Guidebook for Nelson
Breweries
Nelson 151 is home to many craft breweries. Will you visit them all?
This is a great place to get some awesome food and craft beer! They have an entire little "shopping" village as well that they are constantly expanding. A few times a year they have music festivals with local vendors from all over.
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Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunThis is a great place to get some awesome food and craft beer! They have an entire little "shopping" village as well that they are constantly expanding. A few times a year they have music festivals with local vendors from all over.
Blue Mountain has a wonderful view of the BLUE MOUTAIN aka The Blue Ridge Mountains. Great outdoor seating and good food. They always have awesome seasonal beers to try. This is one of the top 3 breweries on Nelson 151.
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Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdBlue Mountain has a wonderful view of the BLUE MOUTAIN aka The Blue Ridge Mountains. Great outdoor seating and good food. They always have awesome seasonal beers to try. This is one of the top 3 breweries on Nelson 151.
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery is one of the newer breweries in the area but has become just as popular as the others in a short period of time. They often have live music and the 2-level restaurant is very cool!
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Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
165 Old Ridge RdWood Ridge Farm Brewery is one of the newer breweries in the area but has become just as popular as the others in a short period of time. They often have live music and the 2-level restaurant is very cool!
They do not have food inside but they have an amazing food truck outside. The "From Scratch" food truck is often talked about by the locals and the beer inside the brewery is good!
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Brewing Tree Beer Co.
9278 Rockfish Valley HwyThey do not have food inside but they have an amazing food truck outside. The "From Scratch" food truck is often talked about by the locals and the beer inside the brewery is good!
Hard Cideries
If craft beer and wine aren't your thing, try a hard cider! Delicious!
If you haven't heard about Bold Rock Hard Cider by now, you must be living under a rock (get it??)! Bold Rock has become one of the most popular Hard Ciders in the US and it's home in right in little old Nelson County, VA. They have wonderful views and often have fun events each month as well. When you get inside, they have a glass wall where you can watch the bottling process as you sip on a crisp, cold Bold Rock Cider. Try the seasonals, they only come out during the season!!
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Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley HwyIf you haven't heard about Bold Rock Hard Cider by now, you must be living under a rock (get it??)! Bold Rock has become one of the most popular Hard Ciders in the US and it's home in right in little old Nelson County, VA. They have wonderful views and often have fun events each month as well. When you get inside, they have a glass wall where you can watch the bottling process as you sip on a crisp, cold Bold Rock Cider. Try the seasonals, they only come out during the season!!
This place is so cute and the hard ciders are very unique! Once they had a cider named Unicorn Fuel and it had glitter in it! So cool! Check it out!
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Bryant's Cider
3224 E Branch LoopThis place is so cute and the hard ciders are very unique! Once they had a cider named Unicorn Fuel and it had glitter in it! So cool! Check it out!
Blue Toad used to be situated where Brewing Tree is located but as they expanded, they moved to have more room. Now located just down the road in Roseland, they are still making delicious hard ciders!
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Blue Toad Hard Cider - Cidery & Farm
462 Winery LnBlue Toad used to be situated where Brewing Tree is located but as they expanded, they moved to have more room. Now located just down the road in Roseland, they are still making delicious hard ciders!
Distilleries
Looking for something a bit stronger? Go out to a distillery and have a cocktail!
You can't miss Silverback Distillery with the iconic silverback gorilla sitting out front! You can get cocktail flights, barrel smoked cocktails, or whiskey served neat and more! A have to try spot before you leave!
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Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley HwyYou can't miss Silverback Distillery with the iconic silverback gorilla sitting out front! You can get cocktail flights, barrel smoked cocktails, or whiskey served neat and more! A have to try spot before you leave!
This distillery is located on Route 29 towards Lovingston, VA. A little bit of a drive but well worth it!
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Virginia Distillery Co.
299 Eades LnThis distillery is located on Route 29 towards Lovingston, VA. A little bit of a drive but well worth it!
Bold Rock has a distillery in addition to a cidery! Head up the hill to try them both!
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Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley HwyBold Rock has a distillery in addition to a cidery! Head up the hill to try them both!
Wineries
Have a peaceful time sippin' wine with the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
The most extravagant and beautiful winery on 151. Sip some wine, enjoy a lunch, and take in the views.
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Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnThe most extravagant and beautiful winery on 151. Sip some wine, enjoy a lunch, and take in the views.
Hazy Mountain is right on top of a high hill so they might have the best view of all the wineries on Nelson 151. The mountains look like watercolor paintings and the wine is perfect!
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Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery
240 Hazy Mountain LaneHazy Mountain is right on top of a high hill so they might have the best view of all the wineries on Nelson 151. The mountains look like watercolor paintings and the wine is perfect!
Such a cute winery tucked away in the woods. They often have live music events.
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Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville RdSuch a cute winery tucked away in the woods. They often have live music events.
Beautiful and gorgeous rolling hills surround this winery along with gorgeous views of the mountains! Keep an eye out for their sign that Frozen Rose' slushies are avaliable!
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Afton Mountain Vineyards
234 Vineyard LnBeautiful and gorgeous rolling hills surround this winery along with gorgeous views of the mountains! Keep an eye out for their sign that Frozen Rose' slushies are avaliable!
Unique wines made from strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, and more! You HAVE to stop here before you leave. They have mead too!
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Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery
2800 Berry Hill RdUnique wines made from strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, and more! You HAVE to stop here before you leave. They have mead too!
