area activities
Dining
The Inn at Little Washington
One of the best restaurants in the world is just steps away from the Mint Cottage, the Inn at Little Washington. A Michelin 3-Star restaurant.
Patty O’s Cafe
Fantastic food, warm welcoming service all in a beautiful, comfortable space. Outdoor dining on the patio when the weather is nice.
Wine Loves Chocolate
Wine, chocolate and a front porch... a perfect stop while strolling through town.
Three Blacksmiths
Award- winning Three Blacksmiths restaurant is just a 6 minute drive away in the bucolic little village of Sperryville. Founded by your hosts, John and Diane MacPherson, Three Blacksmiths serves just 20 guests a night in its candle lit dining room.
Before & After
Coffee, sandwiches and local Rappahannock flair. Sperryville's local hang out and java joint.
The Black Twig Diner & Bar
Open everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local, southern fare
The Corner Store
Market, pizza, bar... the Hub of Rappahannock!
Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen (RPK)
Fresh, local, hand tossed pizza
Central Coffee Co Ltd
Get your coffee fix from the folks that really know the beans!
The Dark Horse Irish Gastro Pub
Our local Irish pub with good food, good beer and live music. Outdoor dining.
Francis Bar
Great little bar in the heart of Sperryville. Local elixirs, craft beer wonderful service
Country Cafe Pit Stop
Burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes with outdoor seating.
Patty O's Bakery
Walking distance for coffee and bakery and pastry goods
New Iberia Kitchen
Sperryville's newest dining spot. Located in the Marketplace Sperryville
Firth River Coffee Co.
Coffee, gelato and wines. Located in the Marketplace Sperryville
Walker Bakeshop
Freshly baked breads, bagels and more. Located in the Marketplace Sperryville
Shopping and Things to do
r. h. ballard shop & gallery
Award-winning boutique shop & gallery located just steps from the Inn at Little Washington. A shopper's paradise!
Gay Street Gallery
Gay Street Gallery is home to award-winning Rappahannock artist Kevin Adams. The gallery also presents the work of select artists from Virginia and around the country.
The Field of Dreams at The Inn at Little Washington
Take a walk around the sheep and llamas or visit the chicken house at the Inn at Little Washington's Field of Dreams. Just up the street behind the Inn's Shoppe
Skyline Dr, Front Royal, VA, USA
Stunning views, a multitude of hiking trails and rejuvenating nature are just 20 minutes away.
Copper Fox Antiques
10,000 square feet of antiques!
Wild Roots Apothecary
Cocktail syrups, elixirs, herbs and teas.
Sperryville Pottery
Local pottery for sale as well as art classes
Haley Fine Art
Curated fine art, and sculpture on Main Street in Sperryville
The Marketplace Sperryville
A unique indoor dining, shopping, and event venue located in the heart of Sperryville's River District. Home to a variety of local restaurants, vendors, artists, food purveyors and events.
Golf
Schoolhouse Nine Golf Course
Our local 9-hole course. Complete with restaurant and bar, the Black Twig.
Winery
Gadino Cellars
Bill and Aleta Gadino's beautiful vineyard and winery home to Italian style wines.
Rappahannock Cellars
The Delmar family 's popular vineyard and winery
Little Washington Winery
Located high on the sunrise side of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Shenandoah National Park.
Distillery
Dida's Distillery
Located inside Rappahannock Cellars. Making vodka, gin and other locally crafted spirits
Copper Fox Distillery
Sperryville's own whisky distillery
Brewery
Hopkins Ordinary Bed Breakfast Aleworks
Kevin and Sherri's micro brewery located in their bed and breakfast in Sperryville.
Pen Druid Brewing
Brothers Van, Lain and Jennings Carney brew up European style beers at their farm in Sperryville.
Veditz and Company Brewing
Located in the River District. Where they celebrate great beer and honor the Deaf culture. All are welcome!
Farm/Farmstands
Jenkins Orchards
Beautiful local farm stand with seasonal fruit and veggies
Roy’s Farm Market
Roy and Janet's home farm with fruit, veggies, snacks and Janet's famous pies
Williams Orchard
Local apples and fruit
Thornton River Orchard
Local fruits, veggies, cider and more just up the road in Sperryville.
Hiking
Thornton Gap Entrance Station
Scenic views and winding roads lead up to the entrance to Skyline Drive
Old Rag Parking (Ranger Station)
One of the most famous hikes in Virginia. Old Rag is a 9 mile long loop with a mix of hiking/scrambling to the top.
Little Devil's Stairs
Our favorite hike! A 5.6 mile challenging loop. Start up the falls then enjoy the fire road down past the grave yard in the woods.