Diana's Guidebook
Food Scene
Bald Top Brewing Co.
1830 Thrift RdBeautiful brewery
Bavarian Chef has been a long time favorite in our family for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. The food is always incredible, staff is always very friendly, and reasonably priced. I guarantee you will not leave hungry!!!
83 locals recommend
Bavarian Chef
5102 S Seminole TrailBavarian Chef has been a long time favorite in our family for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. The food is always incredible, staff is always very friendly, and reasonably priced. I guarantee you will not leave hungry!!!
Blue Quartz Winery
2585 S F T Valley RdAlso have horseback riding through the Vineyard
Mountain Run Winery
10753 Mountain Run Lake RdMany friends have raved about the house wine
Many wonderful hand-made treats and goodies. Right next to Lake Pelham and boat rentals so you grab some snacks before or after your time on the lake.
22 locals recommend
Ole Country Store & Bakery
18019 Country Store DrMany wonderful hand-made treats and goodies. Right next to Lake Pelham and boat rentals so you grab some snacks before or after your time on the lake.
Beautiful winery and Tap 29 brewhouse is also located here
59 locals recommend
Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery
154 Winery LnBeautiful winery and Tap 29 brewhouse is also located here
Beautiful little winery, seating is outside so come prepared for the weather.
43 locals recommend
Revalation Vineyards
2710 Hebron Valley RdBeautiful little winery, seating is outside so come prepared for the weather.
Tap 29 Brewery
154 Winery LaneLocated at Prince Michel Vineyard
You don't see many Tastee Freez's around anymore. Great place for burgers and ice cream
7 locals recommend
Tastee Freez
2741 S Seminole TrailYou don't see many Tastee Freez's around anymore. Great place for burgers and ice cream
Wonderful country store with all kinds of home-made goodies and treats. They also have goats and other animals you can feed and interact with.
82 locals recommend
Yoders Country Market
2105 S Seminole TrailWonderful country store with all kinds of home-made goodies and treats. They also have goats and other animals you can feed and interact with.
Pet friendly wineries
Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood RdPet friendly
Mountain Run Winery
10753 Mountain Run Lake RdPet friendly
Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery
154 Winery LnPet friendly
Hiking
I've hiked this trail many times, and it amazes me every time. This is a tougher hike and would not be recommended for small children. The terrain gets pretty steep, and many boulders to climb over, under, and around. Once you get to the top, though, it makes it all worth it. There is a fire trail you can use that is much easier but still requires climbing towards the top.
*Effective 3/1/22 they require a ticket/permit to hike this trail due to overcrowding. The permit is $1 per person but needs to be purchased prior to going as there's no cell service at the base. You can find more info at www.nps.gov
23 locals recommend
Old Rag Circuit Hike
Nethers RoadI've hiked this trail many times, and it amazes me every time. This is a tougher hike and would not be recommended for small children. The terrain gets pretty steep, and many boulders to climb over, under, and around. Once you get to the top, though, it makes it all worth it. There is a fire trail you can use that is much easier but still requires climbing towards the top.
*Effective 3/1/22 they require a ticket/permit to hike this trail due to overcrowding. The permit is $1 per person but needs to be purchased prior to going as there's no cell service at the base. You can find more info at www.nps.gov
Beautiful trails that are fairly easy to navigate. There are many amazing spots for pictures. The lower falls are the easiest to get to but the upper falls do get steeper and have a more rugged terrain. The cell service is very spotty heading towards Graves Mountain, may want to download directions beforehand.
36 locals recommend
White Oak Canyon
187 Chad Berry LnBeautiful trails that are fairly easy to navigate. There are many amazing spots for pictures. The lower falls are the easiest to get to but the upper falls do get steeper and have a more rugged terrain. The cell service is very spotty heading towards Graves Mountain, may want to download directions beforehand.
Outdoors
Graves Mountain is a beautiful place to visit, pass it on the way to hiking trails. The cell service is spotty so I would download directions prior to going. Different times throughout the year they have different events, like fireworks on the 4th, Apple festival in the fall, bluegrass music, etc. They also offer horseback riding.
45 locals recommend
Graves Mountain Lodge
Old Blue Ridge TurnpikeGraves Mountain is a beautiful place to visit, pass it on the way to hiking trails. The cell service is spotty so I would download directions prior to going. Different times throughout the year they have different events, like fireworks on the 4th, Apple festival in the fall, bluegrass music, etc. They also offer horseback riding.
Lake Pelham
Beautiful lake that offers paddle boats and kayak rentals.
Beautiful park with many walking trails for kids and pets. Playgrounds for kids and a dog park for the pets. You can also fish and feed the ducks.
14 locals recommend
Mountain Run Lake Park
16283 J B Carpenter Jr DrBeautiful park with many walking trails for kids and pets. Playgrounds for kids and a dog park for the pets. You can also fish and feed the ducks.
If you're really feeling adventurous Skydive Orange is a great place to go. My husband went a few years ago and everyone was very friendly and professional. He got an amazing video to remember the moment!
10 locals recommend
Skydive Orange
11269 Bloomsbury RdIf you're really feeling adventurous Skydive Orange is a great place to go. My husband went a few years ago and everyone was very friendly and professional. He got an amazing video to remember the moment!
Sightseeing
James Madison's Montpelier
11350 Constitution HwyGreat piece of history
Amazing natural wonders to see and the drive to get there over the mountain is just as beautiful!
432 locals recommend
Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdAmazing natural wonders to see and the drive to get there over the mountain is just as beautiful!
Skyline Caverns
10344 Stonewall Jackson HwyAmazing natural wonders to see
Horseback riding
Circle B Stable
5395 Apple Tree LnHorseback riding through Blue Quartz Winery, overlooking Old Rag Mountain
6 locals recommend
Fieldstone Trails
2585 S F T Valley RdHorseback riding through Blue Quartz Winery, overlooking Old Rag Mountain
Grave's Mountain Stables
80 Apple Tree LaneWant to see the views but not hike, try horseback riding instead.
Pet spa
if your pooch needs some pampering during your trip. The puppy shop is also located next door
Willow Hill Pet Salon & Resort L.L.C
160 Kirtley Rdif your pooch needs some pampering during your trip. The puppy shop is also located next door