Guidebook for Crozet & Afton

Dawn & Damond
Dawn & Damond
Guidebook for Crozet & Afton

Food Scene

There are some great places within walking distance in Crozet to get breakfast, lunch and dinner! Here's are recommendations!
The best BBQ in town including Charlottesville! Try the pork covered nachos, the BBQ with blackberry sauce and their mac and cheese. Hits the spot every time! Dine in or take out. Their menu is online.
68 habitants recommandent
Smoked Kitchen & Tap
2025 Library Ave
68 habitants recommandent
The best BBQ in town including Charlottesville! Try the pork covered nachos, the BBQ with blackberry sauce and their mac and cheese. Hits the spot every time! Dine in or take out. Their menu is online.
BEST place to grab a gourmet sandwich and anything else delicious that you want from a small gourmet grocery store. Pick-up some crackers or chips with fresh made hummus or cheeses, homemade desserts and side dishes. Look up their sandwich menu online prior and call your sandwich in over the phone to beat the lines at lunch time any day of the week/weekend. You can sit outside to eat as well. You won't be disappointed!
63 habitants recommandent
Greenwood Gourmet Grocery
6701 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
63 habitants recommandent
BEST place to grab a gourmet sandwich and anything else delicious that you want from a small gourmet grocery store. Pick-up some crackers or chips with fresh made hummus or cheeses, homemade desserts and side dishes. Look up their sandwich menu online prior and call your sandwich in over the phone to beat the lines at lunch time any day of the week/weekend. You can sit outside to eat as well. You won't be disappointed!
Fantastic pizza but also a small town sports bar that is opened until midnight.
89 habitants recommandent
Crozet Pizza
5794 Three Notched Rd
89 habitants recommandent
Fantastic pizza but also a small town sports bar that is opened until midnight.
Great pizza but also Calzones, Stromboli, salads and Italian menu. You can dine in or take out. A weekly take out restaurant for our family.
36 habitants recommandent
Sal's Pizza
5752 Three Notched Rd
36 habitants recommandent
Great pizza but also Calzones, Stromboli, salads and Italian menu. You can dine in or take out. A weekly take out restaurant for our family.
Real homemade icecream with the most unique but also classic flavors. You can't go wrong with dessert with one, two or three scoops from Crozet Creamery.
21 habitants recommandent
Crozet Creamery
2025 Library Ave
21 habitants recommandent
Real homemade icecream with the most unique but also classic flavors. You can't go wrong with dessert with one, two or three scoops from Crozet Creamery.
Great for brunch, lunch and dinner. Plenty of indoor seating for cold days but ideal for nice days to sit outside on their brick patio with umbrella covered tables. It overlooks the Old Trail golf course and Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular setting!
35 habitants recommandent
Restoration at Old Trail
5494 Golf Dr
35 habitants recommandent
Great for brunch, lunch and dinner. Plenty of indoor seating for cold days but ideal for nice days to sit outside on their brick patio with umbrella covered tables. It overlooks the Old Trail golf course and Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular setting!
Great weekend brunch option. We love their wings!
60 habitants recommandent
Fardowners
5773 The Square
60 habitants recommandent
Great weekend brunch option. We love their wings!
Railroad themed inside (with a name like "Whistle Stop, fancy that!), this down-home eatery offers simple, tasty burgers & sandwiches with sides and breakfast all day.
6 habitants recommandent
Whistlestop Grill
1200 Crozet Ave
6 habitants recommandent
Railroad themed inside (with a name like "Whistle Stop, fancy that!), this down-home eatery offers simple, tasty burgers & sandwiches with sides and breakfast all day.
A local favorite for outdoor atmosphere and a diverse menu for lunch and dinner.
358 habitants recommandent
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop Rd
358 habitants recommandent
A local favorite for outdoor atmosphere and a diverse menu for lunch and dinner.
Really good coffee and if you are in the Afton area it is one of the only legit coffee shops that roast their own beans. It is in the community building. Drive to the left side of the building and park. Follow signs to the coffee shop. The walk will be worth it!
38 habitants recommandent
Trager Brothers Coffee Roasters
190 Rockfish School Ln
38 habitants recommandent
Really good coffee and if you are in the Afton area it is one of the only legit coffee shops that roast their own beans. It is in the community building. Drive to the left side of the building and park. Follow signs to the coffee shop. The walk will be worth it!
Green curry, veg roll and butternut squash curry are tasty.
6 habitants recommandent
Coconut Thai Kitchen
1015 Heathercroft Lane
6 habitants recommandent
Green curry, veg roll and butternut squash curry are tasty.
Quick breakfast with custom Czech and American pastries.
Praha Bohemian Bakery and Cafe
Quick breakfast with custom Czech and American pastries.
Great little coffee shop in a small house with indoor and outdoor seating. Delicous lattes and pastries.
The Yellow Mug
Great little coffee shop in a small house with indoor and outdoor seating. Delicous lattes and pastries.

