Market Take a Break From the Interstate Last Full Weekend in July Wytheville, VA to Harmony, NC www.TakeABreakFromTheInterstate.org Max Meadows Heritage Day Kid Activities, Entertainment, Food, Crafts 3rd Saturday of September 148 Max Meadows Road, Max Meadows New River Trail Challenge & Family Fest Triathlon, Food, Music, Kid Activities, Crafts 3rd Saturday of September New River Trail State Park 176 Orphanage Road, Max Meadows www.DCR.Virginia.gov/State-Parks/New-River-Trail

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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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HISTORICAL SITES Throughout Wytheville and Wythe County, a variety of significant historic properties still stand offering a glimpse into the past. Overlooking the New River, the Historic Shot Tower was completed in 1807 to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers. Lead from the nearby Austinville Mines was melted in a kettle atop the 75-foot tower and poured through a sieve, falling through the tower and an additional 75-foot shaft beneath the tower into a kettle of water. A nearby monument honors native son Stephen F. Austin who would later be known as the “Father of Texas”. Seasonally open, The Mansion at Fort Chiswell was built in 1839-40 by brothers Stephen McGavock and James Cloyd McGavock. Over 300,000 sand bricks were commissioned for the impressive structure which now sits within view of Interstates 77 & 81. Five locations on the Virginia Civil War Trails mark the route of Toland’s Raid and offer a beautiful scenic drive between locations. Built in the 1860s by the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, the Rural Retreat Depot is now used as a museum and event venue, including being the home of the town’s farmers market. In neighboring Bland County, Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum has meticulously reconstructed wigwams to match the layout of an excavation dating to 1215 A.D. Guides demonstrate living skills through the use of handmade replicas of tools and containers, hides, and various crafts.

1870 Octagon Mansion History Museum

585 W. Main Street • Wytheville View a collection, six decades in the making, featuring artifacts, memorabilia, photos, newspapers and more from different eras of American history, including the Civil War, Revolutionary War and both World Wars. HOURS: Tues-Sat, 10a-4p • FEES: Adult: $8; Child: $5

African American Heritage Museum

410 E Franklin Street • Wytheville This historic 1882 school building features photos, stories, memorabilia, displays and exhibits that tell the story of African American education and community life in the era of segregation. The museum also serves as a community computer and educational center. HOURS: Mon-Thur, 2p-7p; Or By Appointment FEES: FREE Admission, Donations Accepted

Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum

145 E Main Street • Wytheville Tour the unrestored home of First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson while learning about her romance with President Woodrow Wilson and how she became dubbed as the “First Female President”. Featuring artifacts from Edith’s childhood, as well as her time in the White House. HOURS: Thur & Fri, 10a-2p; Or By Appointment FEES: FREE Admission, Donations Appreciated

Great Lakes to Florida Highway Museum

975 Tazewell Street • Wytheville Return to the days when the Great Lakes to Florida Highway, (Route 21), was the main route from Ohio to Florida. Original artifacts, newspaper clippings and exhibits tell the story of the development of Route 21 and Interstate 77, housed inside a restored 1950s gas station. HOURS: Wed-Fri, 10a-4p • FEES: Adults: $8; Child: $4 w/Paid Adult; 5 >: FREE w/Paid Adult

Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum

205 E. Tazewell Street • Wytheville Explore the home of Dr. John Haller, (Wytheville’s first resident physician), and learn about some of the women in the Haller and Gibboney families who were ahead of their time in medicine, business and the arts. TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIRS Call 276-223-3330 for more information on re-opening date. page 18 | VisitWytheville.com

Homestead Living History Museum

1125 Tazewell Street • Wytheville In the planning stages, the 10-acre interpretative site will depict rural life from the late 1700s to the mid-20th century and offer unlimited educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Plans include public tours, living history demonstrations and a historic foodways program with kitchen, garden and cooking demonstrations on an open hearth and earthen bake oven. The site is currently open for events.

Jackson Ferry Shot Tower

283 Pauley Flatwoods Road • Austinville This 75-ft tower was built more than 200 years ago and was used to make ammunition for firearms of the early settlers. Guests may ascend the tower and interpretive signs provide details on the tower, it’s history and usage. HOURS: Scheduled Summer Days • FEES: Free

Mansion at Fort Chiswell

325 Factory Outlet Drive • Fort Chiswell The mansion was built in 1832 and is listed on both the Virginia and National Register of Historic Places. The house has 31 rooms, 5 levels and 17 fireplaces. From the sub-level jail to the 3-level open stairway, the mansion is both historic and impressive. See Website for Current Hours/Pricing: FortChiswellMansion.com

Rural Retreat Depot

105 W. Railroad Ave • Rural Retreat Visit this completely restored 1868 Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Depot. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it now houses a railroad museum and Event Center. Great location for photo opprotunities! HOURS: Wed, 3p-6p; Jun-Sep, 2nd & 4th Sun, 2p-5p • FEES: Free Admission, Donations Accepted

Thomas J. Boyd Museum

295 Tazewell Street • Wytheville Spanning history from the 1700’s to present day, this museum offers exhibits focusing on the unique aspects of Wythe County history, such as mining, decorative arts, communications and “The Summer Without Children” during the 1950s polio epidemic. HOURS: Wed-Fri, 10a-4p • FEES: Adults: $8; Child: $4 w/Paid Adult; 5 >: FREE w/Paid Adult

Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum

6394 N. Scenic Hwy • Bastian Take a step back in time to the early 1500’s and experience Native American life of the Eastern Woodland Indians in a reconstructed village based on what is known about the site and it’s inhabitants. HOURS: Mon-Sat, 9a-5p FEES: Adults (12+): $10; Child(6-11): $6; 5 & Under FREE ’S

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SPECIAL EXHIBITS Journey Stories “A Smithsonian Exhibit” 115 W. Spiller Street The exhibit, retired from the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Program-museum on Main Street, depicts a complex history of travel, immigration and transportation in America. HOURS: Wed-Fri, 10a-4p FEES: FREE, Donations Accepted

The Town of Wytheville Fire, Police & Rescue Exhibit

975 Tazewell Street Photographs, artifacts and oral histories tell the stories of Wytheville’s fire, police and rescue squad departments. HOURS: Open Daily, 9a-5p FEES: FREE, Donations Accepted

LOCAL GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOURCES Wythe County Genealogical & Historical Association • 276-228-2445 • WCGHA.org • 165 S. 11th St. • Thurs-Fri 10a-4p Wythe County Public Library • 276-228-4951 • WytheGrayson.Lib.VA.US • 300 E. Monroe St. • Mon-Tues 9a-6p, Wed-Thurs 9a-7p, • Fri 9a-6p, Sat 10a-2p Rural Retreat Public Library • 276-686-8337 • WytheGrayson.Lib.VA.US • 119 N. Greever St. • Tu/F, 10a-6p; W/Th, 11a-7p; Sa, 10a-4p Wytheville Community College Kegley Library • 276-223-4876 • KegleyLibrary.WCC.VCCS.EDU • 1000 E. Main St. • M-F 8a-5p, Call for Appointment Wythe County Courthouse • 276-223-6050 • WytheCo.org • 345 S. Fourth St. • M-F 8:30a-5p Wythe County Historical Society Library • 276-228-6061 • WytheCountyHistoricalSociety.org • 115 W. Spiller St. • M/W, 10a-4p; Th, 12-3p • Call for Appt.

POINTS OF INTEREST Stephen F. Austin Memorial Park Monument honoring native son, Stephen F. Austin, who would later be known as the “Father of Texas”.

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Site of “Camp Jackson”, an enrolling, outfitting and training camp for the Confederate States Army organized around May of 1861.

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The Historic Millwald Theatre Grand Re-Opening - Coming Soon! Construction is on schedule, with a project completion date in July 2022 & a tentative opening date in mid to late September 2022. For decades, the Millwald Theatre on Main Street served as the cultural and social center of Wytheville, Virginia. Built in 1928, and more than just a movie house, the theatre hosted pageants, rallies, community events, debates, fundraisers, and even an opera and a film festival during its long run. In 2003, the Millwald celebrated its 75th anniversary and was hailed as “Virginia’s longest continuously-running theater.” Unfortunately, it would succumb to its competition just three years later. The future of the Millwald is inextricably linked to its past as currently a multi-million dollar restoration project is underway to return it to its roots as a multi-purpose hub of arts and community, so that this piece of living history can once again thrive & serve visitors in our area.

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The restored Millwald Theatre will become the region’s Cultural Arts & Education Center Featuring a 515 seat auditorium & outfitted with state of the art sound, lighting & streaming capability the theatre will host live, as well as filmed events ADA accessible with new equipment to lift from the main floor to the stage, from a new loading dock to the stage & a newly installed elevator to access the 7,500 square foot lower level for programing & serving the performers The theatre will include two classrooms, a patron’s lounge, auxiliary concessions area & offices

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Based on an Archeology Site American Indian Art • Walking Trails • Picnic Area Reconstructed Indian Village, Museum and Gift Shop

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Monday - Saturday 9AM-5PM Located in Bastian, Virginia, just off I-77, Exit 58 on Hwy 52 (follow the brown signs) 6394 North Scenic Highway • (276) 688-3438

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TOWN OF WYTHEVILLE DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS TOWN OF WYTHEVILLE DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS

Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum • Thomas J. Boyd Museum • Wytheville Heritage Preservation Center • Great Lakes to Florida Highway Museum • Homestead Living History Museum

LEARN ABOUT THE REAL PEOPLE, PLACES & EVENTS THAT HAVE SHAPED OUR COMMUNITY

ALL TOWN OF WYTHEVILLE MUSEUMS ARE LOCATED ON HISTORIC TAZEWELL STREET, WYTHEVILLE, VA 276-223-2220 • www.WythevilleMuseums.com • www.Facebook.com/WythevilleMuseums page 22 | VisitWytheville.com

RECREATION You would expect an area that includes the second oldest river in the world to have an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities…and you’d be right. There are plenty of waters to fish in from creeks and ponds, to lakes and rivers and hundreds of acres of forest for traditional hunting or viewing the beautiful scenery, plants, trees, and native animal life. For those who enjoy camping, there are a variety of locations from primitive sites to those with all the conveniences. The area includes local, state parks, and national forest that offers recreational experiences for all ages and abilities. Scenic drives are abundant and several back roads drives are noted on the Wythe County map. Many are ideal for the bicyclist or motorcycle rider as well as for those in automobiles. Please be sure to note the speed limits on these roads. These drives can be refreshing alternatives to the interstate experience and a chance to leisurely enjoy some scenery. Winding through mountains steeped in history, the Big Walker Mountain National Forest Scenic Byway passes through 16 miles of land with year-round

