Beautiful Nelson County
Parks & Nature
Things to do all year round.
A swimming and fishing family friendly lake surrounded by mountains located in the George Washington National Forest.
68 locals recommend
Sherando Lake Recreation Area
96 Sherando Lake RdA swimming and fishing family friendly lake surrounded by mountains located in the George Washington National Forest.
Rockfish Valley Loop connects to this nature foundation. Nice, easy stroll.
27 locals recommend
Rockfish Valley Foundation Natural History Center
1368 Rockfish Valley HwyRockfish Valley Loop connects to this nature foundation. Nice, easy stroll.
Wintergreen Resort
39 Mountain Inn LoopSki Resort
Great summer lake with small beach, food and water sport rentals. This is operated by Wintergreen so there is a fee.
54 locals recommend
Lake Monocan Park
110 Camping RidgeGreat summer lake with small beach, food and water sport rentals. This is operated by Wintergreen so there is a fee.
Piney River Trail is located about 15 minutes, south on Rt. 151. A rails to trails, 5 mile bike trail.
Piney River
Piney River Trail is located about 15 minutes, south on Rt. 151. A rails to trails, 5 mile bike trail.
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel TrailWalk through an old railroad tunnel (bring a flashlight)
Hiking experience with different levels of difficulty. Beautiful Falls.
212 locals recommend
Crabtree Falls
Hiking experience with different levels of difficulty. Beautiful Falls.
A drop off location is Reeds Gap just on the top of Rt 664 just five miles away.
8 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail
8354 US-501A drop off location is Reeds Gap just on the top of Rt 664 just five miles away.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are so many places within 30 minutes. Most breweries and wineries close around 5 or 6pm.
Just around the corner. Some of the best hard cider around and a beautiful setting. Closes around 7pm on weekends.
76 locals recommend
Blue Toad Hard Cider - Cidery & Farm
462 Winery LnJust around the corner. Some of the best hard cider around and a beautiful setting. Closes around 7pm on weekends.
Great beer, beautiful scenery and local flair. Sand volleyball court, corn hole and lots of places to sit.
55 locals recommend
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
165 Old Ridge RdGreat beer, beautiful scenery and local flair. Sand volleyball court, corn hole and lots of places to sit.
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville RdStunning views but often very busy. Call ahead for reservations.
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdStunning views but often very busy. Call ahead for reservations.
Mountain Cove Vineyards
1362 Fortune's Cove LnOne of the oldest wineries in VA. Rustic, intimate scene.
Afton Mountain Vineyards
234 Vineyard LnBeautiful views and just down the road from Veritas.
just 1 miles away. Ample seating, beautiful views and good cider. They also offer food.
251 locals recommend
Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley Hwyjust 1 miles away. Ample seating, beautiful views and good cider. They also offer food.
Virginia Distillery Co.
299 Eades Ln12 Ridges Vineyard
24981 Blue Ridge Pkwygorgeous views! just 11 miles off of the Blue Ridge parkway.
Flying Fox Vineyard
10368 Critzer Shop RdVeritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnGorgeous setting and good wine.
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmGlorious, open fields and views. Lovely wine.
Brewing Tree Beer Co.
9278 Rockfish Valley HwyFood truck, beer, ample outdoor area.
Essentials
Dollar General
2985 Rockfish Valley HwyBlue Ridge Grocery IGA
2797 Rockfish Valley HwyGraves Grocery
1779 Rockfish Valley HwyGas, food, and necessities.
Hickman's Grocery and Vape
Gas, food, necessities
Everything Else
Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative
3079 Rockfish Valley HwyA must do on Saturday mornings!
Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
3365 Monastery DrBest Gouda cheese, hand made by the nuns.
Shopping
Waynesboro
Quaint shops located in the mall area and everything else you would need.
About 25 minutes away.
135 locals recommend
Charlottesville
Quaint shops located in the mall area and everything else you would need.
About 25 minutes away.
Greenwood Antiques
7572 Greenwood Station RdMountain House Trading Company
7852 Rockfish Valley HwyYummy honey and mead and other small gifts.
Orchard
My moms favorite place to get apples. One of the oldest orchards in Virginia. There is a location just off of Rt 151.
17 locals recommend
Dickie Brothers Orchard
2685 Dickie RdMy moms favorite place to get apples. One of the oldest orchards in Virginia. There is a location just off of Rt 151.
Saunders Brothers Farm Market
2717 Tye Brook HwyGreat farm market and historic orchard.
Drumheller's Orchard
1130 Drumheller Orchard LnYummy peach ice cream
Chiles Peach Orchard
1351 Greenwood RdFood scene
Black Bear Creamery
18 Pheasant RunYummy ice cream. Lots of flavors.
Mountain Mama's
632 Front StDelicious and pricey in a quaint town.
Basic Necessities
2226 Rockfish Valley HwyFrench cuisine
Blue Ridge Pig
2198 Rockfish Valley Hwya must have for BBQ
Chirios Pizza
2777 Rockfish Valley Hwydelicious subs and pizza. Next to the grocery store.
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunJust across the street
Giuseppes Ristorante Italiano
2842 Rockfish Valley HwyItalian food.
Sweet Bliss Bakery
2789 Rockfish Valley Hwydelicious baked treats.
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdFood, Beer and wonderful setting.