Area Guidebook for Waverly Farms
Horseback Riding
Just 3 miles south on Lewiston Plank Rd. is our friend Carly Tilson Woolfolk who offers horseback riding exclusively for Waverly Farms guests. Riders and the curious of all ages enjoy Carly’s introduction to her horses and ponies. Whether riding or just helping around the barn and learning about horses, our guests always have fun. Fees are $25/hour per person for riders. Most ride for an hour, but some stay longer. Experienced riders might enjoy her trails.
Advanced reservations are required. Best to reach Carly through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carly.woolfolk
Carly can also be reached by phone at +1 (804) 892-0448, but she prefers Facebook where she has a record if your requests. Be sure to tell her you are a guest at Waverly Farms.
Lewiston Plank Road
Lewiston Plank RoadJust 3 miles south on Lewiston Plank Rd. is our friend Carly Tilson Woolfolk who offers horseback riding exclusively for Waverly Farms guests. Riders and the curious of all ages enjoy Carly’s introduction to her horses and ponies. Whether riding or just helping around the barn and learning about horses, our guests always have fun. Fees are $25/hour per person for riders. Most ride for an hour, but some stay longer. Experienced riders might enjoy her trails.
Advanced reservations are required. Best to reach Carly through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carly.woolfolk
Carly can also be reached by phone at +1 (804) 892-0448, but she prefers Facebook where she has a record if your requests. Be sure to tell her you are a guest at Waverly Farms.
Arts & Culture
It's a bit dusty, but an amazing collection of the rail road that built our area. Kids will enjoy the miniature trains inside and going into real rail cars outside. There is no charge but donations are appreciated.
Crewe Railroad Museum
125 Carolina AveIt's a bit dusty, but an amazing collection of the rail road that built our area. Kids will enjoy the miniature trains inside and going into real rail cars outside. There is no charge but donations are appreciated.
The history of segregation and desegregation of schools is well displayed at this historic site that caused Prince Edward County to close it's public schools for 5 years in opposition to desegregation. A must see for historians.
15 locals recommend
Robert Russa Moton Museum
900 Griffin BlvdThe history of segregation and desegregation of schools is well displayed at this historic site that caused Prince Edward County to close it's public schools for 5 years in opposition to desegregation. A must see for historians.
The displays are often moving and always educational.
10 locals recommend
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts
129 N Main StThe displays are often moving and always educational.
Parks & Nature
This exhibit of Civil War history is a must see for anyone interested in this iconic event.
14 locals recommend
Sailor's Creek State Park
6541 Sayler's Creek RdThis exhibit of Civil War history is a must see for anyone interested in this iconic event.
Rent Bikes at High Bridge Bike Rental, or bring your own, or just take a walk along this "rail to trail" beauty. The park's centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more than 2,400 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox River. It is the longest recreational bridge in Virginia and among the longest in the United States. High Bridge, a Virginia Historic Landmark, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
17 locals recommend
High Bridge Trail State Park
Rent Bikes at High Bridge Bike Rental, or bring your own, or just take a walk along this "rail to trail" beauty. The park's centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more than 2,400 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox River. It is the longest recreational bridge in Virginia and among the longest in the United States. High Bridge, a Virginia Historic Landmark, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/blog/top-5-reasons-youll-love-twin-lakes-state-park
Gorgeous hiking, biking, horse-riding trails, a lake with beach, kayaks and canoes and a picnic area next to the concession stand that offers food and ice cream make this a great place for families. Our daughter says its the best place for kids to swim because of the in-water toys for kids to play on. Twin Lakes is a terrific place to cook off on a hot day.
16 locals recommend
Twin Lakes State Park
788 Twin Lakes Rdhttps://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/blog/top-5-reasons-youll-love-twin-lakes-state-park
Gorgeous hiking, biking, horse-riding trails, a lake with beach, kayaks and canoes and a picnic area next to the concession stand that offers food and ice cream make this a great place for families. Our daughter says its the best place for kids to swim because of the in-water toys for kids to play on. Twin Lakes is a terrific place to cook off on a hot day.
This is where General Lee surrendered and the Civil War ended. Civil War buffs and anyone interested in American History will benefit from this experience.
95 locals recommend
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park DrThis is where General Lee surrendered and the Civil War ended. Civil War buffs and anyone interested in American History will benefit from this experience.
Shopping
This is the south's largest collection of furniture warehouses at discount prices. People come from around the US to Greenfront. Find fabulous rugs, furniture, unique pieces and it's located in the heart of downtown Farmville where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of their cozy restaurants.
36 locals recommend
Green Front Furniture
316 N Main StThis is the south's largest collection of furniture warehouses at discount prices. People come from around the US to Greenfront. Find fabulous rugs, furniture, unique pieces and it's located in the heart of downtown Farmville where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of their cozy restaurants.
Downtown Farmville offers antique stores, Greenfront Furniture stores, restaurants, a Farmer's Market, Longwood's Center for Visual Arts and even a Brewery that sits along the High Bridge Trail. Bike rentals, kayak/canoe rentals and more make for a fun and adventurous day.
Farmville Downtown
121 E 3rd StDowntown Farmville offers antique stores, Greenfront Furniture stores, restaurants, a Farmer's Market, Longwood's Center for Visual Arts and even a Brewery that sits along the High Bridge Trail. Bike rentals, kayak/canoe rentals and more make for a fun and adventurous day.
This large building offers antiques and collectables from a number of suppliers. A must for treasure hunters!
10 locals recommend
Blackstone Antiques & Crafts
121 N Main StThis large building offers antiques and collectables from a number of suppliers. A must for treasure hunters!
Walmart Supercenter
1800 Peery DrOpen early, late and sometimes 24/7 this is the place for everyday essentials.
Essentials
This is a good place for things you need. It's our only "grocery" store that offers bread, cereals, milk, toiletries, toys, etc.
Dollar General
402 2nd StThis is a good place for things you need. It's our only "grocery" store that offers bread, cereals, milk, toiletries, toys, etc.
Yoder's is a Mennonite store that offers homemade breads, cheese, sandwich meats, spices, snacks, and the best baked goods in our area.
Yoder's Market
1604 W Virginia AveYoder's is a Mennonite store that offers homemade breads, cheese, sandwich meats, spices, snacks, and the best baked goods in our area.
Full-service grocery store. This and Walmart are our closest options for everyday groceries.
7 locals recommend
Food Lion
1592 S Main StFull-service grocery store. This and Walmart are our closest options for everyday groceries.
Entertainment & Activities
Miles of zip lines, canoe and kayak rentals make this a great place to take active children, or just to enjoy your own adventure.
15 locals recommend
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
16701 Norwood RdMiles of zip lines, canoe and kayak rentals make this a great place to take active children, or just to enjoy your own adventure.
Everything Else
One of the nations oldest colleges is a fun campus to tour.
16 locals recommend
Hampden-Sydney College
172 Via SacraOne of the nations oldest colleges is a fun campus to tour.
This vibrant university connects to Downtown Farmville and is a study in typical old Virginia buildings.
18 locals recommend
Longwood University
201 High StThis vibrant university connects to Downtown Farmville and is a study in typical old Virginia buildings.