beauty. Easy accessibility from Interstate 77 makes this an ideal detour on a traveler’s journey. From the glistening frozen tree-tops in winter to the blanket of spring and summer flowers to the breathtaking fall foliage, visitors will find spectacular seasonal views. There is a wealth of camping, hiking, hunting, and picnicking opportunities in the Jefferson National Forest. From Civil War battles to historical figures, stop at the roadside markers and learn more. Numerous hiking trails provide fresh air and interesting plants, flowers, and foliage. The Virginia Birding Trail includes numerous sites on this byway. From easy to moderate to challenging, there are hiking trails for all ages to enjoy. Ranging from under one to five miles, these include Monster Rock Trail, Walker Mountain Trail and Seven Sisters Trail. With miles and miles of activities to choose from, the New River Trail State Park & Historic Shot Tower is a “must-see” on any visit. This 57-mile long trail follows an abandoned railroad bed along the historic New River. Activities include hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, canoeing, tubing, kayaking, fishing, picnicking, and camping.

Recreation doesn’t have to be just outdoors! The Wytheville Community Center has a variety of areas with something for everyone including: a 400 square foot cardio and weight center, an aquatics center with a 6 lane 25 yard pool, water park play area with slide, therapy pool and hot tub, an indoor climbing wall, youth/teen center, two full court basketball gyms, aerobic studio, 1/8 mile walking track, and adult/senior lounge.

WYTHEVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

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Party Packages Available!

HOURS: Monday–Friday 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

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1 Crystal Springs Recreation Area 276-223-3378. 1800 acre recreation area with 12 miles of hiking/mountain biking loop trails. Parking access off Pump Hollow Lane (SR 684) off Rte. 21 south of Wytheville, VA.

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3 Seven Sisters – The trail heads are at the Stony Fork Campground on the right hand side of Krenning Road (SR 717) 0.3 miles from US 52 at parking area on the right side of Krenning Road (SR 717) or 2.9 miles from US 52 heading east and 1.1 mile back from I-77. 4 Rural Retreat Lake Loop Accessed from Rural Retreat Lake Road (SR 677) to Lake Road (SR 678). 3.1 miles of trails. 5 Crawfish Trail/AT Loop – Parking area on Strawberry Rd. (SR722) between Wytheville and Rural Retreat. Stream crossing, some up-hill climbs with numerous up and down-hill walking. 10.2 miles of trail total. Appalachian Trail – About 3.5 miles of the AT runs through Wythe County at the western end of the Crawfish Valley. Parking off Strawberry Rd. 6 Iron Mtn. Trail (Hale Lake to Divide Trail near) – Natural surface mountain terrain 10.6 miles of trail total. Parking off Rte. 21. View National Geographic topographic maps for change in usage.

7 Virginia Highlands Horse Trail (VHHT) – Accessed from several locations – SR728, Rte. Numbers reference the Trails Map Pages 42-43. 94, from New River 1 Rural Retreat Lake – Located at Rural Retreat Lake Campground, this 90 Trail, or Rte. 14 Forest Hwy. View National Acre Fishing Lake (Musky, Channel Catfish, Sunfish, Bass, Crappie and Trout Fishing Pond). Small pond is stocked with trout year around (bank fishing on Geographic topographic maps for change in trout pond only). Can be accessed from Rural Retreat Lake Road (SR 677) to usage. Lake Road (SR 678). Bank and non-motorized boat fishing only. 2 Cripple Creek – Stocked trout fishing and private trophy trout fishing 8 New River Trail - 57 along the sparkling clear Cripple Creek mountain water (Rainbow, Brook, mile long Virginia State Brown and Golden Trout). Accessed off Cedar Springs Road (SR 612) in Park on a granite dust Speedwell, VA. Bank and wade fishing only. surfaced trail which is 3 East/West Fork Dry Run – Native Wild Brook Trout Stream located just fairly flat with gradual elevation change. south of Speedwell, VA in the Jefferson National Forest. Can be accessed from Parking Areas are in Rte. 21 and Forest Highway 57. Bank and wade fishing only. the Town of Pulaski, 4 Venrick Run – Native Wild Rainbow Trout Stream in the Crystal Springs Draper, (Wythe County Recreation area near the Big Survey Wildlife Management Area just south - Allisonia, New River of the Town of Wytheville. Can be accessed from Pump Hollow Lane (SR Trail State Park, at the 684) off Rte. 21 south of Wytheville, VA. Bank and wade fishing only. Special Shot Tower, Austinsville, regulation catch and release only. and Ivanhoe), Byllesby 5 New River – The river offers class I-IV rapids in certain areas of the River. Dam, Fries, Gambetta, Available fishing includes Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Musky, Channel Catfish Chestnut Creek Falls, and more. View map for all the boat launching locations. Bank, wading in Cliffview, and Galax. shallow areas, kayaking, canoeing and motorized boating.

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FISHING AREAS

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www.ruralretreatlake.com May-September 276-686-4331 October-April 276-223-4519 250 Lake Road, Rural Retreat, VA 24368

FISH HATCHERIES

Blue Springs Trout Fishing, I-81, Exit 60 298 Blue Springs Rd, Rural Retreat • 276-621-4238 • www.BlueSpringsFishing.com Three sections on Cripple Creek stocked daily with trophy size trout from 2 to 10 pounds. Brackens Trout Hatchery, I-81/I-77, Exit 73 238 Berea Rd, Wytheville • 276-228-7836 First trout hatchery in the nation; now privately owned and open to the public by appointment for rainbow trout fishing. Cedar Springs Sportsman’s Lodge 5185 Cedar Springs Rd, Rural Retreat • 276-686-4505 • www.CedarSpringsTrout.com Offers cabin rental and group and/or private fishing streams.

