This is such a special place, and Tony is so lovely. We've been here two years in a row and agree…read morethat it's a tradition at this point. Our kids adore the animals and think Farmer Tony is a hero! Thank you for such a wonderful time and for such great hospitality.

We had the pleasure of experiencing a true farm stay at Madeline farms in Luray Va. We were…read moregreeted by gentleman farmer Tony upon our arrival to the farm We received a quick tour of the 40 acre plot which has plenty of chickens, horse, mini horses and 40 head of cattle. When we entered the house it was a wonderful remodeled farms house with every convenience you would need along with a design of impeccable detail. We spent hours by the fire out back, took a cow safari across the property and the neighboring 140 acres, cooked dinners in the gourmet kitchen,and spent quality disconnected time as a family. Fresh eggs are available every morning from the coop outside the kitchen window.The beds and high quality linens made for a great night sleep. Tonys warm spirit is the best part of the farm. He is always there to make you feel welcome and answer any of your questions. We will be back next year for another wonderful visit.

One of my friends showed me this place after we went on a hike and claims that this place sells one…read moreof the best steaks he's ever had for wholesale pricing! I didn't end up buying anything (they sold out of the cuts I was looking for), but they had fresh carton of eggs for sale along with lots of different cuts of beef, pork, and lamb! They also had sausages and ground meat, as well. All of these are frozen (except the eggs, of course) but the wholesale pricing is definitely worth it. If I stop by again, I'll definitely buy some eggs and meat. They only take cash or Venmo payments.

great fruit grown on their farm very personable owners who know their stuff. also locally prepared…read morepastries and meats.

We head here when we want fresh produce. The owners make you feel like you're visiting friends!read more

Probably not a place I would seek out if I were not already visiting Luray Caverns. But this is one…read moreof the random museums in the same strip whose price of admission is included when going to the caverns, so we checked it out. The tour is self-guided, starting from old 19th-century coaches to mid 20th century luxury cars. No guides or staff, just a little path taking you on a tour through the years and getting to explore what there is. If you like antique cars or are a mechanic nerd, you'll love this place. It is pretty cool to see how the styles changed over the decades, especially with various Cadillac, Rolls-Royce, and Ford models. You can get through the whole museum in 10-20 minutes, depending on how quickly you move along. For the the variety of cars and the price of admission, it's worth checking out.

This museum is part of the Luray Cavern complex and the ticket is also included as part of it. The…read moreentrance is next to the cafe shop. From entrance to exit, it's looped red carpet walkway with cars and carriages on both sides. As I was walking through, I loved the collection of cars and carriages on display. The sections were split by decades starting from beginning of 19th century to the mid 70s. It was so amazing to see the older models and to visualize the evolution of car models from its old days. There were really well known models on display like Delaunay, Winston, Ford, Buick, Benz, Lincoln and Dodge. All car models were tip top clean. There were no staff members inside the museum. It was mostly self exploring. But there few of them available in the sweet shop near entrance and in the gift shop. The gift shop was a separate one from the big Luray cavern one, and they also had mostly different products in the shop.

What a gorgeous orchard tucked away in Sperryville. It's family owned and they have a beautiful…read moreopen barn with all sorts of goodies including peach slushies made on site, local beef, baked goods, eggs, many varieties of apples, peaches and other fruits to PTO! Friendly service, bathrooms on site and Adirondack chairs in the shade or sun to relax!

