1514 Main Street, Altavista, VA 24517 / (434) 369-1076
Avoca, the principal architectural landmark of the Town of Altavista, is an American Queen Anne-style house, designed by architect J.M.B. Lewis and built in 1901. Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Avoca is the home site of Revolutionary Patriot Colonel Charles Lynch. The current house celebrated its centennial in 2001 with a yearlong celebration. It is open to the public for tours from mid-April through mid-October each year. The house contains a unique collection of local antiques, including Native American artifacts and Civil War memorabilia. Avoca also hosts an annual wine festival in late September.
