Guidebook for Afton
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful scenery. In summertime, great concerts in the great outdoors at "Starry Nights" events.
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Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnBeautiful scenery. In summertime, great concerts in the great outdoors at "Starry Nights" events.
Friendly tasting room, summer concerts, beautiful surroundings.
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Afton Mountain Vineyards
234 Vineyard LnFriendly tasting room, summer concerts, beautiful surroundings.
Award winning beer, good food, great outdoor dining area.
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Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdAward winning beer, good food, great outdoor dining area.
Another local brewery offering live music and an eclectic assortment of micro-brews
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Wild Wolf Brewing Company
2461 Rockfish Valley HwyAnother local brewery offering live music and an eclectic assortment of micro-brews
Lovely grounds, some of the best wine of the Monticello region
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Pollak Vineyards
330 Newtown RdLovely grounds, some of the best wine of the Monticello region
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmNice vineyard with polo matches on summer weekends.
Starr Hill Brewery
5391 Three Notch'd RdOne of the original local breweries
Great brewery with frequent live music, housed in an awesome post-and-beam lodge
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Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunGreat brewery with frequent live music, housed in an awesome post-and-beam lodge
Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley HwyLocally crafted vodka, gin, whiskey, and bourbon
Hard cider made from locally sourced apples. Stop by for a tasting in their beautiful, expansive new tasting room.
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Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley HwyHard cider made from locally sourced apples. Stop by for a tasting in their beautiful, expansive new tasting room.
Another local vineyard offering tastings, lovely scenery, and fun summer events (including an annual oyster roast)
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Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville RdAnother local vineyard offering tastings, lovely scenery, and fun summer events (including an annual oyster roast)
Sightseeing
Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayGreat short (but steep) hike to a spectacular overlook.
The University of Virginia -- one of the most beautiful college campuses in the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage site
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University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NThe University of Virginia -- one of the most beautiful college campuses in the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage site
900 Stagecoach Rd
900 Stagecoach RoadThe Appalachian Trail is just steps away from the cottage
Everything Else
Rockfish Gap
Scenic vistas, hikes galore, wildlife
Skyline drive
Stunning fall foliage, scenic vistas, hikes galore, wildlife
Wintergreen Resort
39 Mountain Inn LoopGreat skiing, hiking trails.
One of my favorite hikes in Virginia, Spy Rock is a great hike and rock scramble up to 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains.
Spy Rock Rd
One of my favorite hikes in Virginia, Spy Rock is a great hike and rock scramble up to 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains.
Food Scene
Tiny, quaint, and incredibly cozy restaurant with a great wine selection.
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Basic Necessities
2226 Rockfish Valley HwyTiny, quaint, and incredibly cozy restaurant with a great wine selection.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful plays set in a stunning recreation of Shakespeare's own Blackfriar's playhouse, the first indoor theater in the English-speaking world
American Shakespeare Center Administrative Offices
20 S New StWonderful plays set in a stunning recreation of Shakespeare's own Blackfriar's playhouse, the first indoor theater in the English-speaking world
Essentials
Quaint, gourmet country market with local bread, cheese, wine, and basic staples. They also make some delicious sandwiches.
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Greenwood Gourmet Grocery
6701 Rockfish Gap TurnpikeQuaint, gourmet country market with local bread, cheese, wine, and basic staples. They also make some delicious sandwiches.
Shopping
If you need to pick up some groceries or other items and want to use a big-box store instead of a local market, here is where you'll find them -- WalMart, Target, ABC store, Fast-food, it's all here.
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Walmart Supercenter
171 Burgess RdIf you need to pick up some groceries or other items and want to use a big-box store instead of a local market, here is where you'll find them -- WalMart, Target, ABC store, Fast-food, it's all here.