Parks & Nature

Mint Springs is about a 5 minute drive from The Barn. It has wooded trails for hiking and a public beach access to the lake in the summer months. Quiet fishing spot too!
47 habitants recommandent
Mint Springs Valley Park
6659 Mint Springs Park
47 habitants recommandent
Mint Springs is about a 5 minute drive from The Barn. It has wooded trails for hiking and a public beach access to the lake in the summer months. Quiet fishing spot too!
20 minutes east of Crozet on the edge of Charlottesville is Ragged Mountain Reservoir. It has a 5.5 miles trail to hike around the Reservoir and great fishing spots. Non-motorized boats, paddle boards are welcome.
51 habitants recommandent
Ragged Mountain Natural Area
1730 Reservoir Rd
51 habitants recommandent
20 minutes east of Crozet on the edge of Charlottesville is Ragged Mountain Reservoir. It has a 5.5 miles trail to hike around the Reservoir and great fishing spots. Non-motorized boats, paddle boards are welcome.
Great place to put out a blanket and have an outdoor picnic. There is a boat launch area by the parking lot for non-motorized boats and paddle boards. Not a reservoir for actively swimming.
19 habitants recommandent
Beaver Creek Reservoir Park
4365 Beaver Creek Park
19 habitants recommandent
Great place to put out a blanket and have an outdoor picnic. There is a boat launch area by the parking lot for non-motorized boats and paddle boards. Not a reservoir for actively swimming.
Ski/Snowboard from December thru March. Check out their summer activities they offer including Fireworks on the 4th of July!
47 habitants recommandent
Wintergreen Resort
47 habitants recommandent
Ski/Snowboard from December thru March. Check out their summer activities they offer including Fireworks on the 4th of July!
Restored and opened in November 2020! Traveling through the long, dark tunnel will be a stirring experience for a variety of visitors from across the Commonwealth and beyond: hikers and cyclists of every level, wildlife watchers, history enthusiasts, railroad buffs, heritage tourists, school children on field trips, and nearby residents. Closest entrance is the EAST ENTRANCE.
46 habitants recommandent
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
46 habitants recommandent
Restored and opened in November 2020! Traveling through the long, dark tunnel will be a stirring experience for a variety of visitors from across the Commonwealth and beyond: hikers and cyclists of every level, wildlife watchers, history enthusiasts, railroad buffs, heritage tourists, school children on field trips, and nearby residents. Closest entrance is the EAST ENTRANCE.

Essentials

It is the Crozet local grocery store and has all of the essentials for a quick run to the store.
46 habitants recommandent
Crozet Great Valu (Crozet Market)
5728 Three Notched Rd
46 habitants recommandent
It is the Crozet local grocery store and has all of the essentials for a quick run to the store.
This is the larger grocery store in Crozet and located about 3 miles from The Barn. If you need catering or more ready made meals/food, this is a great choice to run to.
91 habitants recommandent
Harris Teeter
159 Community St
91 habitants recommandent
This is the larger grocery store in Crozet and located about 3 miles from The Barn. If you need catering or more ready made meals/food, this is a great choice to run to.
Closest ABC Store
Virginia ABC
125 Lucy Ln
Closest ABC Store

