Girls’ Weekend
SHOP DOWNTOWN BERRYVILLE – Modern Mercantile, Sweet Pea’s Children’s Shop, Unique Creations, Brazen Sheep, Sacred Hearts Goods, Berryville Old Book Shop, Berryville Treasures, Sponseller’s Flower Shop, Coiner Grand Emporium and Blue Ridge Thrift Shop.
TAKE IN A SPOT OF TEA at The Tea Cart or Rosemont Manor (Reservations required).
Or Enjoy LUNCH at one of our downtown restaurants like Neighborhood Italian Kitchen (NIK’s) or Mario’s Pizza and then pick up a scrumptious dessert at Sweet Elephant Bake Shop.
Enjoy a guided GARDEN TOUR for groups of six or more at Blandy Experimental Farm at the State Arboretum, or for smaller groups, take the self-guided audio tour.
FIND ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES at Hip & Humble, Rat Pack Antiques, Red Schoolhouse Antiques, Carina’s Collectibles, and Family Antiques.
FARM MARKETS – Saturdays in Berryville (May-October) at Clarke County Farmers’ Market, Nall’s Farm Market (Daily April-December) Smith Meadows Farm Store (Daily 9am-7pm).
DINNER – Enjoy chips and salsa with a margarita at Camino Real or hard cider and music bingo at Wild Hare Hard Cider. Enjoy conversation over asian fare dinner at Zen House, or Sweet Basil Thai in downtown Berryville.
Treat yourselves to an OVERNIGHT STAY at Historic Rosemont Manor or one of our cozy Bed & Breakfasts like Waypoint House B&B in downtown Berryville that offers three luxury rooms for all your besties!!
Day Trips with Kids
FAMILY ADVENTURES at Dinosaur Land or Wayside Farm Fun (Fall only).
PICK-YOUR-OWN at Mackintosh Fruit Farm & visit Saturday’s Clarke County Farmers Market.
LUNCH at Homespun Burgers & Shakes, Fox’s Pizza Den, Mario’s Pizzeria, Subway, Santorini Grill, or for something a little different try Camino Real Mexican, or Zen Ramen.
PET FARM ANIMALS at Serenity Farm Virginia, Silver Maple Farm or Nimbus Alpaca Farm (NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION required for these Farms).
WILD ANIMALS are found at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, a hospital for native animals that are under rehabilitation or long-term care. Check out their small zoo or sign-up for educational programs here.
Let the KIDS PLAY at Rose Hill Park, or Chet Hobert Park, swimming pool, playgrounds, and story walks!
Treat the kids to ICE CREAM at Willie’s Ice Cream food truck or Homespun.
End the day with a short ½ mile HIKE to BEAR’S DEN OVERLOOK (from Bear’s Den Hostel) to rock scramble the summit, or for older kids, start at the Trail head for a 1.6 mile hike to the overlook.
Adventure Seekers
HIKE – Stay at Bear’s Den Hostel for extended hikes, or take one of six suggested day hiking trails in the Appalachian Trail Hikes Brochure.
Bring your BIKE to explore the trails at the Cool Spring Battlefield at the Shenandoah University Campus. Plenty of places to picnic, stop and read about the Civil War history and dip your toes in the Shenandoah River.
KAYAK or CANOE – bring your own to Shenandoah River Access Points.
TUBING and/or RV Camping at Watermelon Park along the Shenanodah River. Watermelon Park provides tubes and busing upriver and the float down lasts approximately 2-3 hours.
Grab a LUNCH at Locke Store for gourmet deli sandwiches, coffee and wine or try the country diner, Pine Grove Restaurant and top off your lunch with homemade pie, especially made by the owner.
Kick back and RELAX with a cold beverage from Twisted Oak Brewery Chilly Hollow Brewing Company or Wild Hare Hard Cider.
DINNER at Lone Oak Tavern serving burgers and steaks or (NIKS) Neighborhood Italian Kitchen in Berryville.
STAY at Bear’s Den Hostel, Watermelon Park & RV campground, or our historic B&Bs.
