Local Activities
First Watch
The place we had our first date. Great for breakfast or brunch.
Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market
We enjoy this place for their fruit picking, cider donuts, peach ice cream, and the spectacular mountain views.
Mint Springs Park
A great county park to sit back and relax or take a hike to enjoy beautiful views nature has to offer.
Shenandoah National Park
Take a hike along the Shenandoah Trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Carters Mountain
A great family friendly place with fresh fruit (apple picking), cider donuts, a Bold Rock tasting room, a country store and bakery, and great views of Charlottesville. This is a sister property to Chiles Peach Orchard. Sorry, Fido is not welcomed.
Blue Mountain Brewery
Family friendly brewery with outdoor seating (great views) and great food. Bring Fido, too!
Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery
A local, family friendly Cidery with light snacks and drinks, a place to hang out, and enjoy the views.
Silverback Distillery
Silverback Distillery is the only mother-daughter distilling duo in the nation crafting high quality, award-winning spirits. Silverback offers a unique visitor experience including cocktail flights, barrel smoked cocktails, or whiskey served neat, however you fancy your tasting, the distillery offers a chest-thumping good time. From the refreshing, citrus-forward Strange Monkey Gin to real honey-liqueur infused Blackback Rye Whiskey to the "ultimate butterscotch bomb" Blackback Bourbon, Silverback Distillery strives to produce distinct, flavorful spirits from a unique mix of local grains, mountain water and good ol' American craft(woman)ship.
King Family Vineyards
King Family Vineyards has been touted as one of the best wineries in Virginia. Their wines have won dozens of top awards and embody the rich, beautiful, and complex history of American wine.
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson's home and the image on the back on the US nickel. Tour the grounds and/or his home.
Downtown Mall
A pedestrian street full of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and hotels, including: -Paramont Theater -Ting Pavalion -Decades Arcade (go play the wooden pinball machine) -Escape Room -Bagby's Sandwhiches -Kilwins (ice cream and other treats) -Whiskey Jar (good food, full spirits menu) -Citizen Burger -Omni Hotel -Residence Inn