RECREATION White Blaze Outdoors 276-356-7068 • www.WhiteBlazeOutdoors.com • WhiteBlazeOutdoors@gmail.com Educational, guided hiking and biking tours from Wytheville, VA to Erwin, TN. At White Blaze Outdoors, we believe nature is therapy for all ages! Tours of all different lengths/difficulty. Nature, day and overnight hikes, half a day bike tours & science field trips. Guides are WFA certified and background checked and we offer group/family discounts.

Cedar Springs Trout Farm, I-81, Exit 60 or I-81/I-77, Exit 73 749 Trout Farm Rd, Rural Retreat • 276-686-4505 • www.CedarSpringsTrout.com 2 miles of fishable stream on Cripple Creek stocked daily with 2 lbs. and up. Open year ‘round (except Christmas Day) from 7a-6p. Reservations required. $60 per day per person; keep the legal limit of 6 fish per person. Cripple Creek Mill and Stream 159 Gleaves Rd, Cripple Creek • 276-621-4084 Trophy trout farm adjoining an 1892 feed mill. Wytheville Trout Hatchery, I-81/I-77, Exit 80 1260 Red Hollow Rd, Max Meadows • 276-637-3212 www.DGIF.Virginia.gov/Fishing/Stocking/Hatcheries.asp DGIFWeb@DGIF.Virginia.gov Rainbow, brook, and brown trout hatched to stock local waters. Small aquarium displays trout hatching process. Tours available.

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OTHER RECREATION SERVICES

Appalachian Outdoor Adventures 485 Pleasant Pine Drive, Max Meadows • 434-547-7344 • www.AOAFishing.com Full service guide specializing in float fishing for trophy New River smallmouth and musky. Lick Mountain Excursions, I-81/I-77, Exit 73 1934 Matney Flats Rd, Wytheville • 276-621-4511 • www.LickMountainExcursions.com $25 per person; $40 per couple. Family packages available. Open May-Oct, Thurs-Sun 10a-5p. By appointment only. Matt Reilly, Fishing Guide 434-996-4067 • www.MattReillyFlyFishing.com Specializing in float trips for smallmouth bass and musky, and wade trips chasing wild trout in the mountain streams of Southwest Virginia. New River Trail State Park Foster Falls Boat and Bike Livery, I-77, Exit 24 176 Orphanage Dr, Foster Falls • 276-699-1034 • NewRiverTrail@DCR.Virginia.gov Open April – Oct., 9:30am-5pm. For avid kayakers and canoeist, the New River offers some of the most pristine waters in North America, ranging in world class kayaking from Class I-IV rapids. Bike, canoe, tandem kayak, kayak, and float tube rentals and shuttles are available. New River Trips, LLC 276-235-2514 • www.NewRiverTrips.com • NewRiverTrips@gmail.com New River guided fly fishing float trips & spin fishing float trips near Galax, Hillsville, Independence & Wytheville. River Junction Campground and Canoeing 2285 Reed Creek Drive, Draper • 276-620-1374 Offers shuttle routes or float to New River fishing sites. Tangent Outfitters 540-626-4567 Seasoned float guides offering half-day, full-day and overnight trips on the New River.

Great Fly Fishing in Southwest Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands Get Detailed Maps and Descriptions of the greatest fly fishing waters in Southwest Virginia! Plan your fishing vacation here! Smyth, Wythe and Grayson Counties of Southwestern Virginia A valid state fishing license is required to fish Virginia waters.

Call 276-223-3355 to Request a Fishing guide.

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Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wytheville is home to countless outdoor recreation opportunities! With 1,800 acres of townowned property, Crystal Springs Recreation Area is just three miles from Downtown Wytheville. The recreation area is surrounded by the 7500-acre Big Survey Wildlife Management Area (managed by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.) The thirteen miles of hiking and mountain biking trails range in difficulty from beginner to advanced. The newly built Terrain Park gives the intermediate to experienced mountain biker a fun place to practice on balance beams, teeter totters, rock gardens, log crossings, and other obstacles. There is a lot of history tucked away in the mountains that make up Crystal Springs. Prior to the Town of Wytheville purchasing the property, families farmed and logged the land. Piles of rocks that were cleared from the fields by farmers still stand along Woodpecker Run Trail as testament to how difficult farming in the mountains could be. The Short Cut Trail and the southern portion of the Boundary Trail follow an old wagon road that crossed Lick Mountain. Stories passed through the generations tell of moonshiners using this road to move their product out of the sight of law enforcement. In the 1930’s, the Town of Wytheville purchased the land to preserve the watershed, which flowed to the town, and to build a water reservoir. The reservoir remains and is approximately 60 square feet and 8 feet deep, although years of erosion have filled it with sediment. Hike the Crystal Springs Loop Trail to see the remnants of the reservoir. Along the Waterline Trail you can see the sections of the water pipe that carried water from the reservoir down the valley. Evidence of the past is scattered all throughout Crystal Springs, but you will have to look closely as it is now camouflaged by mother nature.

