Our Guidebook to the Blue Ridge
City/town information
Charlottesville is known for Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, as well as the University of Virginia. The city has tons of great restaurants, recreation, and history to explore. Downtown Charlottesville is about 50 minutes from Amherst by car.
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Charlottesville
Charlottesville is known for Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, as well as the University of Virginia. The city has tons of great restaurants, recreation, and history to explore. Downtown Charlottesville is about 50 minutes from Amherst by car.
The city of Lynchburg is just a short 25-minute drive down the road and has a variety of great dining and shopping options!
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Lynchburg
The city of Lynchburg is just a short 25-minute drive down the road and has a variety of great dining and shopping options!
Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
Nelson 151 is the travel destination for Virginia wine, craft beer, hard cider and outdoor recreation lovers. Route 151 is a designated Virginia scenic byway on the sunrise side of the Blue Ridge that connects the Nelson 151 member businesses. 151 is just a 25 minute drive from the property!
Virginia 151
Virginia 151Nelson 151 is the travel destination for Virginia wine, craft beer, hard cider and outdoor recreation lovers. Route 151 is a designated Virginia scenic byway on the sunrise side of the Blue Ridge that connects the Nelson 151 member businesses. 151 is just a 25 minute drive from the property!
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards offers beautiful views, great wine, and dining in North Garden, VA. It is about a 35 minute drive from Winton. It is not part of the Nelson 151 trail. Reservations recommended.
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Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdPippin Hill Farm & Vineyards offers beautiful views, great wine, and dining in North Garden, VA. It is about a 35 minute drive from Winton. It is not part of the Nelson 151 trail. Reservations recommended.
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdDevils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunBold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley HwySilverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley HwyVirginia Distillery Co.
299 Eades LnRebec Vineyards
2229 N Amherst HwyCardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville RdAfton Mountain Vineyards
234 Vineyard LnCamp Trapezium is our sister property and a must-see while in Amherst! Just 7 minutes down the road from Winton Farm, Camp Trapezium serves up craft beer, brick oven pizza, and an incredible setting.
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Camp Trapezium
140 Union Hill RoadCamp Trapezium is our sister property and a must-see while in Amherst! Just 7 minutes down the road from Winton Farm, Camp Trapezium serves up craft beer, brick oven pizza, and an incredible setting.
Sightseeing
Monticello offers detailed tours of Thomas Jefferson's home, as well as informational videos, a gift shop, and cafeteria. There is also a lovely 2-mile long walking trail. Monticello is located about 50 minutes away from Amherst in Charlottesville, VA. It makes for a great day trip!
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyMonticello offers detailed tours of Thomas Jefferson's home, as well as informational videos, a gift shop, and cafeteria. There is also a lovely 2-mile long walking trail. Monticello is located about 50 minutes away from Amherst in Charlottesville, VA. It makes for a great day trip!
James Monroe's Highland estate is just up the road from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and offers tours of the grounds.
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James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe PkwyJames Monroe's Highland estate is just up the road from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and offers tours of the grounds.
Poplar Forest was Thomas Jefferson's plantation and retreat in Forest, located in Bedford County. Poplar Forest is about a 40 minute drive from Amherst.
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Poplar Forest
Poplar Forest was Thomas Jefferson's plantation and retreat in Forest, located in Bedford County. Poplar Forest is about a 40 minute drive from Amherst.
National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord CirCentral Virginia is a beautiful place to take in the changing autumn leaves. A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway should not be missed!
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayCentral Virginia is a beautiful place to take in the changing autumn leaves. A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway should not be missed!
Great Shopping
Great shopping and restaurants line the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville!
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Downtown Mall
Great shopping and restaurants line the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville!
Lynchburg is home to some amazing shops, especially if you have an eye for antiques! From apparel and accessories to locally crafter candles and pottery, Downtown Lynchburg has something for everyone.
*The Downtown Lynchburg Association is a great starting point to access all shops, restaurants, and public parking.*
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Downtown Lynchburg Association
901 Church StLynchburg is home to some amazing shops, especially if you have an eye for antiques! From apparel and accessories to locally crafter candles and pottery, Downtown Lynchburg has something for everyone.
*The Downtown Lynchburg Association is a great starting point to access all shops, restaurants, and public parking.*
Recreation
Blackwater Creek is just one of the wonderful bike trails in the Lynchburg region. Learn more about the Lynchburg biking and hiking trail system here: https://www.lynchburgparksandrec.com/trails/
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Blackwater Creek
Blackwater Creek is just one of the wonderful bike trails in the Lynchburg region. Learn more about the Lynchburg biking and hiking trail system here: https://www.lynchburgparksandrec.com/trails/
If you are looking to get out on the James River during your stay, look no further than James River Adventures, just a 20 minute drive from the property. They offer kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals.
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James River Adventures
150 Rocky Hill RdIf you are looking to get out on the James River during your stay, look no further than James River Adventures, just a 20 minute drive from the property. They offer kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals.
Food scene
El Jéfe Taqueria - Lynchburg
1214 Commerce StMy Dog Duke's Diner
1007 Commerce StGrey's
512 Fifth StMama Crockett's Cider Donuts
500 Fifth StThe Water Dog
1016 Jefferson StVitos Pizza Bar & Grill
188 Richmond HwyRivermont Pizza
2496 Rivermont AveWoodruff's Cafe and Pie Shop
3297 Elon RdThe Filling Station
102 Lexington TurnpikeDevils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunPicking Orchards
Saunders Brothers Farm Market
2717 Tye Brook HwySeamans' Orchard Inc.,
415 Dark Hollow RdDrumheller's Orchard
1130 Drumheller Orchard Ln