Joe & Leigh Anne's Canna Cottage Guidebook
Recreation
Again, the Blue Ridge has scenic views, drives, awesome hikes, picnicking, and more, for the outdoor adventurer.
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayAgain, the Blue Ridge has scenic views, drives, awesome hikes, picnicking, and more, for the outdoor adventurer.
Hiking, fishing, picnicking, swimming* (*seasonally,) boating, and relaxation, are some of the perks of this nearby lovely county park.
47 locals recommend
Mint Springs Valley Park
6659 Mint Springs ParkHiking, fishing, picnicking, swimming* (*seasonally,) boating, and relaxation, are some of the perks of this nearby lovely county park.
Kayak, fish, (no motor engines, though,) SUP, wildlife, picnic, large space to play frisbee, grill and gather.
19 locals recommend
Beaver Creek Reservoir Park
4365 Beaver Creek ParkKayak, fish, (no motor engines, though,) SUP, wildlife, picnic, large space to play frisbee, grill and gather.
Swimming holes, hiking, fishing, picnic, wildlife- a treasured local fav spot.
17 locals recommend
Sugar Hollow Dam and Reservoir
Sugar Hollow RoadSwimming holes, hiking, fishing, picnic, wildlife- a treasured local fav spot.
Lake Albemarle
Local fishing lake- great for relaxing, fishing, and boating.
This is a quiet, secluded spot for hiking and wildlife. It is a county park that often gets overlooked as it is slightly out of the way. I love the solitude and hikes here.
18 locals recommend
Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve
This is a quiet, secluded spot for hiking and wildlife. It is a county park that often gets overlooked as it is slightly out of the way. I love the solitude and hikes here.
WIldrock is ideal for families as an outdoor playscape and naturally beautiful spot. It has unique programs, and aims to help all foster and keep their connection to nature. We love to visit Wildrock as a family, and we go with fields trips from school, too!
13 locals recommend
Wildrock
6600 Blackwells Hollow RdWIldrock is ideal for families as an outdoor playscape and naturally beautiful spot. It has unique programs, and aims to help all foster and keep their connection to nature. We love to visit Wildrock as a family, and we go with fields trips from school, too!
Excellent local park with lots of adjoining trail circuits. Offers a pool (must pay or be members, we believe,) basketball hoops, tennis courts, baseball and soccer play areas, playground areas for kids, 2 dog park areas (small and large dogs,) and hosts great local arts, crafts, and beer festivals, among other fun events.
Claudius Crozet Pk, Crozet, VA 22932, USA
Excellent local park with lots of adjoining trail circuits. Offers a pool (must pay or be members, we believe,) basketball hoops, tennis courts, baseball and soccer play areas, playground areas for kids, 2 dog park areas (small and large dogs,) and hosts great local arts, crafts, and beer festivals, among other fun events.
Winery
AWESOME family owned local winery. Their wines are LOVELY, and they are a must visit, if you are a wine lover.
63 locals recommend
Stinson Vineyards
4744 Sugar Hollow RdAWESOME family owned local winery. Their wines are LOVELY, and they are a must visit, if you are a wine lover.
Secluded, sweet little local winery- locally family owned/operated.
43 locals recommend
White Hall Vineyards
5282 Sugar Ridge RdSecluded, sweet little local winery- locally family owned/operated.
Gorgeous spot with delightful wines and views. Awesome to bring a picnic and family for outside enjoyment.
67 locals recommend
Grace Estate Winery
5273 Mt Juliet FarmGorgeous spot with delightful wines and views. Awesome to bring a picnic and family for outside enjoyment.
Cute local winery, family operated/owned, farmed. Local music is offered quite often
31 locals recommend
Knight's Gambit Vineyard
218 Knole Farm LnCute local winery, family operated/owned, farmed. Local music is offered quite often
Wow- honestly, this place is STUNNINGLY beautiful. The wine is outstanding, there is polo on Sundays (seasonally,) and it is family owned/run for many years. A true local favorite.
