Shenandoah Valley
Walk/Hike
This park is located about 1.5 miles on the same road as our home. It is an off leash dog walking area with some slight hills. Many people choose to run in this area as well and there are mile markers. Our dog loves all the smells and there is a bit of a view of the mountains in all directions when you are on top of the hill.
Coyner Springs Park
2091 Lyndhurst RdThis park is located about 1.5 miles on the same road as our home. It is an off leash dog walking area with some slight hills. Many people choose to run in this area as well and there are mile markers. Our dog loves all the smells and there is a bit of a view of the mountains in all directions when you are on top of the hill.
You can either drive (plug it into the GPS) or walk to this park by taking River Road all the way down. The river runs through this park as well and our dog loves to swim here too. There is a playground and a public pool (for a fee) in the summer months.
8 locals recommend
Ridgeview Park
700 S Magnolia AveYou can either drive (plug it into the GPS) or walk to this park by taking River Road all the way down. The river runs through this park as well and our dog loves to swim here too. There is a playground and a public pool (for a fee) in the summer months.
Sightseeing
If hiking is not your thing, Shenandoah National Park has many beautiful overlooks you can drive to and stop at for some great photos or to have a picnic! The Blue Ridge Parkway is also known for its beauty. In addition, there are two scenic overlooks on I-64 as you head toward Charlottesville.
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayIf hiking is not your thing, Shenandoah National Park has many beautiful overlooks you can drive to and stop at for some great photos or to have a picnic! The Blue Ridge Parkway is also known for its beauty. In addition, there are two scenic overlooks on I-64 as you head toward Charlottesville.
Beer/Wine
This is a bottle shop but they also have some of the best sandwiches in town! You can go here to purchase beer/wine to go or sit and enjoy a drink.
Mister Jamison's
421 W Main StThis is a bottle shop but they also have some of the best sandwiches in town! You can go here to purchase beer/wine to go or sit and enjoy a drink.
There are many in the area! Here are just some of our favorites: Basic City Beer, Seven Arrows, Pro Re Nata, Stable Craft Brewing, Blue Mountain Brewing but there are so many more as well.
48 locals recommend
Basic City Beer Co.
1010 E Main StThere are many in the area! Here are just some of our favorites: Basic City Beer, Seven Arrows, Pro Re Nata, Stable Craft Brewing, Blue Mountain Brewing but there are so many more as well.
There are many in the area! Here are just some of our favorites: Basic City Beer, Seven Arrows, Pro Re Nata, Stable Craft Brewing, Blue Mountain Brewing but there are so many more as well.
17 locals recommend
Seven Arrows Brewing Company
2508 Jefferson HwyThere are many in the area! Here are just some of our favorites: Basic City Beer, Seven Arrows, Pro Re Nata, Stable Craft Brewing, Blue Mountain Brewing but there are so many more as well.
There are many in the area! Here are just some of our favorites: Basic City Beer, Seven Arrows, Pro Re Nata, Stable Craft Brewing, Blue Mountain Brewing but there are so many more as well.
97 locals recommend
Pro Re Nata Brewery
6135 Rockfish Gap TurnpikeThere are many in the area! Here are just some of our favorites: Basic City Beer, Seven Arrows, Pro Re Nata, Stable Craft Brewing, Blue Mountain Brewing but there are so many more as well.
Virginia 151
Virginia 151There is a whole trail of wineries called the Nelson 151 Trail.
Purple Wolf Vineyard
2644 Cross Keys RdThis is a winery and a lavender farm with some unique gifts.
Coffee
One of our favorite local places is The French Press in downtown. It has a neat little vibe and WiFi.
13 locals recommend
The French Press
134 N Wayne AveOne of our favorite local places is The French Press in downtown. It has a neat little vibe and WiFi.
Others
Coffee, food, shop with uniques gifts, beer, wine. I say this one is a must to visit if you have the time!
22 locals recommend
Valley Pike Farm Market
3494 Lee HwyCoffee, food, shop with uniques gifts, beer, wine. I say this one is a must to visit if you have the time!