Romantic Luxury Getaways
START YOUR DAY at Cordial Coffee with a cup of joe and a gluten free waffle with all the toppings.
SHOP at Hip & Humble, Rat Pack Antiques and Coiner Grand Emporium for Interior Home Design Ideas.
Visit some HISTORIC SITES:
Long Branch Historic Mansion & enjoy scenic drives through the countryside.
Watch grinding demonstrations and learn the history of the mill at Burwell-Morgan Mill.
Take your PICNIC LUNCH from the Locke Store deli with wine or a gourmet coffee and sit at the picnic tables under the weeping willow trees at the Burwell- Morgan Mill along the stream.
Enjoy a ROMANTIC STROLL among the gardens at Blandy Experimental Farm with multiple forest trails, bamboo forest, wetland overlook, pastures, and the historic quarters.
Relax with a WINE TASTING at Veramar Vineyard or Twin Oaks Tavern Winery.
Take in a CONCERT or EVENT at the Barns of Rose Hill.
Enjoy FINE DINING at the upscale L’Auberge Provencale or asian fare at Zen House or Sweet Basil Thai in a casual, cozy atmosphere.
STAY in luxury accommodations at L’Auberge Provencale, or Historic Rosemont Manor. Ask about their romantic package or special amenities.
History Buffs
Explore CIVIL WAR SITES at Cool Spring Battlefield with a self-guided walking tour and visit Mount Bleak Farm at Sky Meadows State Park.
Relive Clarke County’s past by visiting its MUSEUMS:
Learn about African-American heritage and history by visiting the preserved Josephine School Community Museum, originally constructed in 1882; and the Clarke County Historical Association’s Museum in Downtown Berryville.
Downtown Berryville’s HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE along Main Street is where you will find some great ANTIQUE SHOPPING and for a scruptious LUNCH at Mario’s Pizza or the Santorini Grill.
Many of our HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS have been preserved and are still operating in their original buildings for your enjoyment, like Long Branch, Blandy Experimental Farm, Burwell-Morgan Mill. Old Chapel Cemetery is a beautiful setting for remembering those who have gone before us.
EVENTS and activities sponsored by the Clarke County Historical Association at the Burwell-Morgan Mill are Colonial Kids Day (July) and Heritage Day (November) offer an opportunity to step back in time.
And if you really want to go back in time, visit the PREHISTORIC AGE and walk with the dinosaurs at Dinosaur Land. The park has 50 life-sized dinosaur replicas on display.
End your travel through history with a casual DINNER at Lone Oak Tavern or Zen Ramen.
STAY at Watermelon RV Campground, Historic Rosemont Manor, or Waypoint House Bed & Breakfast
Art & Music Lovers
Start your MORNING by SHOPPING for unique, hand-made, LOCAL ARTISAN WARES in Downtown Berryville at P. H. Miller Studio, Berryville Treasures, Unique Creations, and/or Brazen Sheep Fiber Arts Shop.
On weekends, be sure to visit these eclectic shops for ANTIQUES and artistically salvaged pieces for your home or office: Hip & Humble, Family Antiques, The Fox & Pheasant, and Red Schoolhouse Antiques.
Take a break for LUNCH at Sweet Basil Thai or opt for afternoon tea and a 3 course meal at The Tea Cart
Visit local ART GALLERIES at The Barns of Rose Hill and Historic Long Branch House or special Spring and Fall ‘Art at the Mill’ shows at Burwell-Morgan Mill.
Enjoy LIVE MUSIC in an intimate pub, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. Or bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy our free OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, May through September at Berryville’s Rose Hill Park. Throughout the year, The Barns of Rose Hill host weekly LIVE MUSIC CONCERTS in Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Celtic, and Pop Genres, as well as Classical Musical Performances. Purchase tickets and learn more on their website. Free admission for Children 12 and under.
STAY in luxury accommodations at L’Auberge Provencale, or Historic Rosemont Manor. Ask about their romantic package or special amenities.
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