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ON THE ROAD WITH DYLAN AND POP-POP A Mountain Experience By David Bodle WYTHEVILLE/ROANOKE/ BEDFORD – Multigenerational travel is on the rise. Little did I know eight years ago when I began these summer adventures with my four-year-old grandson that I’d be setting a trend . . . and having a ball! Since 1999, our road trips have taken us on wonderful adventures. This June, we headed to the mountains of western Virginia for a six-day experience that included everything from art to animals, and from music to mining. We arrived at the Best Western Wytheville Inn, a group-friendly property, conveniently located just off I-81 and I-77. After mandatory pool time and an early dinner, we were off to the Chautauqua Festival in the Park. This weeklong festival marks its 25th anniversary in 2008. Sponsored by the Wythe Arts Council, Ltd., the festival is true to its namesake, bringing education and entertainment to all. Our evening’s featured entertainers presented authentic soul music, rhythm and blues, and some Motown. Other evenings welcomed gospel, big band, country, Latin and Caribbean, and classic rock. Wytheville’s summer celebration in the Park offers tremendous value to a group tour with wonderful activities all day long, great food, and superb entertainment. Our second day was jam-packed with treasure hunting! Our ﬁrst stop was the Virginia City Gem Mine & Museum, where Dylan was pleased to ﬁnd his birthstone. Yes, we are richer for the experience . . . not from the size of our ﬁnds but the size of our fun! Great photo opportunities and 20 historic buildings preserved from the 1800s make this a fascinating stop. Just a short drive on Big Walker Mountain Highway, a National Forest Scenic Highway, is Big Walker Lookout Tower and Country Store. Dylan assured me that the view from the tower was breathtaking. Avoiding the climb, I focused on the Country Store and can gladly report that there are plenty of great souvenir treasures to take home! Little did I know eight years ago when I began these summer adventures with my four-year-old grandson that I’d be setting a trend . . . and having a ball! Dylan Bodle finds his birthstone and discovers boyhood dreams of being a fireman in the mountains of Virginia. variety. Located at the crossroads of Western Virginia EAcceZ s at the intersection of Interstates 77 & 81. s small town… big experience Scenic Byway • Animal Park • Antique Malls • Fiber Shop Herb Farm Fabric Shop • Historical Museums & Tours Dinner Theatre • Indian Village • Unique Shopping • Civil War Trails • Pioneer Town & Gem Mine • Wineries • Over 60 Restaurants • Over 20 Hotels and Motels Regional Visitors Center with Step-On Guides for a Free Group Tour Manual small town… Call Toll Free 2007 Grou p Tour Ma big experie nual Animal Park Indian Village nce it’s in our nature. New Winery Museums Dinner Theatre Pioneer Town Scenic Views www.virginiablueridge.org www.Virginia.org 1.800.635.5535 www.visitroanokeva.com Let us greet your group on your next trip through Virginia along Interstate 81. Experience firsthand the variety of sightseeing opportunities the Roanoke Valley offers with a step-on guided tour. Your excursion includes the Roanoke Star, Blue Ridge Parkway, railroad heritage highlights and historic Farmers Market. Call the Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau for details and receive your free Tour Planner. cvb@wytheville.org • www.VisitWytheville.com Comfortable, Sophisticated Meeting Facilities at an Ideal Location EVANSHAM BALLROOM Seats up to 1,000 theater style or 500 banquet style THREE SMALLER MEETING ROOMS For breakouts or smaller meetings up to 150 LARGE PRE-FUNCTION LOBBY Perfect for receptions, registrations or displays LATEST TECHNOLOGY for audio-visual 866-694-8287 • meetings@wytheville.org • Info packet: www.WythevilleMeetingCenter.com 8 • Winter/Spring 2007-2008 www.grouptournews.com http://www.VisitWytheville.com http://www.visitroanokeva.com http://www.virginiablueridge.org http://www.Virginia.org http://www.VisitWytheville.com http://www.WythevilleMeetingCenter.com http://www.grouptournews.com

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Virginia Explorer - Demo ABA Marketplace to Land in Virginia Beach in February Tracing Our Ancestors' Footsteps along the Wilderness Road From the Publisher Virginia's Spirited Spots Lead to American Whiskey Trail Dine Around Tidewater: Virginia's Seafood Style On the Road With Dylan and Pop-Pop: A Mountain Experience Sightseeing Tours: Seashore, Settlers, Steeples, Spirits, Shopping Celebrate Virginia Garden Week's 75th Anniversary in April Meet the People Making Virginia such a Wonderful Place to Visit Virginia Advertisers Specializing in Group Business

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