Sightseeing

Located 3 miles from The Barn, Chiles Peach Orchard has more than just peaches! While they are known for picking your own peaches in the summer months, you can pick other season fruits here like Strawberries (May/June), Apples (September) and pumpkins (October/November). They serve pancake breakfast on the weekends and you can go there anytime to get a peach smoothy or apple cider donuts.
91 habitants recommandent
Chiles Peach Orchard
1351 Greenwood Rd
91 habitants recommandent
Located 3 miles from The Barn, Chiles Peach Orchard has more than just peaches! While they are known for picking your own peaches in the summer months, you can pick other season fruits here like Strawberries (May/June), Apples (September) and pumpkins (October/November). They serve pancake breakfast on the weekends and you can go there anytime to get a peach smoothy or apple cider donuts.
King Family Vineyard is one of the most popular vineyards in the Charlottesville area. Known for their great wine, many wine tasting rooms, breathtaking mountain views and Polo every Sunday from 1-3PM from May until October. You'll never be disappointed with a visit just down the street to King Family Vineyard! Keep in mind for our Wednesday guests, check the calendar but spring, summer and fall, they have Wine Wednesday every Wednesday. They are open until 8pm with food trucks and some times live music. Great scenery to watch the sunset and a weekly favorite of our family's.
259 habitants recommandent
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm
259 habitants recommandent
King Family Vineyard is one of the most popular vineyards in the Charlottesville area. Known for their great wine, many wine tasting rooms, breathtaking mountain views and Polo every Sunday from 1-3PM from May until October. You'll never be disappointed with a visit just down the street to King Family Vineyard! Keep in mind for our Wednesday guests, check the calendar but spring, summer and fall, they have Wine Wednesday every Wednesday. They are open until 8pm with food trucks and some times live music. Great scenery to watch the sunset and a weekly favorite of our family's.
Best drive out on Skyline Drive and about a 1 mile hike up to Humpback Rock. Take yourself, the family and a bag lunch to enjoy the view at the top! It's breathtaking of the Shenandoah Valley!
203 habitants recommandent
Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge Parkway
203 habitants recommandent
Best drive out on Skyline Drive and about a 1 mile hike up to Humpback Rock. Take yourself, the family and a bag lunch to enjoy the view at the top! It's breathtaking of the Shenandoah Valley!
Amazing experience to dine and ride the train while viewing the scenery between Staunton and Charlottesville filled with Blue Ridge Mountain views, Shenandoah Valley, Crozet and downtown Charlottesville.
Virginia Scenic Railway
Amazing experience to dine and ride the train while viewing the scenery between Staunton and Charlottesville filled with Blue Ridge Mountain views, Shenandoah Valley, Crozet and downtown Charlottesville.

Shopping

Several artisans contribute to this two level store. Some of the finds in our properties are from this store.
19 habitants recommandent
Greenwood Antiques
7572 Greenwood Station Rd
19 habitants recommandent
Several artisans contribute to this two level store. Some of the finds in our properties are from this store.

Neighborhoods

The Old Trail Neighborhood. There is the Old Trail Village Center with a couple of restaurants & coffee shop just 1 mile away. There's also walking trails throughout the neighborhood, a golf course and pocket parks.
Old Trail Drive
Old Trail Drive
The Old Trail Neighborhood. There is the Old Trail Village Center with a couple of restaurants & coffee shop just 1 mile away. There's also walking trails throughout the neighborhood, a golf course and pocket parks.

