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
