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41. Visit the native plant Butterfly Garden.

The native plant Butterfly Garden helps with natural pollination in Pleasant Grove Park.

Take a self-guide nature hike.

The self-guided nature hike starts at the kiosk behind the caretaker's house.

58. Visit the Nature Room at Pleasant Grove House.

The Nature Room at Pleasant Grove House has interpretive exhibits including mounted native hawks, owls and other birds.

34. Catch your grandkid a bluegill at Tufton Pond.

Tufton Pond, located inside the Lake Monticello Community, has a fishing pier along with shoreline to fish from. Call ahead because Lake Monticello is a private, gated community.

30. View historical farming tools at the Farm Hertiage Museum.

The Fluvanna Farm Heritage Museum equipment and displays demonstrate the legacy of Fluvanna’s agricultural history, highlighting collections of antique farm equipment and more. 

19. Pay your taxes at the Treasurer's Office.

The Treasurer's Office is part of the Court Square complex. The building is shared with the Commissioner of the Revenue. Taxes are typically due on June 5 and December 5 of each year.

12. Enjoy the exhibits at the Old Stone Jail Museum.

Old Stone Jail Museum was built in 1828, designed by General John Hartwell Cocke and built by John G. Hughes. The early minutes of the County Court indicate that a “sufficient Gaol” was needed. In 1963 the “Gaol” was opened as the museum for the permanent collection of Fluvanna historical artifacts. 

45. Peruse Fluvanna History at Maggie’s House.

Maggie’s House is located in the center of Fluvanna’s county seat, Palmyra. It is next to the Old Stone Jail Museum and the the new Courthouse. Parking is available in the vicinity. Parking for persons with disabilities is available in the parking of the new Courthouse and in front of Maggie’s House.

63. Enjoy a Pink Lady from Fruit Hill Orchard.

Fruit Hill Orchard offers a range of local delights, including a variety of apples (both pick your own and pre-picked), baked goods, canned goods, honey, cider, peaches, tomatoes, produce and gifts. Fruit Hill not only want to provide a fun, wholesome, and family friendly environment, but also to educate customers about where their produce comes from. They believe it’s important to shake the hand that grows your food, and cannot wait to welcome you and your family to the orchard for a day of fun!

22. Taste a peach or heirloom tomato a Fruit Hill Orchard.

Fruit Hill Orchard offers a range of local delights, including a variety of apples (both pick your own and pre-picked), baked goods, canned goods, honey, cider, peaches, tomatoes, produce and gifts. Fruit Hill not only want to provide a fun, wholesome, and family friendly environment, but also to educate customers about where their produce comes from. They believe it’s important to shake the hand that grows your food, and cannot wait to welcome you and your family to the orchard for a day of fun!

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