Attractions in Altavista
Staunton River Memorial Library
500 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517
434-369-5140 Fax: 434-369-1723
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www.campbellcountylibraries.org
Patrice Robertson, Branch Manager
M-W,F 9 am - 5:30 pm, Thurs 9-7, Sat 9-1, Sun closed
Description: SRML contains over 35,000 volumes and serves an area population of approximately 8,000, with a continual growth in the number or registered borrowers. The library is dedicated to providing the library resources, services and information necessary to anticipate and meet the evolving educational, informational and cultural needs of the public it serves. Throughout the year SRML features free educational and entertaining programs for children, families and adults such as story times for toddlers, pre-school age children, summer reading programs for children 5-12 years old, Teens & adults, and seasonal events for all ages. The library also offers copying, faxing, free notary services, internet access for adults and for children under 18 who have parental permission and an early learning station for preschoolers.
Altavista Train Station
Washington Street
Altavista, VA 24517
The former Southern Railway Station, located downtown, was renovated in 1987 and serves the community as a meeting room for business organizations, civic clubs, and individuals for various events. The Altavista Area Chamber of Commerce has its office in the building and handles the rental of the Train Station. Also housed in the Train Station is the Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation with its focus on community support.
Avoca Museum
photo source: www.avocamuseum.org
1514 Main Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434)-369-1076
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Avoca is the home place of Revolutionary Patriot Colonel Charles Lynch. The house is an excellent example of 19th Century American Queen Anne architecture. The property is listed on both the Virginia and National Registers of Historic Places. It was given to the Town of Altavista in the 1980s, and is operated by the non-profit Avoca Museum and Historical Society. Avoca is open to the public for tours from mid-April to the last Friday in October, and is closed for some holidays. Hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Sundays 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The house contains a unique collection of local antiques, including Native American artifacts and Civil War memorabilia. There is also a bateau, an 1880s log cabin and a three-acre arboretum on site. Avoca hosts an annual wine festival in September.
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