{"id":2778,"date":"2024-09-30T13:35:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T17:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/?p=2778"},"modified":"2025-10-01T12:55:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:55:18","slug":"six-great-reasons-to-visit-patrick-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/six-great-reasons-to-visit-patrick-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Great Reasons to Visit Patrick County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking for the perfect fall escape? Visit Patrick County this October and discover the beauty of the Blue Ridge. With hundreds of miles to explore, Patrick County is perfect for your next fall adventure. Below are six reasons to visit Patrick County this Fall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/townofstuart-3-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2781\" style=\"width:667px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/townofstuart-3-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/townofstuart-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/townofstuart-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Charming Towns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the picture-perfect towns scattered throughout our county. Start your day in the Town of Stuart: home to the<a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/attractions\/the-historic-star-theatre\/\"> <strong><em>Historic Star Theatre<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/parks-and-trails\/mayo-river-rail-trail\/\">The Mayo River Rail Trail<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, and two beautiful <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/feel-the-love-here-in-patrick-county\/\">LOVEworks<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Stop by <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/shopping\/mattie-bs-gifts-apparel\/\">Mattie B\u2019s<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/shopping\/the-hatteras-pearl\/\">The Hatteras Pearl<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/shopping\/the-honey-pot-on-main\/\"><strong><em>Honey Pot<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>for unique gifts, decor, and more. Avoid construction on Highway 58 and enjoy a scenic drive through Woolwine on your way to Meadows of Dan. Walk around this small community and visit unique shops like <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/shopping\/poor-farmers-market\/\">Poor Farmer&#8217;s Market<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/shopping\/concord-corner-store\/\">The Concord Corner Store<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, and <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/shopping\/poppys-at-meadows-of-dan\/\">Poppy&#8217;s<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. For chocolate lovers, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/shopping\/nancys-candy-co\/\">Nancy&#8217;s Candy Company<\/a><\/em><\/strong> has something to satisfy any sweet tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JackCreek-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2365\" style=\"width:704px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JackCreek-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JackCreek-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JackCreek-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Historic Sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover Rock Churches, restored homesteads, grist mills, and more in Patrick County. Visit the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/attractions\/the-jeb-stuart-birthplace\/\">Birthplace of Civil War General JEB Stuart<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and watch history come alive at the annual<strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/events\/?imgoing-event=32nd-annual-civil-war-encampment-living-history-event-66b90c3304c0b57a4a4831bb\">Civil War Encampment<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway and discover <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/20-must-see-stops-for-history-lovers-in-patrick-county-va\/\">Olean Puckett\u2019s Cabin<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, a <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/attractions\/the-rock-churches-of-bob-childress\/\">Bob Childress Rock Church<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/attractions\/groundhog-meadow-overlook\/\">Groundhog Mountain Overlook<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, and <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/attractions\/mabry-mill\/\">Mabry Mill<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Stroll through <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/attractions\/jacks-creek-covered-bridge\/\">Jacks Creek Covered Bridge<\/a><\/em><\/strong> in Woolwine, the last remaining covered bridge in Patrick County. Tour the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/attractions\/reynolds-homestead\/\">Reynolds Homestead<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and discover the fascinating history of the Reynolds Family. Check out these <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/20-must-see-stops-for-history-lovers-in-patrick-county-va\/\">20 Must See Stops for History Lovers<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to learn more about our county&#8217;s historic sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pickle-and-ash-plate-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-377\" style=\"width:698px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pickle-and-ash-plate-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pickle-and-ash-plate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pickle-and-ash-plate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pickle-and-ash-plate-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Great Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy farm-to-table meals, fresh baked goods, and charming diners as you explore Patrick County. Check out <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/dining\/the-coffee-break\/\">The Coffee Break<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/dining\/howlles-grocery-and-restaurant\/\">Howel\u2019s Grocery<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, or <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/dining\/stuart-family-restaurant\/\">Stuart Family Restaurant<\/a><\/em><\/strong> for a cozy atmosphere and delicious food. Head over to <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/dining\/janes-county-cafe\/\">Jane\u2019s Cafe<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/shopping\/poor-farmers-market\/\">Poor Farmer\u2019s Market<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, or <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063527741947\">Poor Farmer\u2019s Farm<\/a><\/em><\/strong> in Meadows of Dan for a home-cooked meal along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Check out <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/dining\/pickle-and-ash\/\">Pickle &amp; Ash<\/a><\/em><\/strong> in Stuart for fresh, farm-to-table meals and craft cocktails. Snag some fresh pancakes and buckwheat cakes at  theMeadows of Dan <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/events\/?imgoing-event=pancake-days--68cc2cb7c97b85ac734bd8cc\">Pancake Days<\/a><\/em><\/strong> on October 19th and 26th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windyhillorchard-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Apples in a barrel\" class=\"wp-image-2400\" style=\"width:710px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windyhillorchard-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windyhillorchard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windyhillorchard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windyhillorchard-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Farms and Orchards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Farmers&#8217; markets, farmstands, and orchards are scattered all over Patrick County. Visit <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/attractions\/levering-orchard\/\">Levering Orchard<\/a><\/em><\/strong> for fantastic mountain views and pick-your-own apples. Spend a Friday morning at the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/attractions\/stuart-farmers-market\/\">Stuart Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>for fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts. Swing by <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/shopping\/wades-orchard\/\">Wade\u2019s Orchard<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/trent.farms\">Trent Farms<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, or <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hhappleking\">H.C. Harold Orchard<\/a><\/em><\/strong> for bushels or pre-picked apples. Read our <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/fall-guide-to-apple-season-in-patrick-county-virginia\/\">Guide to Apple Season<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to learn more about apple orchards in Patrick County!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/apple-dumpling-7-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2398\" style=\"width:714px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/apple-dumpling-7-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/apple-dumpling-7-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/apple-dumpling-7-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">5. Fall Festivals &amp; events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for something fun the whole family can enjoy? Lose yourself in the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/doerunfarmvirginia\">Doe Run Farm Sunflower Maze<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, a multi-acre maze in Ararat. Doe Run Farm also offers hayrides, slides, pumpkin bowling, and other fun activities for kids to enjoy. Spend the day at <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/parks-and-trails\/fairy-stone-state-park\/\">Fairy Stone State Park<\/a><\/em><\/strong> for guided hikes, fairy stone hunts, and other fun activities. Head to Stuart for the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/events\/?imgoing-event=apple-dumpling-festival--68d59627a3b5f79a23b2c6e6\">Annual Apple Dumpling Festival<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and enjoy live music, shopping, and tasty apple dumplings. The <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PCMAssn\">Patrick County Music Association<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is hosting the Songwriter Circle and a free concert. Get your groove on at the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/startheatreva.com\/events\">Historic Star Theatre<\/a><\/em><\/strong> with three great shows this month. For a Halloween you won\u2019t forget, gather your ghouls and goblins for the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/events\/?imgoing-event=10th-annual-stuart-spooktacular-68cabd65dc66e64c855799e0\">Stuart\u2019s Spooktacular<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/30-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2786\" style=\"width:721px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/30-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/30-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/30-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/30-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Scenic Drives <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Patrick County. There are miles of scenic roads, overlooks, and trails to explore. Colors tend to peak in our county in early-mid October. For a scenic drive out of Stuart and into the mountains, travel along Route 8 towards Woolwine and the Blue Ridge Parkway. At <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/tugglesgap.com\/\">Tuggles Gap<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, travel south along the Parkway through <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/blri\/planyourvisit\/rocky-knob-trails.htm\">Rock Castle Gorge<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, a sprawling recreation area with scenic overlooks, picnic areas, and trails. Continue south for a few minutes to reach Meadows of Dan. Turn onto Squirrel Spur Road and make your way towards Ararat or stay on the Parkway and enjoy a picture-perfect drive through the mountains. Stop at one of the many <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/overlooks-of-patrick-county\/\">Overlooks in Patrick County<\/a><\/em><\/strong> for stunning views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Updated October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for the perfect fall escape? Visit Patrick County this October and discover the beauty of the Blue Ridge. With hundreds of miles to explore, Patrick County is perfect for your next fall adventure. Below are six reasons to visit Patrick County this Fall! 1. 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