Guidebook for West Augusta
Arts & Culture
American Shakespeare Theater, great restaurants, fantastic historic downtown with galleries, antique stores and more!
61 locals recommend
Staunton
American Shakespeare Theater, great restaurants, fantastic historic downtown with galleries, antique stores and more!
Fantastic Venue, amazing performances.
92 locals recommend
American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse
10 S Market StFantastic Venue, amazing performances.
Monterey
Cute small town, worth the winding drive west on 250.
Lexington
Historic downtown, VMI, horses, art galleries.
The Great Outdoors
Hiking and other natural experiences.
The house is surrounded by the GW National Forest- trails and wildlife abound.
11 locals recommend
George Washington And Jefferson National Forest Supervisor's Office
5162 Valleypointe PkwyThe house is surrounded by the GW National Forest- trails and wildlife abound.
Trail following old rail line along the Maury River. A very nice walk between Buena Vista and Lexington.
24 locals recommend
Chessie Nature Trail
Chessie Nature TrailTrail following old rail line along the Maury River. A very nice walk between Buena Vista and Lexington.
Braley Pond
3-ish mile loop trail or combine trail and go point to point to Ramsey's Draft.
Ramseys Draft Wilderness
Fantastic hikes near the house.
Try the North River hike (very flat but several river crossings) or the Trimble Mountain Loop.
9 locals recommend
Todd Lake
Try the North River hike (very flat but several river crossings) or the Trimble Mountain Loop.
Gypsy Hill Park
600 Churchville AveNice downtown park with pond and other amenities.
Drinks & Nightlife
Family-owned winery with a great tasting room, fantastic wines.
30 locals recommend
Barren Ridge Vineyards
984 Barrenridge RdFamily-owned winery with a great tasting room, fantastic wines.
Ox-Eye Vineyards Tasting Room
44 Middlebrook AveTaste quality Virginia wines in a historic setting.
Redbeard Brewing Company
120 S Lewis StLocal brewpub.
Farther afield but worth a drive for the scenic winery and award winning wines.
73 locals recommend
Pollak Vineyards
330 Newtown RdFarther afield but worth a drive for the scenic winery and award winning wines.
Stable Craft Brewing
375 Madrid RdFun brewpub, creative outdoor winter seating.
If you walk the Chessie Trail, stop and grab a beer and some food on your way back north.
68 locals recommend
Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery
3303 50 N Wind LnIf you walk the Chessie Trail, stop and grab a beer and some food on your way back north.
Food scene
White's Wayside
2175 Hanky Mountain HwyFantastic breakfast, environmentally friendly, live music.
Zynodoa Restaurant
115 E Beverley StGreat food, stylish space.
Another great breakfast place, also an organic grocery.
19 locals recommend
Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery
7 S New StAnother great breakfast place, also an organic grocery.
Try the Hershey Tire with sunflower crust... also great beers on draft.
23 locals recommend
Shenandoah Pizza
19 E Beverley StTry the Hershey Tire with sunflower crust... also great beers on draft.
Sightseeing
Stop at the old country store or stroll the Battlefield on your way out to McDowell.
6 locals recommend
McDowell
Stop at the old country store or stroll the Battlefield on your way out to McDowell.
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum
20 N Coalter StCamera Heritage Museum
1 W Beverley StFrontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AvePolyface Farm
43 Pure Meadows LnSunspots Studios
202 S Lewis StGlass blowing demonstrations.