Brunswick Byways
Visitor Center
Brunswick Byways Visitor Center: A Hub for Exploration
The Brunswick Byways Visitor Center has been granted funding from two significant sources: the Southern Economic Development grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission and the National Scenic Byways project grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This financial support aims to transform the former International Paper Company commercial site into a vibrant Visitor Center, complete with interpretive displays, maps, brochures, and various amenities.
A Resource for Travelers
Opened in October 2017, the Brunswick Byways Visitor Center provides valuable information to travelers about the county’s two Virginia Byways—Christanna Highway (Hwy 46) and Lake Gaston Byway (Highways 903/626). The center highlights:
Visitors can enjoy a variety of engaging experiences, including two- and three-dimensional exhibits, graphics, artifact displays, hands-on interactive stations, a brief informational film, along with brochures and maps to guide them to the county's numerous attractions.
Location
The Brunswick Byways Visitor Center is conveniently situated on Highway 46 (Christanna Highway), approximately three miles south of U.S. Route 58 and the Town of Lawrenceville, and ten miles south of Interstate 85.
The Brunswick Byways Visitor Center has been granted funding from two significant sources: the Southern Economic Development grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission and the National Scenic Byways project grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This financial support aims to transform the former International Paper Company commercial site into a vibrant Visitor Center, complete with interpretive displays, maps, brochures, and various amenities.
A Resource for Travelers
Opened in October 2017, the Brunswick Byways Visitor Center provides valuable information to travelers about the county’s two Virginia Byways—Christanna Highway (Hwy 46) and Lake Gaston Byway (Highways 903/626). The center highlights:
- Native American heritage
- Colonial American frontier history
- Civil War history
- Early American religious history
- Natural resources and assets
- Agricultural economy
Visitors can enjoy a variety of engaging experiences, including two- and three-dimensional exhibits, graphics, artifact displays, hands-on interactive stations, a brief informational film, along with brochures and maps to guide them to the county's numerous attractions.
Location
The Brunswick Byways Visitor Center is conveniently situated on Highway 46 (Christanna Highway), approximately three miles south of U.S. Route 58 and the Town of Lawrenceville, and ten miles south of Interstate 85.
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Hours
Weekdays / 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday / 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday / Closed Winter Hours Sundays Closed |
Address
13516 Christanna Highway Lawrenceville, VA 23868 |
Contact Info
Mrs. Dixie W Daniel, Tourism Coordinator [email protected] Phone: Brunswick Byways Visitor Center (434)-848-2728 Brunswick County Government Office (434)-848-3107 |
The Brunswick County LOVEwork is located on the lawn at the Brunswick Byways Visitor Center.
The first ever Brunswick LOVEwork was unveiled at a special ceremony hosted by the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors in April 2019.
L -(wood) represents the prominent timber and forestry industry found in Brunswick County
(Wood donated by Lawrenceville Building Supply)
O- (stew pot) represents Brunswick as the original home of Brunswick Stew
V- (tobacco leaves) Brunswick has a strong presence in agriculture
E- (brick) represents brick which can be found throughout our historic structures in downtown Lawrenceville,
and represents our long term commercial industry that calls Brunswick home, Lawrenceville Brick.
(Brick donated by Lawrenceville Brick/Redland Brick)
Visitors are encouraged to capture the LOVEwork and post to their social sites using the hashtag, #LOVEBrunswick
The first ever Brunswick LOVEwork was unveiled at a special ceremony hosted by the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors in April 2019.
L -(wood) represents the prominent timber and forestry industry found in Brunswick County
(Wood donated by Lawrenceville Building Supply)
O- (stew pot) represents Brunswick as the original home of Brunswick Stew
V- (tobacco leaves) Brunswick has a strong presence in agriculture
E- (brick) represents brick which can be found throughout our historic structures in downtown Lawrenceville,
and represents our long term commercial industry that calls Brunswick home, Lawrenceville Brick.
(Brick donated by Lawrenceville Brick/Redland Brick)
Visitors are encouraged to capture the LOVEwork and post to their social sites using the hashtag, #LOVEBrunswick