259 locals recommend
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmWow- honestly, this place is STUNNINGLY beautiful. The wine is outstanding, there is polo on Sundays (seasonally,) and it is family owned/run for many years. A true local favorite.
A great spot to stop for a nice slightly out of the way sip and relaxation. Wonderful wines and the staff is excellent.
73 locals recommend
Pollak Vineyards
330 Newtown RdA great spot to stop for a nice slightly out of the way sip and relaxation. Wonderful wines and the staff is excellent.
This winery is truly unique and one not to be missed. Family owned and built from the ground up, it is fashioned after the greenhouse style of indoor gardening and boasts the MOST LOVELY tropical plants and garden you will find in VA. The family is a vintner/ chocolatier duo, who have dedicated many years to making this gorgeous spot a treasure of a local spot. Their wine, chocolates, and the space, are fabulous.
76 locals recommend
Glass House Winery
5898 Free Union RdThis winery is truly unique and one not to be missed. Family owned and built from the ground up, it is fashioned after the greenhouse style of indoor gardening and boasts the MOST LOVELY tropical plants and garden you will find in VA. The family is a vintner/ chocolatier duo, who have dedicated many years to making this gorgeous spot a treasure of a local spot. Their wine, chocolates, and the space, are fabulous.
This is a cute spot for wine and has delicious views of the area. It also has a resort and is a popular wedding destination. We have enjoyed many a wonderful wedding, retreat, family pictures, picnics, and made great memories here.
11 locals recommend
Mountfair Vineyards
4875 Fox Mountain RdThis is a cute spot for wine and has delicious views of the area. It also has a resort and is a popular wedding destination. We have enjoyed many a wonderful wedding, retreat, family pictures, picnics, and made great memories here.
Brewery
We love our Starr Hill around these parts! If you are a beer fan, this is a must stop! They have rotating food trucks on site as well, so you can enjoy some good bites with your brews.
96 locals recommend
Starr Hill Brewery
5391 Three Notch'd RdWe love our Starr Hill around these parts! If you are a beer fan, this is a must stop! They have rotating food trucks on site as well, so you can enjoy some good bites with your brews.
Oh yeah! DB, all the way. This is a bit of a drive, but totally worth it. Fantastic brews, food, a huge space for both indoor and outdoor vibes. A campground is connected, for extra fun. DB hosts lots of fun music and outdoor events in our community.
326 locals recommend
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunOh yeah! DB, all the way. This is a bit of a drive, but totally worth it. Fantastic brews, food, a huge space for both indoor and outdoor vibes. A campground is connected, for extra fun. DB hosts lots of fun music and outdoor events in our community.
This family owned/operated brewery is one we've watched grow and blossom over many years of living here. The family who owns it are lovely folks, and are expert brewers. There is a good amount of outdoor seating, corn hole, it's dog-friendly, and they host many seasonally awesome events throughout the year. Super family friendly as well!
358 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdThis family owned/operated brewery is one we've watched grow and blossom over many years of living here. The family who owns it are lovely folks, and are expert brewers. There is a good amount of outdoor seating, corn hole, it's dog-friendly, and they host many seasonally awesome events throughout the year. Super family friendly as well!
Three Notch'd has outstanding brews, solid eats, and a nice vibe to enjoy. In Charlottesville, just a short drive, it is a great stop if you enjoy visiting local breweries. My hubby loves their 40 mile IPA, among others!
80 locals recommend
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
520 2nd St SEThree Notch'd has outstanding brews, solid eats, and a nice vibe to enjoy. In Charlottesville, just a short drive, it is a great stop if you enjoy visiting local breweries. My hubby loves their 40 mile IPA, among others!
Another cool brewery that we recommend if this is on your to do list. Easy beers, and a fun place to enjoy!
35 locals recommend
Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston AveAnother cool brewery that we recommend if this is on your to do list. Easy beers, and a fun place to enjoy!
