Visit the gorgeous vistas and hike some of the trails in this area!

See gorgeous Monticello in Charlottesville, VA well worth the trip and dog friendly on the grounds, your 4 legged family will have to stay home if you want to tour the house.

If shopping is more your bag then try the downtown mall in downtown Charlottesville. It has some good vintage stores and is a open promenaded lined with some excellent shopping opportunities.

Head over to the Ox-eye winery tasting room in Staunton, One of the hidden gems of the area and well worth the trip. One of our favorites!

One of our local favorites, close to the venue and has amazing views and equally amazing wine. Also it's pet friendly!

Another of our favorites from the region, I would recommend sitting outside on the patio and drinking in the amazing views with the great wine. Also pet friendly if you brought your 4 legged family members.

If wine isnt really your thing head to Carter Mountain and enjoy some of the most delicious cider that Bold Rock cidery can offer along with a rustic farmers market selling all kinds of apple related products. They also have spectacular views of Charlottesville and some fantastic (read as addicting) apple donuts made fresh on site. Sadly not dog friendly, so leave the pooches at home for this one.