Afton and Nelson 151 Local Guide
Things to Do
Three Ways to Spend a Day
First Visit to Afton
Walk the Blue Ridge Tunnel in the morning, have lunch at Blue Mountain Brewery, then spend the afternoon at Veritas or Hazy Mountain.
Nellysford With Kids
Start at Spruce Creek Park, grab lunch at Chirio's or Three Notch'd, then visit the Rockfish Valley Natural History Center.
A Rainy Day
Start with coffee and the Rockfish Gallery, then book an indoor tasting or a spa appointment at Wintergreen.
Dining
Where to Eat Along Route 151
Nellysford
Belties Coffee
Afton
Trager Brothers Coffee at RVCC
Nellysford
Basic Necessities
Nellysford
The Blue Ridge Pig
Nellysford
Chirio's Pizza
Stoney Creek
Iron & Ale Wintergreen
Wineries and Meadery
Wineries Along Route 151
Veritas Vineyard & Winery
A classic Afton vineyard for a flight with a view of the vines. It's also home to the seasonal Starry Nights concerts.
Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery
A hilltop tasting room in Afton with wine and beer on the same menu and a patio where dogs are welcome.
Afton Mountain Vineyards
A hillside estate for a slower-paced tasting.
Valley Road Vineyards
An easy first stop near the north end of Route 151, with Blue Ridge views from the tasting room.
Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery
A smaller Afton tasting room just off Batesville Road.
Flying Fox Vineyard
A tasting room right off the route, known for its seasonal vermouth.
Hill Top Winery & Meadery
Fruit wines and honey meads in Nellysford, for a tasting that's different from the grape-focused stops.
King Family Vineyards
Mountain views and wine tastings in Crozet, with polo on Sundays in season.
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
A North Garden vineyard for a special-occasion lunch with garden and mountain views.
Breweries and Cideries Near Afton
Outdoors
Hikes and Scenic Drives
Afton
Blue Ridge Tunnel
An easy walk from the east trailhead to a historic railroad tunnel. Bring a headlamp, since it's dark and cool inside.
Nellysford
Rockfish Valley Trails
Easy valley walks through meadows and along the river at Spruce Creek Park.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Humpback Rocks
A short, steep climb to a rocky overlook with wide views of the valley.
Route 151 and the Parkway
Nelson Scenic Loop
A roughly 50-mile drive that links Route 151 with the Blue Ridge Parkway for mountain views the whole way.
Montebello
Crabtree Falls
A harder waterfall hike with a series of overlooks along the way.
Lovingston
Fortune's Cove Nature Preserve
A strenuous woodland loop with steep climbs and rocky overlooks.
Family Days
Family Days in Wintergreen and the Valley
Wintergreen Resort
The mountain resort above Nellysford for skiing and snow tubing in winter.
Stoney Creek Golf Course
Wintergreen's valley course, with tee times booked through the resort.
Lake Monocan
A seasonal lake in Stoney Creek with a small beach and paddle rentals.
The Spa at Wintergreen
A quiet mountain afternoon with a massage or treatment at the resort spa.
Rockfish Valley Natural History Center
Wildlife exhibits in Nellysford that pair well with a walk at Spruce Creek Park.
Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative
A seasonal Saturday market in Nellysford for local produce and baked goods.
Dickie Brothers Orchard
A fall stop in Roseland for apples and farm produce.
Rockfish Gallery & Gifts
Work from local artists and makers at the Rockfish Valley Community Center.
Seasonal Events
Summer brings the Wintergreen Music Festival, and Veritas hosts its Starry Nights concerts through the season.