Awesome beer, plenty of bar food to choose from, solid local music scene with special music opening more and more.
*Outstanding cocktail bar at the top of the venue in the small white house. This is actually also part of the brewery but most people don't know about it, or overlook it. They have excellent craft cocktails and you can get all of the same food and more in a more intimate (great for dates,) environment.
48 locals recommend
Basic City Beer Co.
1010 E Main StAwesome beer, plenty of bar food to choose from, solid local music scene with special music opening more and more.
*Outstanding cocktail bar at the top of the venue in the small white house. This is actually also part of the brewery but most people don't know about it, or overlook it. They have excellent craft cocktails and you can get all of the same food and more in a more intimate (great for dates,) environment.
Orchard
This delightful local orchard has been a Crozet gem for decades. The Henley's have run it for as long as anyone can remember. :) It is a simple, lovely orchard for peach picking or apples, during season. There is outdoor seating, and is a quaint spot to enjoy!
19 locals recommend
Henley's Orchard
2192 Holly Hill FarmThis delightful local orchard has been a Crozet gem for decades. The Henley's have run it for as long as anyone can remember. :) It is a simple, lovely orchard for peach picking or apples, during season. There is outdoor seating, and is a quaint spot to enjoy!
This spot is a true local favorite. They have everything from strawberries in the spring, to peaches and blueberries in the summer, to apples and pumpkins and hay rides in the fall. There is the MOST DELISH ice cream on site, along with a great small market inside. It is locally owned and a great place for family, couples, groups, or visitors who just happen by.
91 locals recommend
Chiles Peach Orchard
1351 Greenwood RdThis spot is a true local favorite. They have everything from strawberries in the spring, to peaches and blueberries in the summer, to apples and pumpkins and hay rides in the fall. There is the MOST DELISH ice cream on site, along with a great small market inside. It is locally owned and a great place for family, couples, groups, or visitors who just happen by.
Food scene
The BEST SPOT for Pizza. Period. Long-time family owned and operated, this place is our weak spot for pie, calzones, sandwiches, and more.
89 locals recommend
Crozet Pizza
5794 Three Notched RdThe BEST SPOT for Pizza. Period. Long-time family owned and operated, this place is our weak spot for pie, calzones, sandwiches, and more.
Our "Cheers," of local pub! Family owned and operated, it is a place that we LOVE. I even worked here for 4 years, and I adore this family, their food, and the vibe. The have rotating local beers, fun specials, and a dedicated staff. We love our FD!
60 locals recommend
Fardowners
5773 The SquareOur "Cheers," of local pub! Family owned and operated, it is a place that we LOVE. I even worked here for 4 years, and I adore this family, their food, and the vibe. The have rotating local beers, fun specials, and a dedicated staff. We love our FD!
You want bbq. Stop here. It's a sweet spot for solid bbq, wings, sides, and their fried chicken sandwich is one of my hubby
s fav's. They have a full bar, too, and it is very family friendly. Def in our top 5.
68 locals recommend
Smoked Kitchen & Tap
2025 Library AveYou want bbq. Stop here. It's a sweet spot for solid bbq, wings, sides, and their fried chicken sandwich is one of my hubby
s fav's. They have a full bar, too, and it is very family friendly. Def in our top 5.
Our kids LOVE CC's ice cream and so do we! Another fab local business with SUPER TASTY cones, shakes, and more! They rotate really cool flavors and are a friendly staff.
21 locals recommend
Crozet Creamery
2025 Library AveOur kids LOVE CC's ice cream and so do we! Another fab local business with SUPER TASTY cones, shakes, and more! They rotate really cool flavors and are a friendly staff.
This is a solid little Thai place with a good menu selection. They offer dine in and pick up.
13 locals recommend
Love2Eat Thai Crozet
540 Radford LnThis is a solid little Thai place with a good menu selection. They offer dine in and pick up.
Our favorite Chinese food, by far! They have everything from egg rolls, to lo means, to rice dishes, and authentic entrees.
