Wytheville Virginia

Just north of Elk Creek and beyond the Iron Mountain range on highway 21, you will find Wytheville, Virginia.  This historic town boast a boutique hotel, a museum honoring a First Lady and the world famous Skeeterdog all in the shadow of the Big Pencil.

Bolling Wilson hotel

The Bolling Wilson Hotel, offers a unique upscale lodging experience in Downtown Wytheville, Virginia. Located just off Interstate 81, and Interstate 77, this historic hotel is just steps away from Main Street. The Bolling Wilson offers 30 luxurious guest rooms on 3 floors featuring a different décor theme on each floor, “Graze On Main” a vibrant restaurant with indoor and outdoor patio seating, “The Perch” a rooftop venue and event space for meetings, weddings and social gatherings.

Skeeters

Established in 1925, Skeeter’s is one of Virginia’s oldest continuously operating restaurants.  Located in the historic district of Wytheville, VA, a visit to Skeeter’s is like stepping back in time. Reminiscent of by-gone days, customers are still treated like friends, neighbors, and family.

With over 9 million Skeeter-dogs sold, only the freshest ingredients go into our house-made hot dog chili and coleslaw.  If Chili Beans are your preference, try a fresh piping hot bowl made seasonally in our kitchen. Skeeter’s – fun for the whole family!

Edith bolling wilson musem

As one of only eight historic sites across the country dedicated to the interpretation of a First Lady, this museum tells the story of the overlooked, yet vitally important role Edith Bolling Wilson played in the White House at a pivotal moment during World War I. 

isit the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum and tour the historic Bolling Family Home to discover how Edith Bolling Wilson's early life in the town of Wytheville, Virginia, prepared her for life as First Lady and learnhow her stewardship of governmental duties earned her such labels as “The Secret President” and “The First Woman President.”