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Suggested Itinerary The Waltons and Nelson 29 Tour - From the East

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    8519 Thomas Nelson Highway
    Lovingston, VA 22949
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    434-263-7015
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    Lovingston
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    Nelson
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AM Tour:

The Walton’s Mountain Museum in Schuyler is located within the building where author Earl Hamner, Jr. attended school.  The museum displays replicas of sets from “The Waltons” TV series including: John Boy’s bedroom, the Waltons’ kitchen and living room and Ike Godsey’s store, plus hundreds of photos and memorabilia from the 1930’s era.  Also includes a 30 minute video. (handicapped services and assistance available.)  6484 Rockfish River Road, Schuyler, VA 22969  434-831-2000 www.walton-mountain.org

Next visit the Waltons Hamner House. "The Waltons" award-winning family show aired on TV. You can visit the “real” home of creator and author Earl Hamner Jr. the “real” John-Boy Walton, listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register in 2004.   Open 7 days a week. Guided tours begin every half hour from 10am-4pm.  128 Tree Top Loop, Schuyler, VA 22969  434-831-2017  www.thewaltonhamnerhouse.com

Enjoy Lunch in Lovingston  (Please call first for large groups) at The Lovingston Café on Front St. in historic Lovingston, offers a varied menu. (bus parking available)  165 Front St. Lovingston, VA 22949 434-263-8000  www.lovingstoncafe.com

Vito’s Pizza & Italian Grill in Lovingston - full Italian entrée menu and pizza.  (bus parking in lot north of restaurant) 8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy. Lovingston, VA 22949 434-263-8688  www.vitospizzagrill.com

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant in Lovingston – full Mexican menu, plus a few American options.  (bus parking available.)  37 Tanbark Plaza, Lovingston, VA 22949  434-263-5999

PM Tour: Oakland Museum

Home of the Hurricane Camille Resource Center, featuring photographs, oral histories, videos and articles documenting the impact of the storm which devastated Nelson County when more than 27 inches of rain fell in six hours, causing massive property damage and 125 deaths. (Open Wednesdays  1-4 pm or by appt.)

3 miles south of Lovingston – 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 museum on whisky production, including an optional cask house tasting (ID’s req’d). Group reservations welcome. 299 Eades Lane, Lovingston, VA 22949 434-285-2900  www.vadistillery.com

 Bold Rock Cidery – Heading back on Rt. 6 West from Route 29, stop by Bold Rock Cidery. (handicapped entrance available.) Watch the on-site bottling process or visit the Cider Museum upstairs. Open daily for tours, tastings and hard cider to go. Indoor and outdoor seating with a river view.  1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy. Nellysford, VA 22958  434-361-1030   www.boldrock.com

Or, Visit one of Nelson County’s family orchards off Route 151 for fresh-picked fruit and local farm produce during summer and fall.  Critzers Family Farm  - Pick your own or select pre-picked fruits and vegetables. 9388 Critzer Shop Rd. (Rt. 151) Afton, VA 22920  540-241-3305  https://www.facebook.com/critzer.familyfarm

 

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Last Updated: 08/31/2020

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