Attractions within a 30 minute drive from the Virginia Woodturning Symposium in Fishersville, VA.

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello – Spend a day on the beautiful grounds of Monticello and get an intimate look at Thomas Jefferson. http://www.monticello.org/

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum – Retrace the inspiring journey of our 28th president as you take a self-guided tour through seven galleries which explore Wilson’s early years, his eventful presidency, suffrage, prohibition and World War I. His Presidential car is also on display.

Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia – An outdoor, living history museum with exhibits and programs that explore the diverse old world origins of the earliest immigrants to America and the culture they created together.

Wineries – Visit some of Virginia’ finest wineries for great tastings

• Ox Eye Vineyard
• Barren Ridge Vineyards
• Afton Mountain Vineyards
• Veritas Vineyards and Winery
• Pollack Vineyards

Shopping

• Historic Downtown Staunton – Named one of the best small towns in America
• Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall – Charlottesville’s Dining, Entertainment & Shopping District! A visit to Charlottesville isn’t complete without a stop at the Downtown Mall. It is one of the most beautiful and successful pedestrian malls in the nation, and it’s located in historic downtown Charlottesville.
• Visit the country’s largest Antique Mall in America –