Afton Guidebook
Sightseeing
Our cottage is only a couple of miles from the northern terminus of this world famous parkway. Drive south and bring a picnic to enjoy at an overlook. Sunrise and sunsets are amazing.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Our cottage is only a couple of miles from the northern terminus of this world famous parkway. Drive south and bring a picnic to enjoy at an overlook. Sunrise and sunsets are amazing.
Recently opened train tunnel with trail good for walking or biking. Parking lot is less than a mile from our cottage. From Afton side the tunnel is a 3/4 mile walk from parking lot. The tunnel is just shy of a mile long. Bring a flashlight!
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Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, East Trailhead
215 Afton Depot LnRecently opened train tunnel with trail good for walking or biking. Parking lot is less than a mile from our cottage. From Afton side the tunnel is a 3/4 mile walk from parking lot. The tunnel is just shy of a mile long. Bring a flashlight!
Don't miss the downtown mall. In nice weather it is full of musicians and outdoor dining. Several amazing music venues. Free concerts during the summer months - Fridays After 5.
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Charlottesville
Don't miss the downtown mall. In nice weather it is full of musicians and outdoor dining. Several amazing music venues. Free concerts during the summer months - Fridays After 5.
Too hilly at the cottage for your morning run? Waynesboro's Constitution Park has a beautiful paved path along the South River.
Constitution Park
101 Short StToo hilly at the cottage for your morning run? Waynesboro's Constitution Park has a beautiful paved path along the South River.
Food scene
Great beer and food. The pizzas are fantastic. Check their website for live music.
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Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdGreat beer and food. The pizzas are fantastic. Check their website for live music.
The French Press
134 N Wayne AveWonderful little coffee shop
Farmhaus Coffee Co.
1010 W Main StFantastic coffee shop and cafe
Wineries
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville RdLovely winery nearby.
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnLovely winery nearby.
Fruit and Berry Picking
Very close farm for fresh local produce, berry picking, and soft serve made on site!
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Critzer Family Farm
9388 Critzer Shop RdVery close farm for fresh local produce, berry picking, and soft serve made on site!
Nearby orchard. Wine tasting and ice cream as well as a wonderful little country store.
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Chiles Peach Orchard
1351 Greenwood RdNearby orchard. Wine tasting and ice cream as well as a wonderful little country store.
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Ungaphoswa
Appalachian Trail
You can access the AT where the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive meet and head either north or south.