The Alton Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Claire's is an upscale restaurant with amazing food and service. It's perfect for special occasion meals, or just a nice evening out. The restaurant was a train depot in a past life so the interior has a historic charm, and it boasts a sweet patio for outdoor dining as well. Also of note- their cocktails are quite tasty.
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Claire's At the Depot
65 S 3rd StClaire's is an upscale restaurant with amazing food and service. It's perfect for special occasion meals, or just a nice evening out. The restaurant was a train depot in a past life so the interior has a historic charm, and it boasts a sweet patio for outdoor dining as well. Also of note- their cocktails are quite tasty.
Red Truck Bakery is not just a local favorite but they are famous nationwide. Their muffins are legendary but their cakes, pies... everything is delicious and fresh.
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Red Truck Rural Bakery
22 Waterloo StRed Truck Bakery is not just a local favorite but they are famous nationwide. Their muffins are legendary but their cakes, pies... everything is delicious and fresh.
excellent food in the heart of Old Town Warrenton.
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Denim And Pearls
29 Main Stexcellent food in the heart of Old Town Warrenton.
From The Washington Post: "When he was studying at the Culinary Institute of America in the early 2000s, Neal Wavra imagined his ideal restaurant to be a relaxed, community-focused place where, as he says, “you’d see farmers dining next to you.” Field & Main is the restaurateur’s bricks-and-mortar reality, a cozy gathering place for local winemakers and other producers to eat unfussy food."
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Field & Main Restaurant
8369 W Main StFrom The Washington Post: "When he was studying at the Culinary Institute of America in the early 2000s, Neal Wavra imagined his ideal restaurant to be a relaxed, community-focused place where, as he says, “you’d see farmers dining next to you.” Field & Main is the restaurateur’s bricks-and-mortar reality, a cozy gathering place for local winemakers and other producers to eat unfussy food."
This little restaurant is part marketplace too, with gourmet cooking supplies and snacks at every turn. The food is outstanding - don't let the small town name fool you - the food is big city delicious.
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Front Porch Market & Grill
6483 Main StThis little restaurant is part marketplace too, with gourmet cooking supplies and snacks at every turn. The food is outstanding - don't let the small town name fool you - the food is big city delicious.
3 Michelin stars in this beautiful countryside. What more could you want?
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The Inn at Little Washington
309 Middle St3 Michelin stars in this beautiful countryside. What more could you want?
This little local coffee shop has tons of flavors and brews, an excellent spot to grab your brew for walks in Old Town since it's located right on Main Street.
Deja Brew
22 Main StThis little local coffee shop has tons of flavors and brews, an excellent spot to grab your brew for walks in Old Town since it's located right on Main Street.
Faangthai
251 W Lee HwySeriously good pho, pad Thai of course, and any number of other Thai specialties.
Best local burgers - and you can customize them with whatever toppings makes your heart flutter.
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Foster's Grille
9417 West StBest local burgers - and you can customize them with whatever toppings makes your heart flutter.
A local favorite- it's always busy. Icecream is made with milk from local cows.
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Moo Thru
11402 James Madison HwyA local favorite- it's always busy. Icecream is made with milk from local cows.
Their website says it best: "The historic Upperville Country Store has been reinvented as a headquarters for Bluewater Kitchen Catering & Events and as a boutique storefront, called The Market at Bluewater Kitchen. We provide quick, quality daily made grab & go prepared meals, key grocery items, craft beer, locally curated goods, and a delectable hot order menu."
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The Market at Bluewater Kitchen
9036 John S Mosby HwyTheir website says it best: "The historic Upperville Country Store has been reinvented as a headquarters for Bluewater Kitchen Catering & Events and as a boutique storefront, called The Market at Bluewater Kitchen. We provide quick, quality daily made grab & go prepared meals, key grocery items, craft beer, locally curated goods, and a delectable hot order menu."
Standard cafe fare but also some tasty ice cream flavors. Great for a quick stop (and sweet!)
Ellie's Place
26 Main StreetStandard cafe fare but also some tasty ice cream flavors. Great for a quick stop (and sweet!)
Sightseeing & What To Do About Town
For history and paranormal buffs alike, the Old Jail is a gem. The staff are so friendly and knowledgable and the exhibits are fascinating. The Old Jail, aside from being a museum, was built in 1808, and is home to several spirits.
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The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail
10 Ashby StFor history and paranormal buffs alike, the Old Jail is a gem. The staff are so friendly and knowledgable and the exhibits are fascinating. The Old Jail, aside from being a museum, was built in 1808, and is home to several spirits.
Lake Brittle
A 77 acre lake with boat rentals, fishing, hiking, picnic facilities...
Iparke yaseShenandoah
Skyline DriveAmazing hiking so nearby!
From the county website: C.M. Crockett Park is the county's largest lakeside park offering a wide range of recreational opportunities including: fishing, seasonal boat rentals and concessions, boat launch facilities, picnicking, picnic shelters, volleyball, horseshoes, a beginner & advanced orienteering course, a cross-country trail for hiking, jogging, winter skiing, and a nature trail through 1-mile of woods.
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C. M. Crockett Park
10066 Rogues RdFrom the county website: C.M. Crockett Park is the county's largest lakeside park offering a wide range of recreational opportunities including: fishing, seasonal boat rentals and concessions, boat launch facilities, picnicking, picnic shelters, volleyball, horseshoes, a beginner & advanced orienteering course, a cross-country trail for hiking, jogging, winter skiing, and a nature trail through 1-mile of woods.
Beautiful park with hiking trails, amazing ruins, and historical significance to the Civil War.
