Located in historic downtown Warrenton, Black Bear is a casual and friendly pub serving fresh, locally grown gourmet food, Virginia beers on tap, and local wines. The bistro also boasts a casual outdoor patio.
Originally historic Warrenton's downtown general store, Denim & Pearls is a casual, comfortable, but upscale Italian-American dining experience in quaint Old Town Warrenton. The outdoor rooftop is a great place to enjoy a glass of wine or whiskey.
With a casual yet elegant and romantic atmosphere set in a century old historic train station, Claire's offers contemporary, local, seasonally focused American cuisine with a Southern flair. It is rated one of the top 100 most romantic restaurants in America.
This brewery in downtown Warrenton is known for its craft beers and messy sandwiches. With a taproom bar, rooftop seating, outdoor patio, and beers like Boom! Chocolocca! and Knuckle Sammich on draft, Wort Hog will not disappoint.
Tucked away in the beautiful foothills of Northern Virginia, this 7500-square-foot geothermal winery and 25-acre vineyard produces Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Late Harvest Vidal, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Ameritage, and other award-winning Virginia wines. Tastings start at $10. Be sure to visit the barrel room and to sample the Black Ops!
Built on the Civil War battlefield of the Battle of Bull Run, also known as the battle of Manassas, the Winery at Bull Run is a working farm vineyard focused on crafting fine Virginia wines while paying tribute to the land's unique history.
This county park has something for everyone, including a fishing lake, great walking trails, picnic sites with grills, boat rentals, paddle boats, and ropes courses.
With fall foliage expected to be at its peak, enjoy this hiking and biking trail through Warrenton. From the trail, you will be able to visit and tour the historic Warrenton Greenway Branch Caboose.
Celebrate our love by visiting this LOVE art constructed out of 95% recycled materials. Items used to create the LOVEwork include recycled wine bottles, Trex, and live plants and vines. In the evening, the L-O-V-E is illuminated by LED solar panel lighting. Reminiscent of the Pont des Art Bridge in Paris, the "E" allows "love locks" to be attached. Couples are encouraged to bring a lock to add to the Airlie LOVEwork. There is a special box in the tractor tire where couples can throw away the key.
The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, formerly the Fauquier County Jail, is now the home of the Fauquier Historical Society. Built in 1808 and operated as a jail until 1966, this is one of the most perfectly preserved old jails in the Commonwealth. The jail buildings now feature displays concerning the history both of the jails and Fauquier County. Featured exhibits include the Civil War, WWI & WWII, Maximum Security Cell Block, John S. Mosby, Black Horse Cavalry, and a Colonial Kitchen.
Enjoy the out-west atmosphere with back-east convenience for some of the finest western-style horseback riding in the area. The Marriott Ranch offers a variety of horse-related activities, including 90-minute trail rides across parts of a 4,200-acre working cattle ranch. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, riders will enjoy themselves whether riding through pastures, across creeks, in peaceful woods or among grazing cattle.
Feeling brave? For first time skydivers, DC Skydiving Center offers pre-flight instruction courses and tandem skydiving options. More experienced skydivers can practice belly flying, freeflying (vertical flying), skyboarding and even the new birdman suit. Just make sure you are back on the ground in time for our ceremony!