10 locals recommend
Tea House
325 Four Leaf LnOur favorite Chinese food, by far! They have everything from egg rolls, to lo means, to rice dishes, and authentic entrees.
Sal's is a long time locally owned and family run Italian restaurant. They have pizzas, authentic Italian favorites, and more! Sal's has been a local favorite for decades. :)
36 locals recommend
Sal's Pizza
5752 Three Notched RdSal's is a long time locally owned and family run Italian restaurant. They have pizzas, authentic Italian favorites, and more! Sal's has been a local favorite for decades. :)
Duner's is home to our local chef celebrity, Laura Fonner. Her culinary talents are unrivaled and their food is nothing short of spectacular. More of an upscale dining experience, it is worth it every time we go. They also have delicious apps and some small plates, full bar, and they locally source as much as possible.
62 locals recommend
Duner's
4372 Ivy RdDuner's is home to our local chef celebrity, Laura Fonner. Her culinary talents are unrivaled and their food is nothing short of spectacular. More of an upscale dining experience, it is worth it every time we go. They also have delicious apps and some small plates, full bar, and they locally source as much as possible.
This place was LITERALLY built from the ground up by our dear friend and neighbor. She recently retired after many years of running it, and it was handed over to a longtime staff member, and local Crozetian. They have EXCELLENT coffee, snacks, teas, baked goods, and more. *It is open M-S. The garden areas and outdoor seating are also just delightful!
The Yellow Mug
This place was LITERALLY built from the ground up by our dear friend and neighbor. She recently retired after many years of running it, and it was handed over to a longtime staff member, and local Crozetian. They have EXCELLENT coffee, snacks, teas, baked goods, and more. *It is open M-S. The garden areas and outdoor seating are also just delightful!
Solid little diner, family/locally run, affordable, with a decently comprehensive menu for everyday breakfast and lunch diner fare.
6 locals recommend
Whistlestop Grill
1200 Crozet AveSolid little diner, family/locally run, affordable, with a decently comprehensive menu for everyday breakfast and lunch diner fare.
Great date spot for authentic Italian fare. Solid happy hour, local favorite!
20 locals recommend
Vivace
2244 Ivy RdGreat date spot for authentic Italian fare. Solid happy hour, local favorite!
Cidery
Y'all, I am admittedly NOT the biggest cider fan. THIS cider, is TO DIE FOR. The grapefruit hibiscus is phenomenal. The space they are located in, is the most gorgeous, historic place. We highly recommend it, if you enjoy ciders and cool spots.
42 locals recommend
Potter's Craft Cider
1350 Arrowhead Valley RoadY'all, I am admittedly NOT the biggest cider fan. THIS cider, is TO DIE FOR. The grapefruit hibiscus is phenomenal. The space they are located in, is the most gorgeous, historic place. We highly recommend it, if you enjoy ciders and cool spots.
This is another locally owned, super cool stop, to sip on some refreshing cider. They often have food trucks and such as well, and it is a smaller, chill local business we love to recommend.
76 locals recommend
Blue Toad Hard Cider - Cidery & Farm
462 Winery LnThis is another locally owned, super cool stop, to sip on some refreshing cider. They often have food trucks and such as well, and it is a smaller, chill local business we love to recommend.
Distillery
You like distilled spirits? This is the place to go. They have flights, fun staff, and EXCELLENT drinks. It is a very popular spot and one we enjoy on several occasions each year.
93 locals recommend
Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley HwyYou like distilled spirits? This is the place to go. They have flights, fun staff, and EXCELLENT drinks. It is a very popular spot and one we enjoy on several occasions each year.
Another heady local distillery to enjoy, if you are in the area. Local, chill, and solid drinks, we love to get their products for out of state family who love spirits.
27 locals recommend
Ragged Branch Distillery
1015 Taylors Gap RdAnother heady local distillery to enjoy, if you are in the area. Local, chill, and solid drinks, we love to get their products for out of state family who love spirits.