Town of Wytheville Parks & Recreation Summer 2025

ACTIVE ADULT TRIP: Grandfather Mountain

ACTIVE ADULT TRIP: Mystery Dining

Grandfather Mountain is the home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, wildlife habitats, Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, and amazing views along the scenic drive to the top! The 2-mile winding, scenic road to the top of Grandfather Mountain is one of the most spectacular drives in the Blue Ridge Mountains, including the famous mountainous curve featured in the movie Forrest Gump as Forrest runs across America. All areas, including access to the Swimming Bridge, are handicapped accessible and can accommodate all physical abilities. Lunch will be at Mildred’s Grille inside the Wilson Center. Fee includes transportation and admission cost only. Meal costs are on your own. Thursday, August 28 Time: Depart at 9:00 a.m. Fee: $30 TR; $35 NRPP; $40 NR Eligibility: ages 40+ Min 5 - Max 12

Join us as we travel to a mystery location for lunch. Each location will be a moderately priced, non-chain restaurant in a town or location approximately thirty minutes to an hour from Wytheville. You’ll have an opportunity to explore a new area and enjoy a great meal. Fee includes transportation only. The meal cost is on your own.

Session I: Wednesday, May 28 Session II: Wednesday, June 18 Session III: Wednesday, July 16 Session IV: Wednesday, August 20 Time: Depart at 11:00 a.m. Fee: $10 TR; $15 NRPP; $20 NR Eligibility: ages 40+ Min 5 - Max 12 Register one week prior to each session. Late fee: additional $5

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Register by August 21 Late fee: additional $5

ACTIVE ADULT TRIP: Virginia Safari Park

Come along as we visit this 180-acre adventure featuring a drive-thru safari and walk-thru village filled with animals from all over the world! The 45-minute covered wagon tour through the safari includes a tour guide and animal feed. There is a snack bar and café available at the Safari Park. We will stop for dinner at Cracker Barrel on the way home. Fee includes transportation and admission cost only. The meal costs

are on your own. Wednesday, July 23 Time: Depart at 10:00 a.m. Fee: $45 TR; $50 NRPP; $55 NR Eligibility: ages 40+ Min 5 - Max 12 Register by July 16 Late fee: additional $5

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