Breweries & Vineyards

A majority of the time has a full time food truck outside.
96 habitants recommandent
Starr Hill Brewery
5391 Three Notch'd Rd
96 habitants recommandent
A majority of the time has a full time food truck outside.
Located 2 miles away. Our absolute favorite Vineyard in all of Charlottesville. Known for it's majestic mountain views, flat grass cut acres, wonderful wine (careful you might become a wine club member) and friendly service. Two extremely large tasting rooms with fireplaces and indoor seating to accommodate quick service, two very large patios to gather on or bring your own picnic blanket to sit outside. Outside food is allowed. Every Wednesday from spring until fall is "Wine Wednesday" and they are open until 8PM with live music and food trucks. Truly a relaxing atmosphere.
259 habitants recommandent
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm
259 habitants recommandent
Located 2 miles away. Our absolute favorite Vineyard in all of Charlottesville. Known for it's majestic mountain views, flat grass cut acres, wonderful wine (careful you might become a wine club member) and friendly service. Two extremely large tasting rooms with fireplaces and indoor seating to accommodate quick service, two very large patios to gather on or bring your own picnic blanket to sit outside. Outside food is allowed. Every Wednesday from spring until fall is "Wine Wednesday" and they are open until 8PM with live music and food trucks. Truly a relaxing atmosphere.
Located 2.5 miles away. Brewery with outdoor/indoor seating and a full time food truck outside.
97 habitants recommandent
Pro Re Nata Brewery
6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
97 habitants recommandent
Located 2.5 miles away. Brewery with outdoor/indoor seating and a full time food truck outside.
Located 4 miles away. An ADULTS ONLY winery. Please check their days/hours of operation before going to make sure they are open.
28 habitants recommandent
Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm
200 Seven Oaks Farm
28 habitants recommandent
Located 4 miles away. An ADULTS ONLY winery. Please check their days/hours of operation before going to make sure they are open.
Located 10 minutes away. Another top pick of ours (and we are also wine club members here). Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They have a great to-go sandwich shop and an appetizer food menu. Gorgeous mountain views!
262 habitants recommandent
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas Ln
262 habitants recommandent
Located 10 minutes away. Another top pick of ours (and we are also wine club members here). Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They have a great to-go sandwich shop and an appetizer food menu. Gorgeous mountain views!
Located 10 minutes away. Smaller locally owned vineyard with mountain views. Take a walk around the pond or listen to live music at many of their weekend events.
73 habitants recommandent
Pollak Vineyards
330 Newtown Rd
73 habitants recommandent
Located 10 minutes away. Smaller locally owned vineyard with mountain views. Take a walk around the pond or listen to live music at many of their weekend events.
Located 25 minutes away towards the end of Brewery Trail (aka Route 151). A plethora of cider beer flavors. This is Dawn's absolute favorite beverage location. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, great food menu of light or heavy items. Located right along a creek for the kids to cool off in (very shallow).
251 habitants recommandent
Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy
251 habitants recommandent
Located 25 minutes away towards the end of Brewery Trail (aka Route 151). A plethora of cider beer flavors. This is Dawn's absolute favorite beverage location. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, great food menu of light or heavy items. Located right along a creek for the kids to cool off in (very shallow).
Located 25 minutes away at the end of Brewery Trail (aka Route 151). A brewery, distillery and restaurant rolled all into one. Great place to grab a quick bite to eat from their outdoor grill and bar. Bring a blanket to sit on their grass or pick from one of the 30 Adirondack chairs around the fire pit. One of our favorite places to get dinner - we love the Bone Dipper and Muscles. Arrive early for dinner and enjoy the outdoor setting with mountain views.
326 habitants recommandent
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys Run
326 habitants recommandent
Located 25 minutes away at the end of Brewery Trail (aka Route 151). A brewery, distillery and restaurant rolled all into one. Great place to grab a quick bite to eat from their outdoor grill and bar. Bring a blanket to sit on their grass or pick from one of the 30 Adirondack chairs around the fire pit. One of our favorite places to get dinner - we love the Bone Dipper and Muscles. Arrive early for dinner and enjoy the outdoor setting with mountain views.
Located 15 minutes away. The best vineyard as close to a California style vineyard that central Virginia has. Draw dropping views, savoring food menu, great outdoor/indoor seating and delicious wine. You'll feel like royalty at Pippin Hill Vineyard.
207 habitants recommandent
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank Rd
207 habitants recommandent
Located 15 minutes away. The best vineyard as close to a California style vineyard that central Virginia has. Draw dropping views, savoring food menu, great outdoor/indoor seating and delicious wine. You'll feel like royalty at Pippin Hill Vineyard.
73 habitants recommandent
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rd
73 habitants recommandent
Located less than a mile from Afton Mountain Retreat properties
133 habitants recommandent
Afton Mountain Vineyards
234 Vineyard Ln
133 habitants recommandent
Located less than a mile from Afton Mountain Retreat properties
Jaw dropping views, great light course menu and built for really large parties to hang out. Reservations strongly recommended especially for covered areas.
43 habitants recommandent
Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery
240 Hazy Mountain Lane
43 habitants recommandent
Jaw dropping views, great light course menu and built for really large parties to hang out. Reservations strongly recommended especially for covered areas.
Great outdoor atmosphere. Their food truck serves shrimp on Fridays. Family friendly, especially in the summer with river access for the kids to cool off while parents sip and sit by the shallow river.
74 habitants recommandent
Brewing Tree Beer Co.
9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy
74 habitants recommandent
Great outdoor atmosphere. Their food truck serves shrimp on Fridays. Family friendly, especially in the summer with river access for the kids to cool off while parents sip and sit by the shallow river.
The newest vineyard - small in size and low key setting in Crozet.
Chiswell Farm & Winery
430 Greenwood Road
The newest vineyard - small in size and low key setting in Crozet.
Newly opened in 2022 this is the place to hang out during the day and enjoy company of those you are with and a good food menu to choose from!
Three Notch'd Brewery, Distillery & Craft Kitchen - Nelson County
Newly opened in 2022 this is the place to hang out during the day and enjoy company of those you are with and a good food menu to choose from!