Guidebook for Central Virginia

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Guidebook for Central Virginia

Experiences in the Area

Set on Grelen's 1000-acre Tree Nursery, The Market at Grelen a European-style garden shop & cafe. It also boasts 6 miles of gorgeous (free!) walking trails, pick-your own fruit (in season) and venue space for events. The Market at Grelen manages Boxwood Villa, Spotswood Lodge & The 118 in The Depot. See the website for more photos, cafe menus and other details.
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The Market at Grelen
15091 Yager Rd
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Set on Grelen's 1000-acre Tree Nursery, The Market at Grelen a European-style garden shop & cafe. It also boasts 6 miles of gorgeous (free!) walking trails, pick-your own fruit (in season) and venue space for events. The Market at Grelen manages Boxwood Villa, Spotswood Lodge & The 118 in The Depot. See the website for more photos, cafe menus and other details.

Other

Virginia's Premier Drop Zone is located in beautiful Orange, VA and serves Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
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Skydive Orange
11269 Bloomsbury Rd
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Virginia's Premier Drop Zone is located in beautiful Orange, VA and serves Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Food Scene

Who doesn't love good, local barbeque!
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Barbeque Exchange
102 Martinsburg Ave
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Who doesn't love good, local barbeque!
Located at the Inn at Willow Grove!
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Vintage Restaurant at The Inn at Willow Grove
14079 Plantation Way
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Located at the Inn at Willow Grove!
This restaurant is on Main Street in Orange, VA steps away from The Depot which houses The 118!
Main Street Tavern
This restaurant is on Main Street in Orange, VA steps away from The Depot which houses The 118!
Delicious food and a great bar right on Main Street in Orange, VA.
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Forked on Main
124 W Main St
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Delicious food and a great bar right on Main Street in Orange, VA.
Yummy eats in Gordonsville, VA! A great place to stop after shopping Main Street.
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Well Hung Vineyard
300 S Main St
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Yummy eats in Gordonsville, VA! A great place to stop after shopping Main Street.
Great fried Chicken!
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Champion Ice House
212 N Main St
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Great fried Chicken!
Exchange Cafe

Arts & Culture

This Art Center adds a lot of the Orange Community. Across the street from The Depot (The 118), we recommend popping in to learn about the local art scene.
The Art Center In Orange
129 E Main St
This Art Center adds a lot of the Orange Community. Across the street from The Depot (The 118), we recommend popping in to learn about the local art scene.

History

It was once a thriving tavern during the 1840’s and a Railroad Grand Hotel during the 1860’s. The building was transformed to become the Gordonsville Receiving Hospital during the Civil War.
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The Exchange Hotel Civil War Medical Museum
400 S Main St
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It was once a thriving tavern during the 1840’s and a Railroad Grand Hotel during the 1860’s. The building was transformed to become the Gordonsville Receiving Hospital during the Civil War.
MONTPELIER was home to President James Madison, Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of Rights, and Dolley Madison, America’s first "First Lady." They have a fabulous house tour and gorgeous gardens. Their trails connect to The Market at Grelen's trails as they are contiguous.
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Montpelier van James Madison
11350 Constitution Hwy
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MONTPELIER was home to President James Madison, Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of Rights, and Dolley Madison, America’s first "First Lady." They have a fabulous house tour and gorgeous gardens. Their trails connect to The Market at Grelen's trails as they are contiguous.
A great place to stop in and learn about James Madison! Right off Main Street in Orange, VA.
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James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage
129 Caroline St
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A great place to stop in and learn about James Madison! Right off Main Street in Orange, VA.

Wineries & More

Barboursville Vineyards makes some of the best wine is Virginia and routinely wins national and international awards for its wine.
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Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery Rd
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Barboursville Vineyards makes some of the best wine is Virginia and routinely wins national and international awards for its wine.
This is one of our favorite wineries in the area. Its beautiful spaces, yummy wine and nice people are sure to please! They sometimes close for events. Call to make sure they are open.
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Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd
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This is one of our favorite wineries in the area. Its beautiful spaces, yummy wine and nice people are sure to please! They sometimes close for events. Call to make sure they are open.
If you love beer, this is a fun stop!
Patch Brewing Co.
If you love beer, this is a fun stop!

City/town information

Such a cute Main Street community. Very close to Spotswood Lodge and right down the road from Orange, VA and The Market at Grelen.
VA-231, Gordonsville, VA, Verenigde Staten
Such a cute Main Street community. Very close to Spotswood Lodge and right down the road from Orange, VA and The Market at Grelen.
The Town of Orange is tiny but really cute. It's fun to walk the street and pop into the shops and restaurants.
VA-20, Orange, VA, Verenigde Staten
The Town of Orange is tiny but really cute. It's fun to walk the street and pop into the shops and restaurants.