some units have whirlpool tubs and balconies. surrounded by mountains and hiking trails, this refined b&b is 3 miles from the blue ridge parkway and 20 miles from humpback rock. theres a patio, a courtyard and an outdoor hot tub, as well as event space. the elegant, understated rooms feature free wi-fi, minifridges, flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and sitting areas. cottages add kitchens, dining tables, lofts and gas fireplaces; cabins include washers/dryers and wall-to-wall windows with forest views. hot breakfast is served in a lodge room which has a stone fireplace; other freebies include cookies and nightly wine tastings. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport 41 min
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Inc (6 min) Frontier Culture Museum (14 min) Self-guided tours of Colonial farms including a costumed staff, typical buildings, crops & animals. Humpback Rock (31 min) Accessed via a hiking trail, this prominent outcropping on Humpack Mountain offers sweeping views. Afton Mountain Vineyards (16 min) Vineyard, winery, wine, and wine tasting Veritas Vineyards and Winery (14 min) Vineyards surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains, offering wine tastings & an elegant restaurant. King Family Vineyards (16 min) Farmstead-turned-winery with a tasting room & gourmet food trucks, plus free access to polo games. Sherando Lake (18 min) Lake, george washington, and camping Valley Road Vineyards (12 min) Winery, wine tasting, and wine Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance (6 min) Northernmost point of scenic mountain parkway, with nearby visitor center, hiking areas & overlooks. Rockfish Gap (5 min) Pit stops for hiking, birdwatching & views at this scenic mountainous pass with tourist information. Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library (18 min) Guided tours of the family home & personal items plus free access to the related museum & gardens. Ravens Roost Overlook (24 min) Engagement, climbing, outdoor recreation, and mountain Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Picnic Area (33 min) Humpback Rocks (31 min) Large rocky summit with sweeping views from 3,080 ft., reached via a steep, 2-mi. loop trail. |