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CLAW OF THE DRAGON Anyone can ride the Claw of the Dragon, but do you have what it takes to conquer it? It would be a challenge for motorcycle riders or classic car enthusiasts to find a more beautiful driving trail than the scenic back roads of Southwest Virginia. The Claw of the Dragon is made up of multiple looped trails totaling over 350 miles which snake up, out, and over several Blue Ridge Mountain ranges, including the highest elevation in Virginia. The Claw also features the heart-stopping action of the famous Back of the Dragon stretch on Virginia Route 16 that rolls through 260 curves in only a 32-mile ribbon of pavement. Easily accessible from Interstates 77, 81, or the Blue Ridge Parkway, the trail takes you through parts of seven Virginia counties with a variety of terrain including rollercoaster-like peaks, hairpin curves, corkscrew turns, switchback bends and rolling scenic two lanes, enabling you to have an all-inclusive riding experience. If the thrilling adventure of the Claw isn’t enough, the trek winds through the breathtaking beauty of the Jefferson National Forest and several State Parks, boasts thick wooded forests, tumbling mountain streams and stunning scenic views. In multiple spots along the ride there is evidence of where the Blue Ridge Mountains got their name, as off in the distance the perfectly framed ridges almost blend in with the sky due to their soft blue-like hue. A variety of unique attractions, delicious dining establishments and exciting entertainment venues can be found within and along the trail. At the heart of the Claw adventure sits the small-town charm of Wytheville which serves as a central location to begin each day’s ride, rest your head at night and experience a one-of a-kind getaway. Whether you prefer a hotel experience, a cozy bed and breakfast, a secluded cabin in the woods or a campground location, Wytheville has what you’re looking for. After a long day of riding enjoy Wytheville’s unique downtown dining or one of the other dozens of local restaurants and craft breweries, even dinner and a show at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre. Wytheville’s historic downtown district provides multiple museums, specialty shops, boutiques, cafes, and parks.

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Comfort Suites Wytheville 800-228-5150, 276-228-1234 695 Peppers Ferry Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Country Inn & Suites Wytheville 800-456-4000, 276-223-1058 697 Peppers Ferry Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Comfort Inn Ft. Chiswell 276-637-4281 2594 E. Lee Hwy., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Econo Lodge 800-251-1962, 276-228-5525 280 Lithia Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Fairfield Inn & Suites 276-228-8080 200 Marriott Way, Wytheville, VA 24382 Fox Mountain Inn 276-637-3129 4778 E Lee Hwy, Max Meadows, VA 24360 Hampton Inn Ft. Chiswell 800-426-7866, 276-637-4027 199 Ft. Chiswell Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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Hampton Inn Wytheville 800-426-7866, 276-228-6090 950 Peppers Ferry Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1-800 HOLIDAY, 276-335-2222 165 Malin Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Red Roof Inn 276-223-1700 1900 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Sleep Inn 800-424-6423, 276-625-0667 135 Nye Circle, Wytheville, VA 24382

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Ramada Inn by Wyndham 855-516-1090, 276-228-6000 955 Peppers Ferry Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

Pets Possible*

Exercise Room

LODGING

Super 8 Motel Max Meadows 276-637-4141 194 Fort Chiswell Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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Super 8 Motel Wytheville 800-800-8000, 276-228-6620 130 Nye Circle, Wytheville, VA 24382

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Trail Motel & Apartments 276-637-6525 4948 E. Lee Hwy., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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TRU by Hilton Wytheville (276) 335-2290 fax (276) 335-2291 245 Boyd Ave., Wytheville, VA 24382 Wytheville Inn 800-466-8356, 276-228-7988 220 Lithia Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

Whirlpool/Hot Tub

Pet Friendly

YES

NO YES YES

Cedar Springs Sportsman Lodge 276-686-4505 www.CedarSpringsTrout.com

3 BR NO

YES

NO YES NO

Cedar Springs Trout Farm Farmhouse 276-686-4505 www.CedarSpringsTrout.com

1 CB NO

YES

NO YES NO

Deer Trail Park Cabins 276-228-3636 www.DeerTrailPark.com

5 CB NO

YES

Fort Chiswell RV Park 276-637-6868 www.FCRVPark.com

1 CB NO

YES

YES YES YES YES Comfy beds, heated pool, kitchenette, views of creek and pond, mini-fridge, microwaves, coffee pot, grill, picnic table and fire ring. Bath house nearby. $59-$89/Night NO YES YES YES Outdoor pool, overlooking fishing pond and large farm pastureland. $99/Night

Kent’s Cabin 276-223-8753; 276-613-0251

1 BR NO

YES

KOA Campground 276-228-2601; 800-562-3380 www.KOA.com

11 CB

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YES YES YES

Wi-Fi

Wheelchair Accessible

3 BR NO

Children Friendly

Smoke-Free

Blue Springs Gap Cabin 800-628-7202; 877-444-6777 www.Recreation.gov

# Rooms/Cabins

Breakfast

Credit Cards Accepted

CABINS, B&Bs, GUEST HOUSES Comments

NO Located on mountaintop near Camp, Virginia; three comfortable bedrooms, kitchen and living room with a large stone fireplace. Maximum occupancy 8. $45/Night NO Great room with fireplace, full kitchen, 3 BR, 2 Bath, on Cripple Creek, stocked with trophy trout available for guests only. $50/Night NO Sleeps 6. Trout hatchery, farmhouse and stream close by. $50/Night

NO 1850 rare chestnut log cabin near New River Trail State Park and Shot Tower. Complimentary wine upon arrival. $119/Night YES YES YES YES Outdoor pool, game room, mini-golf, bowling alley nearby, deluxe camping cabins, many feature heat, a/c, bathrooms and kitchens. Bath house also nearby. $75-$145/Night

