The scenery is exquisite and the experience of floating down the James River is truly relaxing. Just let the current carry your inner tube. Chief Pilot Rick Behr, a licensed commercial balloon pilot with more than 3,000 hours of experience, will fly you over scenic Charlottesville and surrounding green fields and woodlands of Albemarle County. Flights are every day at sunrise April 1 through Dec. 1 and in March by appointment. Evening flights are also available.
Trips average an hour.
Reservations are recommended, especially for weekends. Museum Va. Rt. This museum is dedicated to Nelson County native Earl Hamner Jr., the creator of the hit TV show, and his wonderful family. The museum, in the school where the Hamners studied, is a grouping of sets from the series, with actual scripts, photos and memorabilia. Kids can see videos of special shows and interviews with Hamner and the cast.