Paradise Mountain’s guidebook
Views/Nature/Beauty
For this expansive view of the Afton Mountain area, drive hwy 250 from Crozet to Rockfish Gap, watching for the scenic overlook pulloff on the left.
6 locals recommend
Rockfish Gap
For this expansive view of the Afton Mountain area, drive hwy 250 from Crozet to Rockfish Gap, watching for the scenic overlook pulloff on the left.
While Shenandoah Natl Park charges a fee, the Blue Ridge Pkwy is free, and full of hiking trails. There is a list of popular hikes in your space & my husband can advise you as well.
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayWhile Shenandoah Natl Park charges a fee, the Blue Ridge Pkwy is free, and full of hiking trails. There is a list of popular hikes in your space & my husband can advise you as well.
Vineyard/Brewery
This vineyard is a local favorite and only 5 minutes away. There are outside tables & chairs for enjoying the mountain views while enjoying wine. On summer Sundays, the vineyard hosts free regional polo matches, for which people set up picnics, chairs & tent canopies to watch. King Family delivers wine in golf cars, creating a fun, mellow party.
259 locals recommend
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmThis vineyard is a local favorite and only 5 minutes away. There are outside tables & chairs for enjoying the mountain views while enjoying wine. On summer Sundays, the vineyard hosts free regional polo matches, for which people set up picnics, chairs & tent canopies to watch. King Family delivers wine in golf cars, creating a fun, mellow party.
This has become quite the local hangout. There's an outdoor fire for cool weather, a stack of railcars that provide outdoor shade in summer, food, drinks, and great music almost every night.
97 locals recommend
Pro Re Nata Brewery
6135 Rockfish Gap TurnpikeThis has become quite the local hangout. There's an outdoor fire for cool weather, a stack of railcars that provide outdoor shade in summer, food, drinks, and great music almost every night.
Take a step back in time and try mead! (wine from fermented honey instead of grapes) This winery also creates many flavorful wines from numerous types of fruit grown onsite.
77 locals recommend
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery
2800 Berry Hill RdTake a step back in time and try mead! (wine from fermented honey instead of grapes) This winery also creates many flavorful wines from numerous types of fruit grown onsite.
Pippin Hill has the most beautiful gardens through which you can stroll while drinking their wine.
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdPippin Hill has the most beautiful gardens through which you can stroll while drinking their wine.
Food scene
Eat a traditional pizza or try something different like our favorites the Buff Orpington and the Lil Mermaid
65 locals recommend
Dr. Ho's Humble Pie
4916 Plank Rd Eat a traditional pizza or try something different like our favorites the Buff Orpington and the Lil Mermaid
Despite the very casual atmosphere, the chef has won local restaurant competitions for multiple years in a row. Labor shortages everywhere may impact quality of service though (all restaurants, not just this one).
60 locals recommend
Fardowners
5773 The SquareDespite the very casual atmosphere, the chef has won local restaurant competitions for multiple years in a row. Labor shortages everywhere may impact quality of service though (all restaurants, not just this one).
Food, beer, music and views, this place has it all. 12 minutes from Paradise Mountain, a local fav. Labor shortages everywhere may impact quality of service though (all restaurants, not just this one)
358 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdFood, beer, music and views, this place has it all. 12 minutes from Paradise Mountain, a local fav. Labor shortages everywhere may impact quality of service though (all restaurants, not just this one)
Paradise Mountain
Paradise Mountain
793 Clifton TrailMany things to enjoy onsite during your stay at Paradise Mountain.
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More Local Things to Do or See
This small town is the site for many activities, and is SO close to so many other places to go! Check out the local Artisan shop, housed in the historic train depot.
26 locals recommend
Crozet
This small town is the site for many activities, and is SO close to so many other places to go! Check out the local Artisan shop, housed in the historic train depot.
The nuns at this unique monastery sell handmade gouda cheese wheels to the public as a means of self support. Most locals don't even know this local treasure!
8 locals recommend
Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
3365 Monastery DrThe nuns at this unique monastery sell handmade gouda cheese wheels to the public as a means of self support. Most locals don't even know this local treasure!
This historic tunnel was cut through the Blue Ridge mountains just a few miles from Paradise Mountain. It was opened in 2021 as a walking trail, and is a local favorite for a cooler summer walk. Bring a flashlight! (There's one in your apartment kitchen at Paradise Mountain)
57 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, East Trailhead
215 Afton Depot LnThis historic tunnel was cut through the Blue Ridge mountains just a few miles from Paradise Mountain. It was opened in 2021 as a walking trail, and is a local favorite for a cooler summer walk. Bring a flashlight! (There's one in your apartment kitchen at Paradise Mountain)