New River Retreat 200-916-9346 www.NewRiverRetreat.com

Comments

Vacation Getaways. $95-$355/Night Numerous non-smoking cabins and guest houses, sleeping 2-14, available on the lake, river, and/or trails. Amenities and prices vary. NO YES YES 200 year old cabin with all modern conveniences. Appalachian Trail & Forest close by. 1 mile from I-77. $85-$115/Night NO YES NO YES On working angus farm with hiking trails that meet the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful views and vistas. 35 minutes from Virginia Tech. $100-$150/Night NO YES YES YES Near New River and New River State Park. $100-$150/Night

Old Log House 276-688-3555 SWVARealty.com

1 CB NO

YES

Point Pleasant Lodging 423-323-1817

1 CB NO

YES

Shady River Cabin 276-699-6403 HomeAway.com

1 CB NO

YES

Stony Fork Cabin 800-628-7202 www.Recreation.gov

1 CB NO

YES

NO CALL CALL NO

The Airstream Inn 276-284-0017

2 BR NO

YES

The Four Seasons Cabin at Fairview 276-223-8447

4 BR NO

YES

Trinkle Mansion Bed & Breakfast 276-625-0625 www.TrinkleMansion.com

4 BR YES 1 CB

YES

Victorian Farmhouse 276-613-1548; 772-260-2584

4 BR NO

YES

Sugar Shack Cottage 276-613-1548; 772-260-2584 www.KOA.com

www.airbnb.com • www.vrbo.com Wi-Fi

Credit Cards Accepted

Children Friendly

Pet Friendly

Whirlpool/Hot Tub

Wheelchair Accessible

Smoke-Free

Breakfast

# Rooms/Cabins

CABINS, B&Bs, GUEST HOUSES

Other short term rental properties in the area are available through the following websites:

11 CB

YES YES YES

NO Located within the Stoney Fork Campground. Appalachian Trail, Seven Sisters Trail, and stocked fishing streams close by. Easily accessed from I-77. $119-$150/Night YES Secluded but close to town, sleeps 2. Propane grill on private deck overlooks Reed Creek. $65-$75/Night

YES YES YES YES Experience glamping in a vintage 1971 27’Airstream Excella nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. $159/Night YES YES YES Fish from 3 stocked ponds, pick berries and wild sled in winter. Can provide up to 3 family style homemade meals a day, delivered to cabin door for extra fee. $150/Night NO NO NO YES YES Elegant mansion in Historic District, impressive guest rooms, private baths w/claw foot tubs, fireplaces. $129-$150/Night NO CALL CALL NO YES 3 night minimum. Secluded but close to town, sleeps 8. Propane grill on private deck overlooks Reed Creek. $275-$325/Night

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RV PARKS, CAMPGROUNDS & HORSE CAMPS

RV PARKS

Hussy Mountain Horse Camp 276-783-5196, 877-444-6777, Recreation.gov

Fort Chiswell RV Park 312 Ft. Chiswell Rd., Max Meadows, 276-637-6868

Iron Mountain Horse Camp 4449 Arrowhead Dr., Ivanhoe 276-744-2056, 276-237-2600 www.IronMountainHorseCamp.com

Deer Trail Park and Campground 599 Gullion Fork Rd., Wytheville, 276-228-3636

Pioneer Village RV Park and Campground 3627 E. Lee Hwy., Max Meadows 276-637-3777, 866-988-3169 PioneerVillageRV@yahoo.com PioneerVillageCampground.com Wytheville KOA 231 KOA Rd., Wytheville, 276-228-2601 800-562-3380, WythevilleKOA@yahoo.com

HORSE CAMPS

New River Trail State Park 176 Orphanage Dr., Foster Falls 276-699-6778, Reservations: 800-933-7275 www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

CAMPGROUNDS

Comers Rock Campground & Recreation Area 3703 Hales Lake Rd., Elk Creek VA 24326 Mount Rogers National Recreation Area 800-628-7202, 877-444-6777, Recreation.gov

Collins Cove Horse Camp Mount Rogers National Recreation Area 877-444-6777, Reservations: www.Recreation.gov

Deer Trail Park Campground, Inc. 599 Gullion Fork Rd., Wytheville, VA 276-228-3636, www.DeerTrailPark.com

Grayson Highlands State Park 829 Grayson Highland Ln., Mouth of Wilson 276-579-7092, Reservations: 800-933-7275 www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

Cripple Creek Campground 261 Apperson Dr., Ivanhoe, VA, 276-699-6582

Hungry Horse East Equestrian Campground and Cabin Rental, Rustic cabin with all amenities to please. Rented to equestrians on local trails. 803-367-3152, www.HungryHorseEast.com

Hungry Horse East 2255 Brush Creek Rd., Ivanhoe, VA 24350 803-367-3152, www.HungryHorseEast.com KOA Kampground 231 KOA Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382 Game room, mini-golf, bowling alley, pool, 276-228-2602, 800-562-3380, www.KOA.com

Trinkle Mansion Bed & Breakfast

New River Trail State Park 176 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360 276-699-6778, 800-933-7275 reservations www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

