Old Town Alexandria (best city in the U.S.). Old rag. Three blacksmiths.
Virginia
Quick Overview
PLACES VISITED
Old Town Alexandria
Washington
Sperryville
Afton
Crozet
WHERE TO STAY
Old Town Alexandria: Suite Xcape
Washington: White MooseÂ
Sperryville: Inn at Mt Vernon FarmÂ
Afton: Farmhouse at Veritas
Crozet: Inn at Stinson Vineyards
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April – early June and September – early November (fall foliage is gorgeous!)
Mid-June – August (super hot and humid)
Late March – early April: cherry blossom season in nearby D.C.
HOW TO GET AROUND
Rent a car (country) or Uber (city)
LANGUAGE
English
currency
U.S. Dollar
Who Will Love Virginia
Wine lovers. Virginia wine continues to get better and better. Check out Linden Vineyards, RdV Vineyards, Glen Manor, and Ankida Ridge.
Foodies. Lots of farm-to-table action. Book Three Blacksmiths and Inn at Little Washington, one of only 13 three-starred Michelin restaurants in the United States!
Hikers. Where to begin? Too many to count. Favs are Old Rag, Mount Rogers, and Great Channels.
History lovers. Old Town Alexandria, Monticello, and Colonial Williamsburg are a great start. Â
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