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Post by Marilyn on Jan 25, 2010 17:14:32 GMT -5
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Post by Tonyray on Jan 26, 2010 20:50:43 GMT -5
The Walton's museum is in Schuyler VA it's would be around 30 miles south of Charlottesville here is a link www.waltonmuseum.org/ |
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Post by bullgator on Jan 26, 2010 21:20:28 GMT -5
Schuyler is an easy drive south from Charlottesville (an interesting and pretty town) on US 29 (four lane) and then east on State 6 (about 6 miles) to hwy 800 which takes you into Schulyler (about 2 miles). There are signs along the way. There is another way on a county road (off 29 about 7-8 miles north of Lovingston, but is easy to miss) that parallels the Rockfish River that takes you through the "town" of Rockfish. This route is a good way back to US 29. A hurricane destroyed most of Rockfish a good number of years ago. Allow alot of time for driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway; it is a two land, hilly, curvey road with beautiful scenery (Fall is a great time to be on the Parkway). Traffic moves at about 40-45 mph. The Parkway, the Shenandoah Park and the Shenandoah Valley are beautiful and the area has many historic sites. Have a safe and enjoyable trip!
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Post by Marilyn on Jan 27, 2010 0:14:51 GMT -5
For sure we'll have to spend a night somewhere at the park. We'll be RVing it, the only way to travel. I can't wait to see the fall beauty. Autumn is my favorite time of year. I'll be printing out your advice and directions. Thank YOU!
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Post by ncwaltonsfan on Jan 27, 2010 14:54:10 GMT -5
My sister lives in Charlottesville. I love traveling on US 29 between Lynchburg and Charlottesville. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous any time of year but even more so in the autumn. Have a great trip.
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Post by dagmargermany on Jan 28, 2010 6:25:25 GMT -5
Hi, I have been in Virginia last year. We traveld from Atlanta to Charlottesville, we drove on the Blue Ridge Parkway for two days and we visited the Waltons Mountain Museum in Schuyler. If you are interested in my travel report and the photos of this trip have a look on my website www.rockfish-river.com. Dagmar |
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Post by Marilyn on Jan 28, 2010 23:49:53 GMT -5
Thank you Dagmar, I will check it out and yes we will be having a SPLENDIFEROUS time!
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Post by Marilyn on Jan 29, 2010 0:05:49 GMT -5
Oh my Dagmar, your photos of the mountains and all the beauty there are just amazing! I can't wait to get my own!!
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Post by dagmargermany on Jan 31, 2010 13:49:43 GMT -5
You will love it, especially in fall it must be beautiful in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Post by Marilyn on Jan 31, 2010 20:11:38 GMT -5
Autumn is my favorite time of year and that's why I insisted we go then. I'll have to contact people in that area and see when the colors are at their peak so we're there at the right time.
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