Millrace Campground-primitive camping sites, only-Foster Falls access Bakers Island Campground-canoe-in only primitive camping sites-Foster Falls access Pioneer Village Campground 3627 E. Lee Hwy., Max Meadows, VA 24360 276-637-3777 www.PioneerVillageCampground.com Raven Cliff Campground & Picnic Area 544 Raven Cliff Ln., Ivanhoe, VA 24350 800-628-7202, Reservations: www.Recreation.gov Rural Retreat Lake Park & Campground 250 Lake Rd., Rural Retreat, VA 24368 276-686-4331 (May-Sept), 276-223-4517 (Oct-April) www.WytheCo.org Stony Fork Campground 109 Krenning Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382 276-783-5196, 877-444-6777 Reservations: www.Recreation.gov

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Classic Southern Elegance This historic B&B offers four elegant guests rooms all with private baths plus a garden cottage to provide the perfect setting for a romantic celebration, small wedding or tranquil retreat from everyday life. 525 West Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 • 276-625-0625

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 Beautiful Mountain Views • Cabins • NEW NewRec Rec Room Room Heated   Heated Swimming Pool • Stocked Fishing Pond Heated Pool Swimming   Full Pull Thru RV Hookups • Grassy Tent SitesPool Swimming with Slide   Shade Trees • Free WiFi • Laundry • Groceries with Slide OPEN  ALL YEAR Stocked Hiking Trail • CABINS Firewood • Peaceful Creek   Stocked  FishingPond Pond Kids Playground Fishing

CABINS

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free WIFI • laundry • groceries   599 Gullion Road hiking trail •Fork firewood

Wytheville, VA 24382 peaceful creek • kids playground

www.deertrailpark.com 276-228-3636 I-81 to Exit 70, go North 9 Miles on US 52 Left on Gullion Fork Rd. 599 Gullion Fork Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

EVENT VENUES

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With its central location and variety of venues, Wytheville has become a sought-after destination for meetings, conferences, special events, and weddings. From the spacious, recently remodeled Wytheville Meeting Center to an assortment of smaller meeting locations, Wytheville has the capacity to handle conferences and special events, large and small. The newly opened Appalachian Regional Exposition Center has already begun to hold many entertainment events including rodeos, motocross, and even a circus! A diversity of wedding venues offer stately mansions, rustic buildings, and beautiful gardens as backdrops for your special day.

Comfortable & Sophisticated

Exceeding Expectations

• Restaurants, Attractions & Outdoor Recreation Provide First Class Entertainment for Attendees

• Convenient to Interstates 81 & 77 • Accommodations Nearby • Flexible Meeting Spaces for Groups of 10 to 1,000

Toll-Free: 866-694-8287 • meetings@wytheville.org • www.WythevilleMeetingCenter.com page 38 | VisitWytheville.com

LOCAL FOODS Wy

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LIVE WELL Henley Mountain Blueberry Farm

879 Matney Flats Road, 276-686-5975 www.HenleyMountainBlueberryFarm.com, Facebook: Henley Mountain Blueberry Farm. Mid-June through late August, Thursday through Saturday 10a-7p, Sunday 1-5p. I-81, Exit 70

Dutch Pantry & Crossroads Creamery

Locally Gro

wn Vegetable

EAT LOCAL

ourced Meats

BUY LOCAL

Rural Retreat Farmers Market at the Depot

105 W. Railroad Avenue, 276-620-2572 Wednesdays, 2:00-6:00p, June - September www.DepotFarmersMarket.org I-81, Exit 60

Williams Orchard

6891 W. Lee Hwy., 276-686-2042 9a-6p Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri, 9a-5p Wed & Sat, Closed Sunday I-81 Exit 60

5175 W. Lee Highway, 276-686-4851 Open Seasonally, 9:00a - 5:00p, Mon-Sat, 1:00 - 5:00p Sunday 8 miles West of Wytheville on U.S.11 www.WilliamsFarmInc.com

Richdale Farm

Wythe Produce & Deli

396 Richdale Road, 276-228-3586, RichdaleFarm@gmail.com, FB-Richdale Farm, Open Seasonally

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1900 N. 4th St., 276-223-0055 9:00a-5:30p M-F, 9:00a-2:00p Sat, Closed Sunday, I-81 Exit 70

Wytheville Farmers Market

210 W. Spring St. - Downtown, 276-620-4095 Saturdays, May - October 8am - 12pm www.WythevilleFarmersMarket.com I-81 Exit 70/73, I-77 Exit 41 WINTER MARKET: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, Nov. - April 10am - 12 pm plus additional Christmas markets, see website for details

Fall on the Farm Open 5 weekends thru October Sweet Corn for Sale Starting late July thru August

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396 Richdale Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382 276-228-3586 • Richdalefarm@gmail.com www.RichdaleFarm.com

DINING

Travelers that have frequently used Interstates 77 & 81 for their journeys know that Wytheville is recognized as a great place to stop. One of the reasons is the variety of dining opportunities available. From fast food favorites and national chains to those with a local flavor, Wytheville’s over 60 restaurants provide something for everyone’s palate and budget.

Entertainment

Local Flavor •

Drive Thru

Alcohol

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Dinner

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Lunch

Breakfast

Ask about our local food trucks!!!

Fast Food

The charts on the following pages will show you a sampling of the area’s many restaurants and will give you the details you need to make a dining decision including what meals each restaurant serves. Those marked “local flavor” are owned and operated locally and offer unique menu choices or cuisine varieties.

