THIS ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
With an abundance of attractions, scenic beauty, unique shopping, and a rich history, Wytheville is the perfect group tour destination! Located at the crossroads of Interstates I-77 and I-81, Wytheville is also the ideal location for group stops when traveling through the area.
Enjoy These Great Attractions and More:
- Jefferson National Forest
- Wythe County Decorative Arts Museum
- Thomas J. Boyd Museum
- West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery
- Wytheville Day to Day Itinerary
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Wytheville, VA Day-to-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 of Wytheville Attractions
Travel through Jefferson National Forest to Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store, where “Only the Birds See More.” Featuring a 100-foot observation tower, this is the oldest and highest privately owned attraction in Virginia, offering stunning 360° views.
Now you’re off to Beagle Ridge Herb Farm, a 210-acre retreat, home to a lavender farm and Southwest Virginia’s only walk-through butterfly house, Flying Flowers. Participate in a customized group workshop, shop for a variety of in-house-made products, and learn about the native vegetation and wildlife.
The afternoon will be spent at the Willowbrook Jackson-Umberger Museum, where you will be guided throughout the nine-acre interpretative site, depicting rural life from days gone by, as well as theWythe County Decorative Arts Museum, showcasing furniture, textiles, and weaponry made in Wythe County, and the Great Lakes to the Florida Museum, illustrating the history of travel in the area.
Wrap up the day at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, where great performances meet warm hospitality. Enjoy a four-course, table-side meal, followed by an evening of star-quality entertainment on the stage.
DAY 2 of Things To Do in Wytheville, VA
On your second morning, learn about “The Summer Without Children” during the 1950s polio epidemic, as Wytheville had the highest number of cases per capita in the country, at the Thomas J. Boyd Museum.
Just next door, the group can explore the Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum. Built in 1823, this structure has war stories to tell and offers a glimpse into the lives of Wytheville’s first resident physician and family.
At the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum, dive deep into the fascinating story of Edith, President Woodrow Wilson’s second wife, their incredible love story, and her pivotal role in American history during World War I, leading some to refer to her as the “First Female President.”
Savor the taste of elevated Southern cuisine for dinner at Graze on Main, located inside the Edith Bolling Wilson Hotel, and conclude the day with a show at the and conclude the day with a show at the Millwald Theatre, host to a variety of live performances.
DAY 3 Final Day in Wytheville, VA
The final day will begin with an exotic adventure that awaits you at the Fort Chiswell Animal Park. Travel through the Blue Ridge Mountain “Outback” on a safari, home to species from six continents. Guests get up close and personal with these fun-loving, friendly, and “mischievous” fur-babies, who will keep you laughing, all while learning about their natural habitats and unique personalities.
Next is a visit to West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery, a fourth-generation homestead nestled in the quiet countryside. Known for their award-winning, family-crafted, small-batch wine and the unique gift shop full of hidden treasures.
Before pointing the coach for home, explore the Jackson Ferry Shot Tower, a 75-foot-tall stone structure, built over 200 years ago for the purpose of making firearms ammunition, tour the Inn at Foster Falls, a renovated 1887 boutique hotel, and soak in the scenicbeauty of New River Trail State Park at Foster Falls from the Inn’s rocking chairs located onit’s two-story, wrap around porches.
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Contact Visit Wytheville
- Tina Lonardo-Henley
- 276-223-3510
- tina.henley@wytheville.org
- www.VisitWytheville.com
