Brittany & Matthew
Things To Do
Take a drive on Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive is Shenandoah National Park’s linear conduit, with 75 overlooks connecting travelers to all the major visitor centers, campgrounds, lodges, picnic areas and most trailheads. Concrete posts numbered every mile keep you apprised of your whereabouts. A $30 National Park entrance fee is required to enter Skyline Drive.
Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway starts in Waynesboro VA and travels 469 miles along the Appalachian mountain ridges to North Carolina. It contains hundreds of scenic overlooks, hikes, restaurants, and shops. The Blue Ridge Parkway is free to enter.
Visit Sherando Lake
Sherando Lake Recreation Area is known locally as the crown jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy picnicking in this shaded and woody area, while relaxing on the sandy beach of a 25-acre spring fed lake. Access to multiple trailheads and rustic architecture provide numerous points of interests to enjoy. An $8 admission fee is required to enter the area.
Explore Afton, Virgnia
Afton is a cute town located 10 minutes away from the hotel. It rests at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Check out Afton Overlook or Rockfish Valley Overlook for scenic, drive-up views. These overlooks can be accessed at the north entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Afton is also considered a "wine/brewery country" of Virginia, drive down 151 and check out the mountains and the wine and brews (Afton Mountain Vineyards; Veritas Vineyards, Blue Mountain Brewery, Brewing Tree Beer Co to name a few). If you are hungry, stop in and get a bite to eat at Blue Mountain Brewery which has great food and beer and gorgeous views.
Humpback Rocks Summit Hike
A Scenic Hike Along the Blue Ridge Parkway.15-20 minutes from hotels in Waynesboro. This hike in the George Washington National Forest near Waynesboro, Virginia stuns with 360-degree summit views. Around 4.5 miles, 2.5 to 4 hours, rated as moderate. Steep incline up.
Visit the beautiful Vineyards and Wineries in Afton
Afton is about 15 minute drive from hotels. Drive down 151 to check out the views, wine, and brews -Afton Mountain Vineyard -Beer Tree Co -Veritas Vineyard and Winery -Valley Road Vineyards -Flying fox -Hazy Mountainn -Turk Mountain Vineyards -Blue Mountain Brewery
Shenandoah National Park + Hikes
Shenandoah is a large park. Our venues are close to the southern park region (rockfish gap entrance is closest). Turk Mountain is a good hike-short with pretty views. Below are some nearby hikes to consider, although there are 100s more including in the other areas of the park. Riprap loop Calvary and Chimney Rocks Turk Mountain Trayfoot Mountain Doyles Falls, Jones Falls, Double Falls Trails
Albright Loop or Dripping Rock South Hikes
--Dripping Rock South hike. begins across Blue Ridge Parkway from the Dripping Rock parking area. 2.8 miles, easy. (30 minutes from hotels (or, for a more scenic route, can take blue ridge parkway route at 38 minutes) ) --Jack Albright loop. 3.8 miles, moderate. (15 to 20 minutes from hotels)
Crabtree Falls Hike
3 mile roundtrip hike with a series of pretty waterfalls. 45 minutes from the hotel. Trail is rated as easy/moderate.
Visit Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
Visit Thomas Jefferson's historic home. Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States, the author of the Declaration of Independence, and the founder of the University of Virginia. Tickets are $32 per adult, and should be purchased in advance.
Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market
This orchard features Blue Ridge Mountain views and fall festivities such as pumpkin and apple picking. It is located about 20 minutes from the hotels.
Nearby Places to Eat
Waynesboro, VA: The Fishin Pig, Greenleaf Grill, Farmhaus Coffee, French Press Coffee, The River Burger Bar, Heritage on Main St., Benny Stivale's Afton, VA: Blue Mountain Brewery **There is also a ton of food right in waynesboro near hotels like Panera, Five Guys, Outback Steakhouse, Chipotle, Chick-fil-a, Ruby Tuesdays Cracker Barrel