7 Dogs Brewpub 276-228-0994 360 W. Spring St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Applebee’s 276-223-4404 1440 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Arby’s 276-228-2518 1318 E. Lee Hwy., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Bojangles 276-223-0050 210 E. Commonwealth Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Burger Express 276-637-6285 701 Ft. Chiswell Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

Burger King 276-637-3353 118 Ft. Chiswell Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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Burger King 276-228-6898 3223 Chapman Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Captain D’s 276-335-0988 215 E. Commonwealth Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Chau’s Corner Bakery 713-412-7509 195 S. 1st St., Suite 102, Wytheville, VA 24382

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C.J.’s Pizza 276-228-8448 1025 W. Lee Hwy., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Chester’s Chicken 276-637-3124 145 Major Grahams Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

China Wok 276-228-8886 330 Commonwealth Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

Cholula Mexican Restaurant 276-637-0211 4760 E. Lee Hwy., Max Meadows, VA 24360

Cracker Barrel 276-228-1046 160 Lithia Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Crossroads Social House 276-335-2288 180 Dominion St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Dairy Queen 276-637-6488 152 Major Grahams Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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Dairy Queen 276-228-2522 1318 E. Lee Hwy., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Denny’s 276-228-0025 3249 Chapman Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Breakfast Denny’s 276-637-3057 139 Factory Outlet Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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Dominos 276-335-0154 1155 N 4th St., Ste 550, Wytheville, VA 24382

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Dutch Pantry & Crossroads Creamery 276-686-2042 6891 W. Lee Hwy., Rural Retreat, VA 24368

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El Patio Mexican 276-227-0450 330 Commonwealth Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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El Puerto 276-228-3159 1910 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Graze on Main 276-223-2334 170 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Grayson Restaurant 276-228-5304 100 Grayson Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Gusto Pizza 276-800-8006 5722 E. Lee Hwy., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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Happy Cinco de Mayo Mexican Grill 276-637-1100 215 Ft. Chiswell Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

Hardees 276-228-7292 1005 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

Hickory House BBQ 276-228-9014 385 W. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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High Plains Barbecue 276-920-8232 2120 E. Lee Hwy., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Hilly Haven Market 276-766-3811 1496 Wysor Hwy., Barren Springs, VA 24313

Italian Garden & Cuisine 276-227-0770 690 W. Monroe St., Wytheville, VA 24382

Java Blend Cafe 276-250-2005 6778 W. Lee Hwy., Rural Retreat, VA 24368

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Joey’s Country Kitchen 276-686-4911 100 S. Main St., Rural Retreat, VA 24368

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Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell 276-228-7321 150 Commonwealth Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Lakes to Florida Grill 276-227-0891 2522 Grayson Turnpike, Wytheville, VA 24382

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Little Caesars Pizza 276-228-8899 380 Commonwealth Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Log House Restaurant 276-228-4139 520 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Matterhorn Restaurant & Biergarten 276-223-0891 170 Malin Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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McDonald’s 276-228-5714 1195 N. Fourth St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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McDonald’s 276-637-6339 2656 E. Lee Hwy., Max Meadows, VA 24360

Midway Junction 276-686-5618 4274 Grayson Turnpike, Crockett, VA 24323

Mom’s Birdhouse 276-637-1111 245 Ft. Chiswell Rd., Fort Chiswell, VA 24360

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Moon Dog Brick Oven 276-227-0401 205 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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New River General Store Brick Oven Pizza 276-699-6600 $ 2773 Ft. Chiswell Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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Olykoek Shoppe 276-335-2109 650 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Open Door Cafe 276-227-0212 650 W. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Papa Taso’s 276-228-5300 1965 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Papa John’s Pizza 276-625-7272 130 Cassell Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Peking Chinese Restaurant 276-228-5515 105 Malin Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Pizza Hut 276-228-7373 330 Commonwealth Dr., Ste 1, Wytheville, VA 24382

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Pizza Plus 276-686-8686 518 N. Main St., Rural Retreat, VA 24368

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Robertson Hollow 276-686-4881 101 E. Baumgardner Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368

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Ruby Tuesday 276-223-4380 145 Commonwealth Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

Sai Mart Citgo 276-766-0001 3552 Foster Falls Rd., Barren Springs, VA 24313

Sheetz 276-228-2249 1340 N. 4th St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Shoney’s 276-228-5667 120 Malin Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Sonic Drive-In 276-228-2581 790 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Speedwell Market and Deli 276-621-4111 6752 Grayson Turnpike, Speedwell, VA 24374

Starbucks Coffee Co 276-228-3801 198 Commonwealth Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Subway 276-699-0105 1682 Lead Mine Rd., Austinville, VA 24312

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Subway/Taco Bell/Popeye’s Chicken 276-228-8676 1025 Peppers Ferry Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Subway 276-228-4848 218 Commonwealth Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Subway 276-637-0043 671 Ft. Chiswell Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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Subway 276-637-3124 145 Major Grahams Rd., Max Meadows, VA 24360

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Subway 276-686-8893 576 N. Main St., Rural Retreat, VA 24368

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Subway 276-228-6680 117 Ready Mix Rd., Wytheville VA 24382

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Tha Dawg House 276-228-0946 880 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse 276-223-1008 215 Commonwealth Dr., Suite 5, Wytheville, VA 24382

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Trailside Grill 276-284-2452 4678 Cripple Creek Rd., Cripple Creek, VA 24322

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Virginia Heights Restaurant 276-228-6133 700 W. Spiller St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Waffle House 276-228-7767 1400 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre 276-223-0891 170 Malin Dr., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Wythe Produce 276-223-0055 1900 N. 4th St., Wytheville, VA 24382

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Dutch Pantry & Crossroads Creamery

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