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Suggested Itinerary WanderLove Fall Day Trip: Route 56 in Nelson County

  • Address
    Route 56
    Nellysford, VA 22958
  • Phone
    434-263-7015
  • City
    Nellysford
    Locality
    Nelson
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Enjoy the fall colors with a trip to Nelson County’s Crabtree Falls. Open daily, dawn to dusk. Located six miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27. You’ll be surprised at the ease of the hike; the first overlook is just a few hundred feet from the upper parking lot along a gentle, paved trail and is handicapped-accessible.  The falls 11581 Crabtree Falls Highway Montebello, VA 24464  434-263-7015 

Enjoy the fall harvest at Dickie Brothers Orchard – Apple varieties include: Gala, Paula Red, McIntosh, Red and Golden Delicious, Empire, Winesap, Stayman, Rome, Granny Smith, Suncrisp, Black Twig, Goldrush, Pink Lady and Fuji. Other products include cider, sweet potatoes, plums, apple butter and pumpkins.  This hidden gem offers Pick-Your-Own apples (weather permitting) from September to November.  2685 Dickie Road, Roseland, VA 22967   434-277-5516 

You’ll probably run out of time once you find out how much Nelson has to offer. Stay the night at a cozy cabin in the mountains. Find a great place to stay at www.nelsoncounty.com/stay

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Last Updated: 08/18/2020

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    Tyro, VA 22976
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  • Appalachian Trail to Harpers Creek
    Appalachian Trail to Harpers Creek
    Crabtree Falls Hwy
    Tyro, VA 22976
    0.02 MI
  • Silver Creek and Seamans' Orchards, Inc.
    Silver Creek and Seamans' Orchards, Inc.
    5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy
    Tyro, VA 22976
    0.36 MI
  • Bellevue Bed & Breakfast
    Bellevue Bed & Breakfast
    3464 Pharsalia Road
    Roseland, VA 22967
    0.98 MI
  • Fitzgerald's Orchard
    Fitzgerald's Orchard
    728 Harper's Creek Lane
    Tyro, VA 22976
    1.52 MI

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