I have been to this orchard twice. It's about a two and a half hour drive from me, but…read moreunquestionably worth it! The drive itself is gorgeous, peaceful, therapeutic even. You get to enjoy rolling hills, blue mountains, farms with their herds, and the wonderful Yoder's Amish market. You'll also pass tons of distilleries, wineries, and what seems like never-ending festivals in Gordonsville. Why drive out to this orchard? First off, they actually choose their apple varieties based on taste and texture, as opposed to familiarity alone. You can tell that they really work hard to get the best of the best as soon as you taste one. Their apples are so crisp and so packed with flavor! The varieties are amazingly unique, and many of them are difficult to find. Some varieties are not available at any other orchard here, much less in the stores. Now, don't miss this--their unpasteurized apple cider is insanely delicious!! Just don't give it to wee ones two or younger. You can taste all of the ridiculous variety of apples the goes into them. The flavor is so complex, and it is not in the least overly sweet. If you go, get some! You won't regret it at all. They tend to keep samples available for different apples and for their cider. I'm told the pasteurizing crocks the flavor. You can definitely taste the difference. Maybe bring a cooler for this as well. Right now in October, you can find the amazing Ambrosia apple pre-picked (delightful floral notes, immense coconut-like flavor, citrus notes, almost doesn't taste like apple with your eyes closed. I've even had some of these that taste spicy like cinnamon. They're quite amazing! I swear it actually reminds me of the old ambrosia salad haha), crimson crisp EverCrisp (my personal favorite--a gigantic apple with crunch and immense tangy flavor and juiciness for days that is said to last 6 months under refrigeration without degrading in texture and even stays crunchy after baking!), Gold Rush, Candy Crisp, Rome, and more. As far as the common varieties--golden delicious, red delicious, pink lady, stayman, Albermarle Pippin--you will find those here too, but they still have an out of this world flavor. Their trees are grown on dwarf rootstock, meaning that even your youngest kids can easily pick their own apples, and you can pick easily from the entire tree because they don't get but so tall. What makes this orchard stand out is truly an endless list. So, another factor is that they charge the exact same price ($2/lb) for all apple varieties, pre-picked or not. Don't worry, the varieties are not a result of genetic modification. Everything has been thought of here. They have wagons for carrying your apples as you pick. They pack your apples in paper bags that are super sturdy. They actually live in Northern VA and donate their apples to homeless shelters, food banks, and DC area charities. They also don't sell you messed up apples just because you picked it. They encourage you to taste because, to know what you like. The customer service is phenomenal. The people are so friendly, sincere, passionate, and helpful in every way possible, be it for choosing apples, finding things to do in the area, or really anything they can help with. It's a family business filled with love. The actual orchard itself is gorgeous with amazing views. The great thing is that it is still new, so it's not swarmed with people at any point. You can leisurely enjoy your time. Even the furthest fruits didn't feel excessively or unpleasantly far of a walk. I loved that they did not clear grasses out on the path for navigating the orchard, so it doesn't get muddy, slimy, or sludgy in the area where you walk. They are still expanding, and they are planning to add a baked goods portion of the business, refrigerators, indoor bathrooms (they have portable potties with the outdoor portable sinks with soap and water now.). They encourage you to bring a picnic with you. They do have picnic tables onsite. One very important detail--you MUST bring food with you for the drive. You will hit some spots that do not have food options if you're coming from Richmond. It happens right around the time you'll be super hungry. The people at the orchard did recommend me a restaurant in their area along a local river walk called Before and After, but pretty much everything closes at 5, Yoder's included. I was also told Yoder's sandwiches and ice cream are really great. I can attest to some amaaazing artisan style jams in the most inventive flavors. Going in the same direction, you can find an animal rescue zoo, Shenandoah River State Park (about an hour away), Shenandoah National Park, a water park, and more. Ready to go yet?! I hope so!

What a gem in the Virginia countryside. Packed full of displays about local and regional history…read moretold through the vast number of historical items that have been donated by the community. My wife and I were out driving in the countryside up and down Route 11 and decided to pop in to the Visitors Center. We didn't have a clue what to expect. I had looked up the Edinburg Mill the day before and actually the low admission fee ($3 in Jan 2018) made me a little leery. I didn't expect much. But was I ever pleasantly surprised. I especially enjoyed seeing so much about local history and how the people actually lived. Lots of personal history. There's a 45 minute movie included in the fee about the history of the mill - but we didn't have time to watch it. You could spend multiple hours here and probably not see everything. I didn't recall the two docents names but they were very knowledgeable and nice. Ample parking (but perhaps this might change when the restaurant opens). The gift shop was eclectic and even included some local pottery and antiques (but it's not an antique store). There's a restaurant opening in January 2018. The Edinburg Mill may not have the polish and sophistication of a big city museum - but that's why I highly recommend a visit.

I have no idea why I'm the first to review this museum. From the outside, you get the impression…read moreyou will learn about a grain mill, but what is inside is much more. Three stories of local history--"treasures" as the nice lady told us. It's a low admission price that also includes a 45 minute film entitled, "The Burning". We have two boys, aged 10 and 5. The 10 year old (who happens to enjoy history) loved it, but even the five-year-old was not bored. That would seem to say something! Lots to look at here, and for us, it was well worth it.

Clean, well maintained museum with friendly staff. Sparse displays, but well kept buildings and…read moregardens. Little Koi pond and a friendly resident kitty. Needs some more detailed information to complete the exhibits on the grounds, but I think they are going to be much better in a few years. If you like museums, this one is ok.

My family and I wandered into this festival, thinking it was a farmers market or street fair. Boy,…read morewas I excited when I found out it was a beer festival. It took me a while though--I first ran into The Gypsy Catwalk mobile boutique, which was next to a homebrewers' association tent. So I'm talking to the super nice woman, thinking if I donate some money, I get some beer tastings. She had to explain to me that it was a whole festival. The brew part: you can walk around for free. There's food trucks and other vendors, which is great. If you want to taste, it is $25 for five pours (ten tickets) and a small glass. There's a VIP option as well, but I didn't look into that. The blues part: different blues bands playing in one section of the park, and people brought blankets/chairs. The website lists over 20 different breweries, but I didn't count while I was there. However, I did find some new favorite beers, such as Pale Fire's Smokin' Scottish and Troegs' DreamWeaver Wheat. Each brewery was offering two different beers, and each pour was two tickets each. Plus, the homebrewers' association was offering tastings, and you didn't have to use your tickets (but I did donate). I tried a seasonal one from them and loved it, and got a pretzel necklace. I enjoy the blues, and the band we heard (Hypnotic Willie, I believe) was great. I could've stayed there all day, and would love to make a day of it (or weekend) and return next year. Yes, it's not as big as something like Snallygaster, but it's also not as crowded and I had a fantastic time. If I lived nearby, I definitely be here yearly, and if you are planning to visit, or need a day trip, you might want to time it around Brew and Blues.