Flying Fox started in a tiny little tasting room just down the road from where they are now. You can't miss their iconic hot air balloon mural when you drive by!
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Flying Fox Vineyard
10368 Critzer Shop RdFlying Fox started in a tiny little tasting room just down the road from where they are now. You can't miss their iconic hot air balloon mural when you drive by!
Neighborhoods
Visit some cozy neighborhoods in the area and meet the locals!
It only takes about 15 minutes to climb the mountain that leads to Wintergreen resort. Skiing, snowboarding, and tubing during the winter - golf, tennis, the spa, hiking, and swimming during the spring and summer. There is also a little shopping village and tasty restaurants as well.
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Wintergreen Resort
39 Mountain Inn LoopIt only takes about 15 minutes to climb the mountain that leads to Wintergreen resort. Skiing, snowboarding, and tubing during the winter - golf, tennis, the spa, hiking, and swimming during the spring and summer. There is also a little shopping village and tasty restaurants as well.
The quiet little neighborhood of Stoney Creek, located right off of Nelson 151 has golf courses, a bar and grill restaurant, and Lake Monacan if you're up for some swimming or relaxing on the beach.
Stony Creek
The quiet little neighborhood of Stoney Creek, located right off of Nelson 151 has golf courses, a bar and grill restaurant, and Lake Monacan if you're up for some swimming or relaxing on the beach.
Nellysford is home to a small shopping village that has almost every stop you might need to make during your trip! An ABC store, IGA grocery store, a bakery, a Dollar Store, the post office, hardware store, banks, and a store called The Farmers Daughter that features fresh meats, seafood, produce, and other local items for sale!
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Nellysford
Nellysford is home to a small shopping village that has almost every stop you might need to make during your trip! An ABC store, IGA grocery store, a bakery, a Dollar Store, the post office, hardware store, banks, and a store called The Farmers Daughter that features fresh meats, seafood, produce, and other local items for sale!
Restaurants
Local treasures and family spots!
If you are looking for the best dang sandwiches on 151, I highly recommend visiting the Blue Ridge Pig. They have a smoked turkey croissant that is so delicious, I think about it often! Get the dill sauce on the side and dip your sandwich in it, you won't regret it!
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Blue Ridge Pig
2198 Rockfish Valley HwyIf you are looking for the best dang sandwiches on 151, I highly recommend visiting the Blue Ridge Pig. They have a smoked turkey croissant that is so delicious, I think about it often! Get the dill sauce on the side and dip your sandwich in it, you won't regret it!
If you are driving down 151 you may see a line of people standing next to Paulie's pick-up window waiting for a platter of his BBQ sandwiches. When you see the smoke rolling from his smoker, you know he's open for business! If you don't see a line, there's probably a sign that says "Gone fishing" on his door!
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Paulie's Pig Out
7376 Rockfish Valley HwyIf you are driving down 151 you may see a line of people standing next to Paulie's pick-up window waiting for a platter of his BBQ sandwiches. When you see the smoke rolling from his smoker, you know he's open for business! If you don't see a line, there's probably a sign that says "Gone fishing" on his door!
Margaritas is a locally owned authentic Mexican food restaurant. If you choose to sit at the bar, you will more than likely be served by the owner, G. Their food will satisfy that craving for delicious Mexican flavors. Sometimes they have live music on the weekends and they often have specials listed on their chalkboard up front.
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Margaritas the Flavor of Mexico
2815 Rockfish Valley HwyMargaritas is a locally owned authentic Mexican food restaurant. If you choose to sit at the bar, you will more than likely be served by the owner, G. Their food will satisfy that craving for delicious Mexican flavors. Sometimes they have live music on the weekends and they often have specials listed on their chalkboard up front.
Giuseppes Ristorante Italiano
2842 Rockfish Valley HwyA locally owned Italian restaurant.
Chirios serves up New York Style Pizza with the thin crust. It is saucey, cheesey, and there are so many toppings to choose from! They also serve subs, sandwiches, and generously topped salads.
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Chirios Pizza
2777 Rockfish Valley HwyChirios serves up New York Style Pizza with the thin crust. It is saucey, cheesey, and there are so many toppings to choose from! They also serve subs, sandwiches, and generously topped salads.
Gas station food isn't for everyone, I know, but Ashley's Market serves up crunchy and moist fried chicken. They also have sides available such as mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, and more. If you get a fried chicken combo, you get your choice of two sides and a roll. Their menu also offers chicken tenders, sandwiches, hot dogs, etc. This is a great spot to stop for a quick lunch. They even have picnic tables on their porch where you can enjoy your meal.
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Ashley's Market
6445 Rockfish Valley HwyGas station food isn't for everyone, I know, but Ashley's Market serves up crunchy and moist fried chicken. They also have sides available such as mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, and more. If you get a fried chicken combo, you get your choice of two sides and a roll. Their menu also offers chicken tenders, sandwiches, hot dogs, etc. This is a great spot to stop for a quick lunch. They even have picnic tables on their porch where you can enjoy your meal.
Coffee
Sometimes you just need a pick-me-up in the A.M.
There isn't a Starbucks in the area but there is Trager Brothers Coffee! Head down to the Rockfish Community center to get your coffee fix in the AM.
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Trager Brothers Coffee Roasters
190 Rockfish School LnThere isn't a Starbucks in the area but there is Trager Brothers Coffee! Head down to the Rockfish Community center to get your coffee fix in the AM.