A Summer Vacation List

6/6: Sunny & Mild: A beautiful Saturday in Nelson County. Today’s highs will be near 80 in the valley and around 72 in the mountains. Spend some time outside enjoying the weather! For the full, local weather report, visit www.NelsonCountyLife.com


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Q: Is there a charge to drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway?

A: No, anyone may drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway free of charge. The Blue Ridge Parkway is the nation’s longest scenic highway and is very popular for a Summer or Fall drive. Remember that the speed limit on the Parkway is only 45 MPH. The Blue Ridge Parkway is accented by milepost numbers. Features on the parkway are always advertised by the closest milepost.

Summer Vacation List

Q: Are there enough activities in Nelson County to keep a family busy for a week-long vacation?
A: Yes, below is just a partial list of Summer activities to enjoy in Wintergreen Resort and Nelson County

Here is a sample of activities:

Tennis & Tennis Lessons from Wintergreen’s nationally-known program
Swimming in indoor and outdoor pools
45 holes of golf and golf lessons for all ability levels
Horseback riding and lessons for all ability levels
Hiking on marked trails
The Wintergreen Tree House is open year-round for crafts and adventures
The new Wintergreen Adventure Dome with many games, including Wii
Miniature golf at the Wintergreen Adventure Center
Rock climbing wall
Mountain biking on marked trails
The WinterGarden Spa
Lake Monocan with its beach and boats
Paint ball sessions
Music and fireworks
Camping at Crabtree Falls
Fishing Nelson County’s many rivers and streams
Tubing on the James River
Day trips to many interesting sites in Charlottesville, Staunton and Waynesboro
The Blue Ridge Parkway
Farmers Markets and Apple Festivals
Wineries and Micro-Brew
Antique Shopping
Local Art Galleries

I hope to see you in beautiful Nelson County this Summer…

Kim Chappell is a graduate from the Realtor Institute and is an agent with Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties, the official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort. Kim also lists and sells property in beautiful Nelson County. Contact Kim Chappell at kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com or 434-238-2430. The Free Daily Blog is posted on both www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com