African-American Heritage Museum
Phone
276-625-0042

Our New Children's Library Showcases Achievements of African Americans. Photos, Stories and Memorabilia tell a History of African American Education in Wythe County. Free Admission, Donations Appreciated A non-profit community organization was established in 2000 to preserve the historic Wytheville Training School. The school was constructed in 1882 for African American children and was in operation until 1952.

Address
410 E. Franklin Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Hours M-F
Monda -Thursday 2-7 p.m.
Hours Sat-Sun
Closed
Beagle Ridge Herb Farm/Flying Flowers at Beagle Ridge
Phone
276-621-4511

Southwest Virginia's premiere Lavender farm. Our 14 theme display gardens showcase herb and perennial collections. Stroll through the gardens, enjoy tea on the patio and watch the hummingbirds feast on the flowers. The gardens are alive with colorful plants, butterflies and birds. Walk through Flying Flowers, southwest Virginia's only walk through butterfly house. Take a guided tour with Lick Mountain Excursions or hike the trails up to Crystal Springs Recreation Area

Address
1934 Matney Flats Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
Hours M-F
M-W Closed 10AM-5PM Th-FRI
Hours Sat-Sun
10AM-5PM
Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum
Phone
276-223-3484

Come visit the birthplace and childhood home of First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson. Born and raised in Wytheville, Edith Bolling Wilson is a descendant of Pocahontas and the only Appalachian-born First Lady. As one of only eight historic sites across the country dedicated to the interpretation of a First Lady, the museum tells the story of the overlooked, yet vitally important role Edith Bolling Wilson played in the White House at a pivotal moment during World War I.

Address
145 E. Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Hours M-F
Closed Mondays Tues-Thurs April-Oct 10AM-4PM
Hours Sat-Sun
Sat April-Oct 10AM-2PM
Fort Chiswell Animal Park
Phone
276-637-6754

Fort Chiswell Animal Park is the largest zoo in Southwest Virginia and provides one of the most interactive animal experiences you will find anywhere in the State! The 45 acre zoo is home to animals from six continents and is conveniently located less than three miles off Exit 80 on I-81/I-77. In the Petting Zoo you'll get the chance to pet and feed goats, llamas, and deer. You can throw peanuts to the monkeys or snap a photo of the zoo's wallaby family. The hands-on fun moves to a whole new level when you board the Safari Bus for a guided ride through the Outback. The Safari Bus Tour is the highlight of the Fort Chiswell Animal Park experience and brings you nose-to-nose with camels, zebra, ostrich, antelope, buffalo, and more! It's the zoo where the animals WANT to see you--so don't forget your camera! You're invited to come take a ride on the wild side and experience a place you'll never forget.

Address
569 Red Hollow Road
Max Meadows, VA 24360
Hours M-F
April 5-21 Closed Mon-Thurs Open 10AM-5PM on Fridays April 26-Labor Day Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM Labor Day-Dec 1 Closed Mon-Th Fridays 10AM-5PM
Hours Sat-Sun
April 5-April 21 10AM-5PM April 26-Labor Day 10AM-5PM Labor Day-Dec 1 10AM-5PM
Phone
276-782-5184

The Berry Farm offers pick your own Blueberries each summer from mid June to September. A variety of homemade blueberry products and cookbooks are also available. This is a trail site on the Mountain Crossroads Artisan Trail in Wythe County and a member of Round the Mountain Artisan Network in Southwest Virginia.

Address
879 Matney Flats Road
Wytheville, VA 24382
Hours M-F
Mid June-Early Aug 10AM-7PM
Hours Sat-Sun
Saturdays Mid June-Early Aug 10AM-7PM Sundays Mid June-Early Aug 1AM-5PM