Wytheville, Virginia: The First Lady of Hot Dogs
Millions of Skeeter-Dogs have been served to hungry travelers since 1925. Added importance: future First Lady Mrs. Woodrow Wilson was born in the apartment upstairs. Historical marker outside, display inside.
Skeeter's World Famous Hot Dogs
- Address:
- 165 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA
- Directions:
- Skeeter's World Famous Hot Dogs. Downtown. I-81 exit 73. Drive west on US Hwy 11/Main St. for about two miles. You'll see Skeeter's on the left.
- Hours:
- M-F 9-5:30, Sa 9-5 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 276-228-2611
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Do not miss this stop! It's a classic hot dog shop, with friendly staff and great dogs. Small display about First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson.
I found varying open/closed information online, so I suggest you call before venturing that way.
[JaybeeYell, 07/14/2025]Skeeter's World Famous Hot Dogs
Sign on the door reads, "Due to staffing issues we are closed until further notice."
[R, 08/18/2024]
Unnaturally red but delicious, nonetheless.
[Glen Carter, 11/26/2023]
Didn't have enough time to properly see everything, but it was worth the short break from I-81 driving. You can do the whole downtown in about an hour. And don't forget to go downstairs for the hot dogs!
[Jobu, 06/28/2020]In a midtown building, First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson was born upstairs, Skeeter's World Famous Hot Dogs later moved in downstairs.
Super neat place! And easy on the budget. And the food is good. The town resembles the small towns in the movies, with a lot to offer.
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Skeeter's is of historical importance because future First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson was born upstairs in the same building, although it's unclear if she liked hot dogs.