Local Eats
Favorite local restaurants
Local favorite with top rated pies and sandwiches. Highly recommend the apple pie which has been featured in Southern Living!
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Woodruff's Cafe and Pie Shop
3297 Elon RdLocal favorite with top rated pies and sandwiches. Highly recommend the apple pie which has been featured in Southern Living!
Virginia-sourced barbecue and a great atmosphere. Outdoor seating perfect for gatherings.
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County Smoak
7423 Timberlake RdVirginia-sourced barbecue and a great atmosphere. Outdoor seating perfect for gatherings.
Home style pub food and a wide selection of craft beer and cider. Food and beer available for dine in or carry out!
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The Filling Station
102 Lexington TurnpikeHome style pub food and a wide selection of craft beer and cider. Food and beer available for dine in or carry out!
Drinks
Our recommended breweries and wineries
Great atmosphere and local live music, Loose Shoe is a must visit! They offer 12 different craft beer selections.
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Loose Shoe Brewing Company
198 Ambriar PlazaGreat atmosphere and local live music, Loose Shoe is a must visit! They offer 12 different craft beer selections.
Beautiful views and wine, the perfect combo! Ankida offers wine by the bottle or glass, wine tastings, and charcuterie boards.
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Ankida Ridge Vineyards
1304 Franklin Creek RdBeautiful views and wine, the perfect combo! Ankida offers wine by the bottle or glass, wine tastings, and charcuterie boards.
Local Attractions
Top day trip suggestions
Beautiful views and picnic spots along the trail. Parts of the creek are deep enough for swimming!
Lower Otter Creek Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayBeautiful views and picnic spots along the trail. Parts of the creek are deep enough for swimming!
Appalachian trail access point perfect for any length of hike. Stunning views especially during the Autumn season.
Punchbowl Mountain Overlook/Appalachian Trail Access
Appalachian National Scenic TrailAppalachian trail access point perfect for any length of hike. Stunning views especially during the Autumn season.
Canoe, kayak, or tube for the day! The James River is an ideal spot for a float. Gear rentals are available in several areas along the river. I suggest Twin River Outfitters in Buchanan, VA.
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James River
Canoe, kayak, or tube for the day! The James River is an ideal spot for a float. Gear rentals are available in several areas along the river. I suggest Twin River Outfitters in Buchanan, VA.