Top Things to do in Virginia
Top Hotels in Virginia
- 1. Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel
- 2. Coastal Hotel & Suites Virginia Beach - Oceanfront
- 3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA
- 4. Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront North
- 5. Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- 6. Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
- 7. Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg South
- 9. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 10. Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
The 10 Best Breweries in Virginia, United States
Virginia can make American history come alive. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, tour Civil War battlefields, explore the living history museum at Williamsburg… the possibilities are endless (if the kids object, break up the historical sightseeing with a visit to Busch Gardens). Arlington, site of Arlington National Cemetery, is just across the Potomac River from all the major sites in D.C. In addition to beaches and historical attractions, Virginia has plenty to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Active families will love the Blue Ridge Highlands, where hiking, canoeing and tubing are just a few of the activities offered. Couples might enjoy a romantic mountain cabin in Virginia after a day of hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
Restaurants in Virginia
1. Capstan Bar Brewing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. Sly Clyde Ciderworks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Sly Clyde is Virginia's first #coastal cidery, using 100% "craftily crushed" Virginia apples. All our ciders are produced on site by an award-winning team of cider makers. Join us in the tasting room (Starting August 25, 2018) for exclusive ciders, tours, and a lovely back patio. There are many restaurants in the area and Fort Monroe is less than a mile away!
Reviewed By 618deniset - Yorktown, United States
Walked around Phoebus and decided to deck into Sly Clyde’s. Gorgeous old home with beautiful woodwork! Enjoyed a drink on the back patio, soaking in the January sunshine! Very busy afternoon for them, with a food truck serving up some yummy pizzas. Great to see this establishment thriving in a cute little piece of Phoebus! Cheers, Sly Clyde’s!!
3. Cave Hill Farms Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By kristym373 - Medford Lakes, United States
We went to the brewery on a sunny Saturday and sat outside. There is so much to explore. The beer choices were delicious, and the inside of the barn was like nothing I've ever seen. Incredible nostalgia from America with old horse drawn carriages and the stories behind each one. The place is wayyyyyy better than anything we expected. We stayed for three hours but could have stayed forever. You won't be disappointed! . Worth the trip from JMU!
4. Starr Hill Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Starr Hill Brewery is an idependently owned, regional craft brewery founded in 1999 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Among the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, Starr Hill has won 22 Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Great British Beer Festival medals. Starr Hill beer is distributed throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions. Visit our Tap Room in Crozet to try our 24 rotating craft beers, as well as enjoy local food trucks on site daily, plus free brewery tours and free live music on weekends. Cheers!
Reviewed By Handsome-Young-Lad
The Starr Hill Brewery is a really neat place to visit. They have great beer on tap and bottles and cans available to take home. The staff was very friendly and polite. I would definitely come back if in the area.
5. Belmont Farms Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By johnlt631 - Toms River, United States
This distillery has a fabouls array of whiskeys (bonded or not) and allows 6 tastings to pick out the best ones that fit your pleasure. The staff is extrememly knowledgable to let you know how the spritis are handled and checked. The plant is easy to find and able to have you sit and try the tastes and ask for others that may be better to your taste; including moonshine. This is the best one I found since the several others I went to try. They even have a sales fellow (Tim) who even comes to other states to show them around. Tim will be in New Jersey this month and you can always ask when he will be in your area or in another state.
6. Bold Rock Hard Cider
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Located on the famed beverage corridor along Rt. 151 in Nelson County, the flagship Bold Rock Cider Barn opened in August 2014 and represents our company headquarters, center of operations and primary cider production facility. The ‘Chapel of Apple’ as it is affectionately known is a beautifully rustic timber framed barn overlooking the Rockfish River. Our staff will be happy to explain the process behind our award-winning craft hard cider and following a tasting, enjoy a pint, flight or delicious food from our Feed Room. The Nellysford Cider Barn is open daily at 11 AM.
Reviewed By Tribe93 - Manassas, United States
Bold Rock is my go to cider at the grocery store and visiting the cidery in Nellysford was a real treat. Nice atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating -- terraced above the Rockfish River which you can walk to and enjoy. Limited food menu at the moment due to COVID but everything we tried was delicious. First visit we were able to get draft cider (Friday). Our second visit three or four weeks later (Sunday) only had canned cider available. Had a flight sampler the first visit and loved all the ones I tried. Flight sampler not available the other visit. Not sure why the difference, but we just rolled with it.
7. Center Of The Universe Brewing Company
8. Alewerks Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Alewerks Brewing Company opened in 2006, foreseeing the increasing demand for quality local craft beer. Alewerks quickly established a reputation for fine brews with a commitment to classic standards while pressing boundaries with bold flavors. Loyal visitors return day after day, month after month and year after year to new developments as Alewerks expands its facility, reach and goals.
Reviewed By Dogwonder
We enjoyed a couple beers (Superb IPA, Thaw Amber Ale) from this local brewery. Both were superbly delicious. They have 16 beers on tap! We also had a hot doughy pretzel with some type of mustard sauce which was quite good. I wish we could have taken the tour, but we missed the last one. Smoking/vaping is prohibited (so we can all better enjoy the beer!). We were there on a Friday afternoon (4PM), and there was a great mix of people...not too crowded. It's definitely a fun atmosphere with so many choices.
9. St. George Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Jofo22 - Poquoson, United States
If you are looking for a beautiful space to hold a gathering and be socially distanced, then St. George Brewing Company is an excellent choice! We held a family gathering in the new outdoor space and it was perfect. The spacious tent with heaters kept us all cozy, while in an open-air, safe, and sanitized environment. We were able to reserve it for a reasonable fee and the staff was fantastic. The beer tasting was fun and delicious! With all the challenges right now, it was great to be in a place where we felt not only safe, but well cared for ~and we had a blast!
10. Old Bust Head Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Old Bust Head Brewing Company is an independent, solar-powered microbrewery in Fauquier County, VA west of DC. Our experience brewing traditional ales & lagers has helped us win awards in styles classic and creative. With beautiful views of slate roofed barns and refurbished campus-like brick buildings, Old Bust Head is part of a unique farm called ‘Vint Hill’ that for 50 years operated as a top secret military listening post. Familiar faces behind the bar share their love of craft in our 1950’s post & beam taproom while covered outdoor seating between our taproom and production area provides a welcoming environment for dogs and all-weather access to a rotating variety of food trucks.
Reviewed By rniber
Live about 5 minutes away and always see friends hanging out and enjoying an awesome craft brew, have seen some great musical acts and songs I've never heard anyone cover....super cool chill atmosphere.
