Cathy’s Guidebook: What to do in the area!
Hiking!
Panther Falls for diving from rocks (if you are adventurous) or swimming and hiking.
Beautiful but make sure to obey the signs. There are places on the trail where the rocks are slick but do not look slick. People have had mortal falls there! You are safe as long as you follow the trail and signs! Not for little kids!!! 28 miles from Five Dogs Farm.
212 locals recommend
Crabtree Falls
Beautiful but make sure to obey the signs. There are places on the trail where the rocks are slick but do not look slick. People have had mortal falls there! You are safe as long as you follow the trail and signs! Not for little kids!!! 28 miles from Five Dogs Farm.
5 mile tail that is not for little kids (too long) that culminates in incredible views! National Scenic Area! 12 miles from Five Dogs Farm.
Mount Pleasant
5 mile tail that is not for little kids (too long) that culminates in incredible views! National Scenic Area! 12 miles from Five Dogs Farm.
Breweries & Wineries
Devils Backbone Brewing Company
50 Northwind Ln.
Lexington, VA
540-462-6200
Great Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries. Rebec Winery, Blue Ridge Brewery and Virginia Distillery Company (near Lovingston) are my favorites.
Amherst
Great Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries. Rebec Winery, Blue Ridge Brewery and Virginia Distillery Company (near Lovingston) are my favorites.
Sightseeing
Amazing interaction with animals! It is expensive but worth every penny! Go early when they first open because then the animals are really hungry!
97 locals recommend
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnAmazing interaction with animals! It is expensive but worth every penny! Go early when they first open because then the animals are really hungry!
Fishing
Fish for delicious trout. Then come back to Five Dogs Farm and grill them....never so delicious, just with salt and lemon!
12 locals recommend
Montebello Country Store
15072 Crabtree Falls HwyFish for delicious trout. Then come back to Five Dogs Farm and grill them....never so delicious, just with salt and lemon!
Fruit picking
Gorgeous views while picking fruit in season! Amazing ice cream!
15 locals recommend
Seamans' Orchard Inc.,
415 Dark Hollow RdGorgeous views while picking fruit in season! Amazing ice cream!
Fruit picking in season and delicious slushies that freeze your mouth and cool you down!
11 locals recommend
Morris Orchard
226 Tobacco Row LnFruit picking in season and delicious slushies that freeze your mouth and cool you down!