Nelson County’s Schuyler has been a must-visit for nature-lovers, history buffs, and fans of “The Waltons” television show. The Schuyler Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and there’s a lot of interesting things to learn, see, and do in the former company town. “The Waltons” certainly put Schuyler on the map with Earl Hamner Jr’s retelling of a large, rural family’s experiences during the Great Depression. Those who travel to Schuyler are encouraged to visit The Walton’s Mountain Museum, The Hamner House, and the newest addition to “The Waltons” empire- John and Olivia’s B&B.
Beat the heat this summer with a day trip to cool, forested Schuyler in Nelson County. Warm weather season is the perfect time to visit The Quarry Gardens at Schuyler, a 40-acre garden featuring native plant species. The gardens themselves are in a soapstone quarry that had been long abandoned. The soapstone provides fertile soil, so visitors will have plenty of opportunities to view beautiful plant species. The vertical wall and viewing platform add uniqueness to the nearly two miles of trails. See if you can spot the sardine can a soapstone worker left behind decades ago- it’s part of one of the trees now! If you’d like to learn more about the history of Nelson County, check out The Walton’s Mountain Museum to learn more about the hit show, “The Waltons.” Another history lesson stands in Arrington off Route 29. At the Oakland museum, you can view an exhibit on The Rural Electrification Act, part of Roosevelt’s New Deal. Traveling teachers and students will enjoy the exhibit depicting the history of the area schools. The museum also has an impressive exhibit detailing the destruction from Hurricane Camille in 1969.
Next, go for a walk on the trail at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery; enjoy the scenery and some of Delfosse’s wonderful wines. You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch to Delfosse, or you can enjoy savory BBQ at Smokeez BBQ in Shipman. If fried chicken is your thing, head over to The Chicken Coop in Lovingston for award-winning, mouth-watering fried chicken! Tired after your long day? Stay a night at The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast. You’ll enjoy relaxed southern hospitality as you lean back in an Adirondack chair and enjoy the amazing views of the Blue Ridge. If it’s too hot, you’ll probably want to take a dip in the pool.
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Last Updated: 08/26/2020
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6484 Rockfish River Road
Schuyler, VA 229691 MI
