Rachel's Guidebook
Food scene
The best burgers around and excellent cocktails only a 5 minute drive. Dine in the bar area for a more relaxed atmosphere or in the dining room for a more fine dining experience.
25 locals recommend
Inn At Willow Grove
14079 Plantation WayThe best burgers around and excellent cocktails only a 5 minute drive. Dine in the bar area for a more relaxed atmosphere or in the dining room for a more fine dining experience.
Reyna’s Tacos
An authentic food truck to get your taco fix! Handmade by the sweetest, Reyna herself.
Chef Craig Hartman knows how to serve BBQ the right way! Do not skip the homemade pickles or the hush puppies.
97 locals recommend
Barbeque Exchange
102 Martinsburg AveChef Craig Hartman knows how to serve BBQ the right way! Do not skip the homemade pickles or the hush puppies.
Grab a bite here before heading to the wineries for the day or better yet, pack a picnic and bring it with you on your sightseeing journey!
13 locals recommend
Provisions Market Table
319 N Madison RdGrab a bite here before heading to the wineries for the day or better yet, pack a picnic and bring it with you on your sightseeing journey!
Pizza, Wings, Beer & Cider. Need there be more? Of course! Best specialty ice cream sandwiches in many to die for flavors.
15 locals recommend
Iron Pipe Alewerks
323 North Madison RoadPizza, Wings, Beer & Cider. Need there be more? Of course! Best specialty ice cream sandwiches in many to die for flavors.
Sophisticated lunch option for a rest from the town of Orange antiquing scene.
31 locals recommend
Forked on Main
124 W Main StSophisticated lunch option for a rest from the town of Orange antiquing scene.
Excellent spot to stop and have lunch after seeing Montpelier.
In season pick your own berries, peaches and apples. Beautiful trails through the nursery and into the old woods of Montpelier.
58 locals recommend
The Market at Grelen
15091 Yager RdExcellent spot to stop and have lunch after seeing Montpelier.
In season pick your own berries, peaches and apples. Beautiful trails through the nursery and into the old woods of Montpelier.
Coffee Shops
A quaint spot for coffee, tea, quick bites and even a cocktail at night. Friendly staff, quaint, cozy ambiance and outdoor seating is available.
31 locals recommend
Raven’s Nest Coffee House
215 E Davis StA quaint spot for coffee, tea, quick bites and even a cocktail at night. Friendly staff, quaint, cozy ambiance and outdoor seating is available.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous views year round, but particularly lovely to picnic in the spring, summer and fall while the leaves are changing.
46 locals recommend
Skyline drive
Gorgeous views year round, but particularly lovely to picnic in the spring, summer and fall while the leaves are changing.
James Madison's Montpelier
11350 Constitution HwyGreat tours and fascinating history.
Excellent winery with award winning wines. Beautiful setting with historic ruins of a Jefferson designed 18th century house.
157 locals recommend
Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery RdExcellent winery with award winning wines. Beautiful setting with historic ruins of a Jefferson designed 18th century house.
Brews
Brews and Ciders available in a casual atmosphere. Food available too and on Thursdays they have karaoke!
10 locals recommend
Patch Brewing Co.
10271 Gordon AvenueBrews and Ciders available in a casual atmosphere. Food available too and on Thursdays they have karaoke!
Neighborhoods
Quaint historic downtown area to explore. Main Street has very sweet little shops and cafes. There’s a movie theatre and a small train station that brings passengers from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and D.C.
45 locals recommend
Culpeper
Quaint historic downtown area to explore. Main Street has very sweet little shops and cafes. There’s a movie theatre and a small train station that brings passengers from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and D.C.
Historic small town with antique stores to explore as well as some sweet restaurants for lunch and dinner.
21 locals recommend
Orange
Historic small town with antique stores to explore as well as some sweet restaurants for lunch and dinner.
Madison
Historic old town on your way to the Blue Ridge.