Guidebook for things to do out and about.
Shopping
We are 14 miles from the town of Amherst where there is a Food Lion, CVS, Dollar store, and Dollar General, What a blessing bakery, ABC, Hills hardware, Autoparts, and a few other shopping opportunities on Main street. If you go over the mountain on route 60 to Beuna Vista and Lexington, there are a lot more varieties of shopping opportunities.
They have the most amazing ice cream, wonderful farm produce and a glorious array of plants.
38 locals recommend
Saunders Brothers Farm Market
2717 Tye Brook HwyThey have the most amazing ice cream, wonderful farm produce and a glorious array of plants.
Restaurants & wineries
Some of these places I can personally recomend. Others I have not been too.
They do really nice Greek and American food from early until late and they are very friendly.
16 locals recommend
Niko's Grille
167 S Main StThey do really nice Greek and American food from early until late and they are very friendly.
Less than 7 miles from the yurt on back roads, through virginia countryside. Set in the heart of the woods. The road seems to go on forever and some of the road is a dirt road. Worth the drive though. They do nice food (mainly snacks) too. Nice place, nice people. Drive carefully and watch out for deer and other wildlife especially at dusk and after dark.
17 locals recommend
Ankida Ridge Vineyards
1304 Franklin Creek RdLess than 7 miles from the yurt on back roads, through virginia countryside. Set in the heart of the woods. The road seems to go on forever and some of the road is a dirt road. Worth the drive though. They do nice food (mainly snacks) too. Nice place, nice people. Drive carefully and watch out for deer and other wildlife especially at dusk and after dark.
Never been, but they hold a yearly garlic festival there in October.
32 locals recommend
Rebec Vineyards
2229 N Amherst HwyNever been, but they hold a yearly garlic festival there in October.
Never been, but is family owned and operated located in beautiful Amherst County, Virginia. Featuring 7 award winning wines in their tasting room. They say they offer a variety of wine to fit every palate
18 locals recommend
Lazy Days Winery
1351 N Amherst HwyNever been, but is family owned and operated located in beautiful Amherst County, Virginia. Featuring 7 award winning wines in their tasting room. They say they offer a variety of wine to fit every palate
Rated 4.5 by Trip Advisor and ranked #1 in the top 10 restaurants in or Around Amherst. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30230-d2427484-Reviews-The_Briar_Patch-Amherst_Virginia.html
26 locals recommend
The Briar Patch Restaurant
883 S Main StRated 4.5 by Trip Advisor and ranked #1 in the top 10 restaurants in or Around Amherst. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30230-d2427484-Reviews-The_Briar_Patch-Amherst_Virginia.html
There is also a Vito's in Amherst, however my personal favorite is this one. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g57914-d784743-r361035736-Vito_s_Italian_Restaurant-Lovingston_Virginia.html
25 locals recommend
Vito's Lovingston
8181 Thomas Nelson HwyThere is also a Vito's in Amherst, however my personal favorite is this one. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g57914-d784743-r361035736-Vito_s_Italian_Restaurant-Lovingston_Virginia.html
I have tried The Filling Station and can confirm the Trip advisor recommendations. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30230-d10485026-Reviews-The_Filling_Station-Amherst_Virginia.html
16 locals recommend
The Filling Station
102 Lexington TurnpikeI have tried The Filling Station and can confirm the Trip advisor recommendations. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30230-d10485026-Reviews-The_Filling_Station-Amherst_Virginia.html
Lovely people who are doing their best to serve their community.https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30230-d5018905-Reviews-What_a_Blessing_Bakery-Amherst_Virginia.html
What A Blessing Bakery
195 Ambriar PlazaLovely people who are doing their best to serve their community.https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30230-d5018905-Reviews-What_a_Blessing_Bakery-Amherst_Virginia.html
I have eaten here on occasion. They do a buffett, but I would recommend ordering off the menu. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30230-d5020510-Reviews-Number_One_Wok-Amherst_Virginia.html
Number One Wok
200 Richmond HighwayI have eaten here on occasion. They do a buffett, but I would recommend ordering off the menu. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30230-d5020510-Reviews-Number_One_Wok-Amherst_Virginia.html
Edith's Route 60 Diner
922 Richmond HighwayGood home cook food and reasonable prices.
Sightseeing
It is a good place to experience the Blue ridge in all its glory. Great views. You may even see wildlife. if you drive its great fro rainy days.
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayIt is a good place to experience the Blue ridge in all its glory. Great views. You may even see wildlife. if you drive its great fro rainy days.
It is an astounding example of a natural rock formation.
88 locals recommend
Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyIt is an astounding example of a natural rock formation.
Panther Falls
Appalachian Trail
Parks & Nature
It is close to where you are staying and a great place to hike.
96 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 Washington StIt is close to where you are staying and a great place to hike.
Nature sanctuary and swimming hole. Including wolves, ponies, exotic poultry in beautiful senic rural space. Phone ahead for personalized guided tour and possible supervised access to wolves pen. Call 540 377 2576
Rainbow Mountain Inc
3140 North Fork RoadNature sanctuary and swimming hole. Including wolves, ponies, exotic poultry in beautiful senic rural space. Phone ahead for personalized guided tour and possible supervised access to wolves pen. Call 540 377 2576
Mill Creek Lake
James River Heritage Trail
James River Heritage Trail