In the heart of Virginia, where the
Blue Ridge Mountains meet gently rolling hills lies The Virginia
Piedmont. A region rich in natural beauty, American history,
farmlands, quaint towns and inns, wineries and fine dining, the
Piedmont is less than an hour’s drive from Northern Virginia/Washington
D.C., Fredericksburg or Charlottesville.
Follow scenic roads through expanses of farmland,
orchards and horse farms bordered by centuries-old stone fences. Walk
the main streets of the region’s historic towns and villages,
and explore the restaurants, from casual to elegant, the galleries,
antique shops and other stores. Sample Virginia’s award-winning
wines at the many vineyards of the region.
Relive American history as you walk the trails of
Civil War battlefields, visit the home and 2,700 acre estate of
President James Madison and visit numerous other historic sites.
Hike or horseback ride through fields and woods or
bicycle along winding scenic roads. Don your favorite hat and head
to the Gold Cup races, a steeplechase or other equestrian event. Canoe
the Rappahannock and Rapidan rivers or enjoy a leisurely afternoon
of fishing on the Rose or Robinson.
It’s all here, waiting for you to
discover.
|
|
 |
September
Fauquier Fall Farm Tour, Fauquier
Taste of the Mountains-Main Street Festival, Madison
Graves Mountain Lodge Apple Harvest Festival, Madison
Constitution Day at Montpelier,
Orange
October
Culpeper Harvest Days Farm Tour, Culpeper
Culpeper County Air Fest, Culpeper
Graves Mountain Lodge Apple Harvest Festival, Madison
International
Gold Cup, Fauquier
Wilderness Weekend-Shenandoah
National Park
Fall Fiber Festival & Sheep Dog Trials at Montpelier, Orange
Ghost Walks at the Exchange Hotel, Orange
|
|
|
VISIT OUR FARMS! APPLES, LAVENDER, LLAMAS AND MORE
Fall is harvest time in the Virginia Piedmont.
Join us on one of the region's annual farm tours and
get a close up look at the workings of a variety of
farms. Pick apples, wander through a corn maze,
buy lavender, see llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, horses
and cows. Tap your foot to great blue grass music.
ALSO IN SEPTEMBER
Celebrate the restoration Of Montpelier,
home of President James Madison: September 17
|
|
|