Beverley Mill AKA Chapman's Mill (Ruins)
17504 Beverley Mill DrBeautiful park with hiking trails, amazing ruins, and historical significance to the Civil War.
Huge beautiful park with paved trails, several pavilions, a stage, wonderful playgrounds and restroom facilities. Fishing is also allowed at the ponds.
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Northern Fauquier Community Park
4155 Monroe PkwyHuge beautiful park with paved trails, several pavilions, a stage, wonderful playgrounds and restroom facilities. Fishing is also allowed at the ponds.
Green Truck is a great place to 'pick your own' for all manner of fruit and veg. Check their Facebook page/ website to see what's in season.
Green Truck Farm
3015 Hartland LaneGreen Truck is a great place to 'pick your own' for all manner of fruit and veg. Check their Facebook page/ website to see what's in season.
Messicks truly is a little bit of everything - market, farm, pick your own fruit, veg, and flowers.
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Messick's Farm Market
6025 Catlett RdMessicks truly is a little bit of everything - market, farm, pick your own fruit, veg, and flowers.
City/town information
Old Town Warrenton is a picturesque area with brick sidewalks, full of locally-owned shops. Just off Main Street the roads are lined with gorgeous, beautifully preserved, historic homes. Warrenton was incorporated in 1910, and Main Street itself is still made up of many of those original buildings. Take the short drive to town, grab a coffee at Deja Brew and peruse the shops. Main Street is decorated for every season, fall and Christmas being especially popular, so it makes a wonderful afternoon trip.
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Warrenton
Old Town Warrenton is a picturesque area with brick sidewalks, full of locally-owned shops. Just off Main Street the roads are lined with gorgeous, beautifully preserved, historic homes. Warrenton was incorporated in 1910, and Main Street itself is still made up of many of those original buildings. Take the short drive to town, grab a coffee at Deja Brew and peruse the shops. Main Street is decorated for every season, fall and Christmas being especially popular, so it makes a wonderful afternoon trip.
Middleburg is a gorgeous, upscale, tiny town. The houses and shops are all historic and immaculate. Walking Main Street feels like you've just walked onto a movie set.
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Middleburg
Middleburg is a gorgeous, upscale, tiny town. The houses and shops are all historic and immaculate. Walking Main Street feels like you've just walked onto a movie set.
Wineries, Vineyards, Breweries & Cideries
Family friendly (and especially dog friendly), this winery/ tap house has beautiful views- the fire pits are a must in the fall.
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Barrel Oak Winery
3623 Grove LnFamily friendly (and especially dog friendly), this winery/ tap house has beautiful views- the fire pits are a must in the fall.
When Food & Wine says the wine is good, the wine is GOOD. Also, the grounds are lovely too.
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Linden Vineyards
3708 Harrels Corner RdWhen Food & Wine says the wine is good, the wine is GOOD. Also, the grounds are lovely too.
If you're going to be located in beautiful Fauquier, be located at a farm. Also - they have taco Tuesdays, what more could you want?
Barking Rose Brewing Company + Farm
9057 Old Culpeper RdIf you're going to be located in beautiful Fauquier, be located at a farm. Also - they have taco Tuesdays, what more could you want?
Altered Suds gets their pub grub from Molly's which is located upstairs. They are in the heart of Old Town Warrenton, which is just adorable.
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Altered Suds Beer Co.
36A Main StreetAltered Suds gets their pub grub from Molly's which is located upstairs. They are in the heart of Old Town Warrenton, which is just adorable.
Cobbler Mountain is now a cidery! They have some delicious and creative varieties, and a large lovely picnic tabled area in which to enjoy your flights. Excellent fall afternoon spot.
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Cobbler Mountain Cellars
5909 Long Fall LnCobbler Mountain is now a cidery! They have some delicious and creative varieties, and a large lovely picnic tabled area in which to enjoy your flights. Excellent fall afternoon spot.
Pearmund isn't just a winery with great outdoor seating & scenery, they also have The Farmstore- a sales point for local goods and rooms that can be reserved for private sipping.
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Pearmund Cellars
6190 Georgetown RdPearmund isn't just a winery with great outdoor seating & scenery, they also have The Farmstore- a sales point for local goods and rooms that can be reserved for private sipping.
It's a little bit of a drive (just 1.25 hrs) but worth every minute. The wine cannot be beat (the tasting is HUGE), and food at Palladio, the onsite restaurant, is amazing.
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Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery RdIt's a little bit of a drive (just 1.25 hrs) but worth every minute. The wine cannot be beat (the tasting is HUGE), and food at Palladio, the onsite restaurant, is amazing.
Large lovely porch with beautiful views, amazing homemade Indian fare, oh- and delicious wines.
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Narmada Winery
43 Narmada LnLarge lovely porch with beautiful views, amazing homemade Indian fare, oh- and delicious wines.
Shopping
This adorable little shop is full to the brim with primitive style crafts, handmade scarves, and sweet baby clothes. Definitely worth popping by when you're in Old Town Warrenton.
Sherrie's Stuff
77 Main StThis adorable little shop is full to the brim with primitive style crafts, handmade scarves, and sweet baby clothes. Definitely worth popping by when you're in Old Town Warrenton.
The outlet has beautiful furniture -indoor & out- as well as sheds, chicken coops, you name it. They also have a shop on Main Street in Old Town Warrenton.
This n' That Amish Outlet
5451 Old Alexandria TurnpikeThe outlet has beautiful furniture -indoor & out- as well as sheds, chicken coops, you name it. They also have a shop on Main Street in Old Town Warrenton.