Wytheville - Virginia - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Visit a small town with a lot of history when you choose to spend some time in Wytheville, Virginia on your next vacation. At one time, this area was the junction of two important roads - the trails of Ingles Ferry and Peppers Ferry. Today, it is the intersection of Interstates 77 and 81, which bring thousands of visitors into the town to enjoy its charm and grace. A small town of about 8000 residents, it offers amenities and attractions comparable to what you would expect to find in a big city. There are numerous hotels and motels for you to choose from for your accommodations and the selection of foods available in the restaurants is second to none.

Both gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the Beagle Ridge Farm. This is an organic herb farm with many educational features. You can stroll through the display gardens, get instruction on how to plant your own herb garden and enjoy delicious herb teas on the patio. The opportunities to view the wildlife are unsurpassed and if you choose, you can hike the more than 4 miles of nature trails to Buzzard's Roost to get breathtaking views of the countryside.

Big Walker Lookout offers a spectacular view of the patchwork quilt design the farms make in the landscape below you. This site is a 100-foot tower that also holds a restaurant, a gift store and an ice cream shop. On Big Walker Mountain, you can visit the Virginia City Gem Mine and try your hand at panning for gold in this ghost town.

Rock House Museum holds a collection of period furniture, local artifacts and medical supplies dating back to the 1800's. There is also a 19th century herb garden where you can see the plants typical of this period in history. The impressive collection of military artifacts, farm equipment and artifacts from the mining industry at the Thomas J. Boyd Museum will keep you enthralled for hours.

The Deer Trail Park and Campground contains miniature golf, a children's playground and numerous walking trails for you to enjoy. Enjoy the Appalachian Trail of the Kimberling Creek Wilderness, which is one of the most remote parts of the Jefferson National Forest. There are three recreation areas where you can enjoy fishing, swimming and boating in addition to the Brackens Fish Hatchery. This area is paradise for the outdoor enthusiast with all the trails and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

The shopping experience at the Fort Chislett Outlets gives you the chance to save loads of money on brand name clothing. There are also antique malls and themed gift stores where you are sure to find something unique and unusual to remind you of your vacation in Wytheville.