Restaurants and Activities
Wine and Beer Favorites
Local wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries.
Good food, good beer, and family friendly outdoor eating spaces. It is popular and may be crowded.
358 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdGood food, good beer, and family friendly outdoor eating spaces. It is popular and may be crowded.
Our favorite winery - four family members are wine club members here!
133 locals recommend
Afton Mountain Vineyards
234 Vineyard LnOur favorite winery - four family members are wine club members here!
Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley HwyLocal distillery
Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley HwyA beautiful place with great cider.
Sightseeing
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnOur guests with children recommended this.
The newest state park in Virginia! The stone bridge is amazing.
88 locals recommend
Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyThe newest state park in Virginia! The stone bridge is amazing.
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyA must see. And I work there, so I can give you inside tips.
Just up the road. The lake is fun and there are hiking trails.
68 locals recommend
Sherando Lake Recreation Area
96 Sherando Lake RdJust up the road. The lake is fun and there are hiking trails.
The Skyline Drive goes across the mountaintops of Shenandoah National Park. It's a great drive. And there is hIking, stunning views, blackberry ice cream - so many things to see and do in this national treasure. Don't forget to stop for popcorn at Kings before you hit the road ...
31 locals recommend
Skyline Drive Scenic Roadway, South Terminus
Skyline DriveThe Skyline Drive goes across the mountaintops of Shenandoah National Park. It's a great drive. And there is hIking, stunning views, blackberry ice cream - so many things to see and do in this national treasure. Don't forget to stop for popcorn at Kings before you hit the road ...
There is no fee if you head south. The Blue Ridge Parkway offers everything that the Skyline Drive does! Great views, hiking and popcorn!
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayThere is no fee if you head south. The Blue Ridge Parkway offers everything that the Skyline Drive does! Great views, hiking and popcorn!
This newly open trail through the Claudius Crozet Tunnel is amazing. Its a mile through the tunnel. Take a flashlight and wear walking shoes as the trail is gravel. Wonderful for families!
46 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel TrailThis newly open trail through the Claudius Crozet Tunnel is amazing. Its a mile through the tunnel. Take a flashlight and wear walking shoes as the trail is gravel. Wonderful for families!
Wintergreen Resort
39 Mountain Inn LoopSkiing and snowtubing are close by. (And golf and tennis.)
Rivanna River Company
1520 E High StFun on the river!
James River Reeling & Rafting
265 Ferry StFun on the river!
Food scene
Alex's Tacos
250 East Main StreetAuthentic, delicious.
Delicious. Pick them up and bring them back to the cottage with you.
15 locals recommend
Réunion Bakery & Espresso
26 S New StDelicious. Pick them up and bring them back to the cottage with you.
More deliciousness. OPen from 11-4. They sell out regularly - order early! Savory pies and sweet pies. Their menu is on Facebook.
Firkin Pie Company
310 Kalorama StMore deliciousness. OPen from 11-4. They sell out regularly - order early! Savory pies and sweet pies. Their menu is on Facebook.
They have eat in and a porch for outside. Great local place. The owner is a pastry chef and made our daughter's wedding cake.
12 locals recommend
Paris Cake Company/table 44
300 Church StThey have eat in and a porch for outside. Great local place. The owner is a pastry chef and made our daughter's wedding cake.
D & L Donuts
240 N Central AveI highly recommend the apple fritters. Highly.
For a special dinner. Definitely a cloth napkin place! We recommend reservations.
47 locals recommend
Zynodoa Restaurant
115 E Beverley StFor a special dinner. Definitely a cloth napkin place! We recommend reservations.
Stella Bella & Lucy's
327 W Main StBrunch and lunch. Terrific food.
Troyers Fruit and Produce Farm
66 Conner RdGreat local produce. They have a corn maze in the fall.