Travel Industry
2008 Traveler Industry Statistics for Nelson County Virginia *
Traveler spending
$161 million
Payroll attributed to travel-related businesses
$28 million
Travel employment
1,598 people
Local Tax Receipts
$4.946,594
* data courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation
The visitors bureau staff has identified that the primary reason people want to visit Nelson County is for scenic beauty, love of nature, wineries and breweries and to enjoy outdoor recreation. Most tourism-related businesses state that their market comes from urban areas: Northern Virginia/DC, Richmond and Virginia Beach/Norfolk area as well as Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Combining agricultural experiences with heritage
preservation is a strong focus of the tourism product.