Wytheville Car Rental Comparison

Did you know that Wytheville is the county seat of Wythe County, Virginia?

Population: 8,211
Best Way to Travel: Car
#1 Thing to Do: Beagle Bridge Herb Farm
#2 Thing to Do: Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation
#3 Thing to Do: Hidden Springs Ranch Horseback Riding

Fun Fact: Wytheville is pronounced as “wuffle”.
#1 Car Rental Company: Enterprise

Wytheville is a town you can visit in Wythe County, Virginia, United States of America. Wytheville is the county seat of Wythe County. In present, Wytheville has approximately 8,000 residents and an area of 14.4 square miles. The name of the city comes from "the father of the American jurisprudence", George Wythe, one of the men that also signed the Declaration of Independence. In the later 1980s, the city of Wytheville became famous for the numerous UFO sightings that are considered unresolved cased until today. Famous past or present residents of the city include Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, the wife of president Woodrow Wilson and politicians James Walker and E. Lee Trinkle.

Top Attractions within Wytheville

Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum is a museum opened in honor of this former first lady of America, that was born in Wytheville. Historian refer to her as "the secret president" and "the first woman president", claiming she was behind all the decisions taken by the president. When he suffered a stroke, she publicly assumed a large part of his duties. This museum is dedicated to this wonderful and influential woman born in Wytheville.

Wytheville Farmers Market is open in Wytheville each Saturday since May and until the end of October. This market is the best place to taste the fresh products made in town and to enjoy cooking lessons. Also try the local dishes and buy and enjoy fresh picked fruits from the local orchards.

Chautauqua Festival is an event held in Wytheville each year. For the last 27 years, this was an important tradition of the city. The festival is held in the third weekend of June and involves a slew of activities. It features live music concerts in the open air, outdoor theatrical displays, dances, cook-outs, carnivals and a lot of activities for children.