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Suggested Itinerary Fun with the Kids in Nelson County

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    8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy
    Lovingston, VA 22949
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    800-282-8223 (visitor center)
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    Lovingston
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    Nelson
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DAY ONE

Visit the Kids in Parks TRACK Trail at the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail, where kids can identify birds and trees, find plants and insects and learn about nature while walking along this 1.8 mile trail. Pick your own apples at Dickie Brothers Orchard, or get fresh fruit and an ice cream cone at Saunders Brothers Orchard. Catch a fish at the Trout Pond at Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort and see where the trout come from at the Montebello State Fish Hatchery.

DAY TWO

Hike along Crabtree Falls or look for birds and wildlife on one of the Watchable Wildlife Loops. Pick your own strawberries, cherries or blueberries at Seaman’s Orchard, or blackberries at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Stop by the Blue Toad for lunch with a kids playground, swim Lake Monocan, hike the Kids in Parks TRACK Trail at the Rockfish River Trailhead, or head up to Wintergreen Resort’s Discovery Ridge for a bungee trampoline, climbing tower and miniature golf. Or try the Zip or The Plunge Tubing Park for lots of family fun!

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Last Updated: 08/31/2020

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    Jefferson Heritage Trail
    8519 Thomas Nelson Highway
    Lovingston, VA 22949
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  • Blue Ridge Fruit Loop
    Blue Ridge Fruit Loop
    8519 Thomas Nelson Highway
    Lovingston, VA 22949
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  • Nelson 151 Craft Beverage Trail
    Nelson 151 Craft Beverage Trail
    8519 Thomas Nelson Highway
    Lovingston, VA 22949
    0 MI
  • Chicken Coop Restaurant
    Chicken Coop Restaurant
    40 Front Street
    Lovingston, VA 22949
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  • Subway in Lovingston
    Subway in Lovingston
    65 Callohill Drive
    Lovingston, VA 22949
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