Guidebook for Nelson County VA
Sightseeing
The number one must-see of Nelson County! This is the largest vertical drop cascading falls East of the Mississippi!
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Crabtree Falls
The number one must-see of Nelson County! This is the largest vertical drop cascading falls East of the Mississippi!
One of the best viewpoints from the Blue Ridge Parkway! Pack a picnic and enjoy the view or hike down the side of the over look and maybe even see some rock climbing action take place!!
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Ravens Roost Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayOne of the best viewpoints from the Blue Ridge Parkway! Pack a picnic and enjoy the view or hike down the side of the over look and maybe even see some rock climbing action take place!!
Our second favorite hike in the area! Humpback offers amazing views and a challenging upward hike!
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Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayOur second favorite hike in the area! Humpback offers amazing views and a challenging upward hike!
The very best location to hear the coyotes locating while watching the sunrise!! #Dream
20-Minute Cliff Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayThe very best location to hear the coyotes locating while watching the sunrise!! #Dream
Food and Brewery Scene
The most popular brewery and restaurant off Nelson 151!
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Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunThe most popular brewery and restaurant off Nelson 151!
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdBest pizza in Nelson!
THE local watering hole! A true favorite. Fun and unique beers!
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Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
165 Old Ridge RdTHE local watering hole! A true favorite. Fun and unique beers!
Delicious locally-sourced food, good beer and lovely, pet-friendly outdoor seating!
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Wild Wolf Brewing Company
2461 Rockfish Valley HwyDelicious locally-sourced food, good beer and lovely, pet-friendly outdoor seating!
Activity
One of our FAVORITE groups to recommend for guests looking for action, adventure and a challenge! They are truly wonderful teachers with safety as their number one priority closely followed by FUN being their second priority!
Blue Ridge Mountain Guides
One of our FAVORITE groups to recommend for guests looking for action, adventure and a challenge! They are truly wonderful teachers with safety as their number one priority closely followed by FUN being their second priority!
Families, friends and couples all all experience levels can enjoy this amazing adventure through the woods on horseback!
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Appalachian Horse Adventures
349 Fork Mountain LnFamilies, friends and couples all all experience levels can enjoy this amazing adventure through the woods on horseback!
Our dear friends and neighbors own and operate this amazing, historic plantation. Take a tour (15 people minimum), view the gardens, attend a wedding, host a party! This plantation is the epitome of Nelson County’s beautiful land!
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Pharsalia Events LLC
2333 Pharsalia RdOur dear friends and neighbors own and operate this amazing, historic plantation. Take a tour (15 people minimum), view the gardens, attend a wedding, host a party! This plantation is the epitome of Nelson County’s beautiful land!
Check out our local market for fresh meats, produce, dairy, baked goods and gardening needs!!
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Saunders Brothers Farm Market
2717 Tye Brook HwyCheck out our local market for fresh meats, produce, dairy, baked goods and gardening needs!!
Enjoy tubing, rafting, kayaking and more plus shuttles!
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James River Reeling & Rafting
265 Ferry StEnjoy tubing, rafting, kayaking and more plus shuttles!
Winery
Beautiful views to accompany amazing wine!! This winery is a ten minute drive to The Cabins at Crabtree Falls and is a personal favorite!
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12 Ridges Vineyard
24981 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful views to accompany amazing wine!! This winery is a ten minute drive to The Cabins at Crabtree Falls and is a personal favorite!
This cute little winery is a truly unique experience! This family owned and operated business is VA’s oldest winery still in existence! Their views are delightful and they allow you to bring your own picnic!
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Mountain Cove Vineyards
1362 Fortune's Cove LnThis cute little winery is a truly unique experience! This family owned and operated business is VA’s oldest winery still in existence! Their views are delightful and they allow you to bring your own picnic!
Flying Fox Vineyard
10368 Critzer Shop RdIncredible wines - try their “vermouth”!
Small but great winery usually with live music on the weekends!!! We love the lady who runs the tasting room and pups are always welcome both inside and out!!!
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Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville RdSmall but great winery usually with live music on the weekends!!! We love the lady who runs the tasting room and pups are always welcome both inside and out!!!
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnDelightful wine!!! Beautiful views!!