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AM Tour:
The Walton’s Mountain Museum in Schuyler displays replicas of sets from “The Waltons” TV series: John Boy’s bedroom, the Waltons’ kitchen, living room and Ike Godsey’s store, plus photos and memorabilia from the 1930’s. Also a 30 minute video. 6484 Rockfish River Road, Schuyler, VA 22969 434-831-2000 www.walton-mountain.org
Walton Hamner House. "The Waltons" award-winning family TV show aired on TV for a decade. You can visit the “real” home of creator and author Earl Hamner Jr. the “real” John-Boy. Open 7 days/w. Guided tours begin every half hour 10am - 4pm. 128 Tree Top Loop, Schuyler, VA 22969 434-831-2017 www.thewaltonhamnerhouse.com
LUNCH & TOUR
Devils Backbone Brewing Company
Enjoy lunch and a craft beer tasting at this award-winning brewery. Choose from appetizers, salads, entrees, and the brewery’s smoked specialties within the brewery’s unique, western-themed décor, including indoor seating with fireplaces and outdoor seating with mountain views.
Afterwards, tour the brewing facility, Devils Backbone Distilling Co., the Devils Backbone Souvenir Shop, and more.
PM Tour Options:
Bold Rock Cidery – Heading back on Rt. 151 from Devils Backbone, don’t miss Bold Rock Cidery’s impressive tasting barn. Tour the production facility and watch the bottling process or visit our Cider Museum upstairs. Bold Rock is open daily for tours, tastings and hard cider to go. 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy. Nellysford, VA 22958 434-361-1030 www.boldrock.com
The Oakland Museum features photographs, oral histories, videos and printed articles documenting the impact of the Hurricane Camille which devastated Nelson County when more than 27 inches of rain fell in six hours, causing 125 deaths and massive property damage. (Open Wednesdays 1-4 pm or by appt.)
5365 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922 434-263-8400 www.nelsonhistorical.org
The Virginia Distillery Company offers tastings of whisky and specialty cocktails. There's an attractive tasting room, and a distillery tour with a whiskey production museum, finishing with an optional tasting (ID’s req’d) in the cask house. Group reservations are welcome. 299 Eades Lane, Lovingston, VA 22949 434-285-2900 www.vadistillery.com
Visit an Orchard - Visit one of Nelson County’s family orchards for fresh-picked peaches, apples, and other local farm produce during the summer/fall.
Heading north on Rt. 151:
Critzers Family Farm - Pick your own or select from a variety of pre-picked fruits and vegetables at this family farm in the northern part of Nelson County. 9388 Critzer Shop Rd. (Rt. 151) Afton, VA 22920 540-241-3305
Heading south on Route 29
Saunders Brothers Farm Market (Rt. 56 West) 2717 Tye Brook Hwy. Piney River VA 22964 277-5455 www.saundersbrothersfarmmarket.com
Drumheller’s Orchard (Rt. 29 behind the High School). 1130 Drumheller Orchard Ln. Lovingston, VA 22949 434-263-5036 www.drumhellersorchard.com
Amenities
- LGBT Friendly
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Last Updated: 08/31/2020
