The Acorn's Guidebook

Laura
The Acorn's Guidebook

Food scene

This is our favorite local place for a celebratory dinner. Claire is an exceptional chef and a lovely person!
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Claire's At the Depot
65 S 3rd St
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This is our favorite local place for a celebratory dinner. Claire is an exceptional chef and a lovely person!
A great gathering place. Good pub fare, local musicians and run by one of my former students. My bridal shower finished with a flourish here!
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Molly's Irish Pub
36 Main St
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A great gathering place. Good pub fare, local musicians and run by one of my former students. My bridal shower finished with a flourish here!
Come here for a filling, inexpensive meal with the locals. Open 24 hours with breakfast all day!
Frost Diner
55 Broadview Ave
Come here for a filling, inexpensive meal with the locals. Open 24 hours with breakfast all day!
Great restaurant on the grounds of lovely Airlie.
Harry's
6809 Airlie Road
Great restaurant on the grounds of lovely Airlie.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant! Great guacamole 😋
El Jaripeo
Our favorite Mexican restaurant! Great guacamole 😋
Owner Andrea may give you a hard time, but will make a delectable meal for you! Beautiful pastries and Death by Chocolate cake!
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Cafe Torino and Bakery
388 Waterloo St
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Owner Andrea may give you a hard time, but will make a delectable meal for you! Beautiful pastries and Death by Chocolate cake!
If you love Indian food like I do, stop by!
TAJ Palace Indian Cuisine
251 W Lee Hwy
If you love Indian food like I do, stop by!
President Obama raved about Red Truck's pies!
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Red Truck Rural Bakery
22 Waterloo St
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President Obama raved about Red Truck's pies!
Warrenton's favorite ice cream!
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Carousel Frozen Treats
346 Waterloo St
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Warrenton's favorite ice cream!
Warrenton's favorite Mexican restaurant, owned by a wonderful local family!
El Agave
11083 Marsh Rd
Warrenton's favorite Mexican restaurant, owned by a wonderful local family!
Our usual go-to for breakfast!
Sunny Hills American Grill
Our usual go-to for breakfast!
Serious bread, tasty treats and generous breakfast sandwiches!
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Great Harvest Bread Co.
108 Main St
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Serious bread, tasty treats and generous breakfast sandwiches!
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Great Harvest Bread Co.
108 Main St
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Fauquier wineries

Our favorite, closest winery with great views and wine. We also come here every year to write our Christmas cards, which gets easier as the day goes by...
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Molon Lave Vineyards and Winery
10075 Lees Mill Rd
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Our favorite, closest winery with great views and wine. We also come here every year to write our Christmas cards, which gets easier as the day goes by...
This is literally "right down the road!" The owner will give you a lesson in making wine!
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Granite Heights Winery
8141 Opal Rd
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This is literally "right down the road!" The owner will give you a lesson in making wine!
This is one of the most charming locations in all of Fauquier!
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Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards
2747 Leeds Manor Rd
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This is one of the most charming locations in all of Fauquier!
This family began making wine in Thomas Jefferson's time. They have the best port I've ever tasted!
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Philip Carter Winery
4366 Stillhouse Rd
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This family began making wine in Thomas Jefferson's time. They have the best port I've ever tasted!
This is a local favorite with amazing views. Be aware that it will be crowded on weekends with tourists. But if you miss your pooch and need a dog fix, this is the place to be!
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Barrel Oak Winery
3623 Grove Ln
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This is a local favorite with amazing views. Be aware that it will be crowded on weekends with tourists. But if you miss your pooch and need a dog fix, this is the place to be!

Local breweries

Attached to Molly's Pub, this underground brewery has an eclectic vibe. Think Speakeasy!
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Altered Suds Beer Co.
36A Main Street
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Attached to Molly's Pub, this underground brewery has an eclectic vibe. Think Speakeasy!
A local favorite on the former Vint Hill Army post. Live music and food trucks.
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Old Bust Head Brewing Company
7134 Farm Station Rd
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A local favorite on the former Vint Hill Army post. Live music and food trucks.
This is run by a local Virginia Tech Hokie grad. A great place for families!
Barking Rose Brewing Company + Farm
9057 Old Culpeper Rd
This is run by a local Virginia Tech Hokie grad. A great place for families!
This is a favorite local hang out, steeped in Civil War history. Watch a game, listen to local music and check out the food truck!
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Death Ridge Brewery
5255 higher ground trail
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This is a favorite local hang out, steeped in Civil War history. Watch a game, listen to local music and check out the food truck!

Hiking

A local day trip to see the fall leaves or enjoy a hike. Access to the Appalachian Trail and Shenandoah National Park.
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Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive
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A local day trip to see the fall leaves or enjoy a hike. Access to the Appalachian Trail and Shenandoah National Park.
This is a local favorite for hikers, with access to the Appalachian Trail. In May, they host a Strawberry Festival.
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Sky Meadows State Park
11012 Edmonds Ln
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This is a local favorite for hikers, with access to the Appalachian Trail. In May, they host a Strawberry Festival.
This is a lovely walkway/ bike trail that is mostly shaded and runs about two miles on the outskirts of town.
Warrenton Branch Greenway Caboose
79s South 4th Street
This is a lovely walkway/ bike trail that is mostly shaded and runs about two miles on the outskirts of town.

City/town information

A local DC tourist destination with eclectic shops, cafes and Civil War history.
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Warrenton
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A local DC tourist destination with eclectic shops, cafes and Civil War history.

Sightseeing

The pride of Fauquier County, the Fall and Spring Gold Cup Races, are held here. You can also catch weekend Polo matches, the Scottish festival in September, and a huge Fourth of July festival.
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Great Meadow Foundation
5089 Old Tavern Rd
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The pride of Fauquier County, the Fall and Spring Gold Cup Races, are held here. You can also catch weekend Polo matches, the Scottish festival in September, and a huge Fourth of July festival.
Run for several generations by the Stribling family. Don't miss the homemade pies and bread!
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Stribling Orchard
11587 Poverty Hollow Ln
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Run for several generations by the Stribling family. Don't miss the homemade pies and bread!

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Ukuhamba-hamba

Cars are necessary in Fauquier. The DC Metro is 45 min east.

We live on a VERY sharp curve. Please use caution turning into our entrance! There are several "back roads" on the way to local wineries. Look out for deer! If you want to visit Washington, DC, you can hop on the Metro at Vienna. It's about a 45 minute drive.
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The Warrenton Hunt

Don't be surprised to see red-coated equestrians on our road on the weekend during Hunt season. You will hear the hounds before you see them!