Location: Lovettsville
Top Things to do in Lovettsville
The 10 Best Things to Do in Lovettsville, United States
Lovettsville is a town in Loudoun County, located near the very northern tip of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. Settled primarily by German immigrants, the town was originally established in 1836.
Restaurants in Lovettsville
1. Creek's Edge Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Creek's Edge Winery is a beautiful Amish-built facility nestled between the Catoctin Creek and Furnace Mountain in Loudoun County, Virginia. This award-winning winery pairs a beautiful environment with some of Northern Virginia's best wines.
Reviewed By Kevin P - Vienna, Virginia
We came here by chance and enjoyed the wine selection. Many of the wines have been given awards that I would recommend trying. The spinach and artichoke dip was pretty yummy, but the ratio of chips to dip was lacking. The property itself is very scenic and but a difficult drive. They have lots of fun things to do for the kids and they allow pets last time I saw. I would recommend you get a spot on the second level deck as soon as you arrive.
2. River & Trail Outfitters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 411 reviews
River and Trail Outfitters of Knoxville, Maryland has been family owned and operated since 1972. River and Trail offers guided and unguided white water and mellow water rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing trips as well as biking hiking, climbing and cross-country skiing in the historic and scenic Harpers Ferry, WV area. We also sell new and used canoes, kayaks and paddling accessories located in our shop. Check out our website for details on our various trips, ranging from our Paddle N Wine Tour to our Team Building
Reviewed By vrobert132 - Madison, Wisconsin
Our experience with River & Trail Outfitters was great. The staff is so kind, welcoming, and accommodating; you could tell they truly wanted us to have the best experience as possible. We did the Shenandoah River Float, which was exactly what we were looking for. Very calm river, beautiful scenary, and just enough current to help you along the way.
The food was definitely better than we expected, and the starting point was easy to find and clearly marked. Shoutout to Wayne, Ryan, Will & Maury who helped make our experience unforgettable! Our large group of 70 people had a blast spending the day outdoors with the crew. Nothing but the most pleasurable experience!
3. Smoketown Brewing Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Brunswick's oldest brewery situated in the town's former volunteer fire station. Serving over 15 hand-crafted beers plus seasonal and special release beers. Enjoy our tasting room or patio.
Reviewed By SROVirginia - Virginia
Excellent beer in an old brick building surrounded by history (and near the river). Reasonable prices. Knowledgeable bar staff. Kid and dog friendly. Beers to suit all tastes. I liked the bitter Ashcat Pale Ale (bitter without tasting of grapefruit or other citrus; more like a British bitter). And they serve half-pint glasses, not just full pints. Tasting flights also available. Will return!
4. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is indeed one of the crown jewels in the National Park Service. Covering over 4,000 acres in 3 states (WV, VA and MD) at the scenic confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and the Potomac River water gap through the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Park features an amazing diversity of American History all in one place: Great figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Brown, Frederick Douglass, Robert E. Lee, U.S. Grant, "Stonewall" Jackson, JEB Stuart, Philip Sheridan, W.E.B. Du Bois, Kate Field and many others swirl around Harpers Ferry like a whirlwind! The C&O Canal National Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail all converge at Harpers Ferry NHP. Twenty miles of hiking trails in the Park offer more than a one weekend getaway. Local private businesses offer whitewater rafting, tubing, fishing and many outdoor activities, along with dining and overnight accommodations. Come visit beautiful Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and be swept away by the mountains, the rivers and the history for a visit you and your family will long remember!
Reviewed By AlisonsD4 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We stopped here on a rainy Wednesday afternoon during Spring Break. It probably would have been stroller friendly if it hadn't been raining and we could have left the stroller outside in smaller exhibits. The park itself is very interesting with plenty to keep my tweens interested. You walk around and different buildings have different displays.
Many of the shops in the area were closed that day and there aren't many food options either. That was the only drawback to the date/time (or perhaps weather?) for our visit.
5. Doukenie Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Larry H - Denver
We traveled through the area in May 2017. We felt the wines here to be our favorites. We asked if they would ship to Colorado. They said yes. We asked if they would ship wines we had purchased at other local vineyards. They said yes....MoreThank you for the kind words! We're sorry about the shipping issues. We hope you come back the next time you're in the area!
6. C&O Canal Hike at Point of Rocks Boat Ramp
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Checkmate75 - Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
I travel a lot and I'm always looking for good trails to run on and this one is a home run. There us easy access from Rt 15 and a huge parking area. I'm guessing from the looks of things that it is heavily used by kayaker's and canoe'ers. The trail goes North and South along the old C&O towpath and is bordered to the West by the Potomac River and just across the remnants of the old canal to the East is the heavily traveled CSX Railroad.
If you head south the trail will take you all the way to Washington,D.C and is used heavily by mountain bikers. There are mile markers posted along the trail as well to help keep you oriented. I decided to head North under 15 and passed right by the tunnel. There is lots of history here and the lock-keepers house is sill standing so I stopped to read the historic markers to learn about the area. You can easily see the train tunnel carved into the side of the mountain more than a century ago.
The trail is a soft trail primarily consisting of dirt and sand and for the most part it is in the shade as the forest has grown over much of the trail. That is a good thing because on this day it was 94 degrees and about 95% humidity with bright sunshine. At about 2 miles into the run a huge tree had fallen across the trail so I followed the temporary path around the tree and continued for another mile and half before turning around. At the turn I looked toward the railroad tracks and saw a second tunnel in the side of the mountain. The tracks are heavily traveled and four trains passed in both directions during my run.
There were many kayaker's in the river and I could hear their fun and frolic throughout the run although it's hard to see them in the summer with the forest between the trail and the river. I was passed by a number of mountain bikers and i passed a few walkers but on this day I was the only runner. The trail was not crowded at all and I enjoyed the quiet time surrounded by nature that was only interrupted by laughter from the water or lumbering locomotives from the train tracks. On my way back a wicked thunderstorm came out of no where and there is no place to hide so I picked up my pace and finished the run in a heavy downpour that washed the sweat away. I was worried about lightning as it crackled all around but I ended up safe in the parking lot.
I will definitely run here again and in fact, it is such a nice trail I would go out of my way to come back here and run.
7. Bloomery Plantation Distillery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By Dutch1638 - Fayetteville, Pennsylvania
We visited Bloomery based on a couple of recommendations. We weren't disappointed. The property is really interesting and the tasting room is an experience. Their liquors are unique and outstanding. Bloomery is a "destination" for us.We are glad that you listened to those recommendations and visited us! Certainly proud to be a destination for you! Thanks for the nice review, hope to see you up on our hill again soon!
8. 8 Chains North
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
8 Chains North is a family-owned and -operated farm winery located in the town of Waterford in picturesque Loudoun County, Virginia. Owner and Winegrower Ben Renshaw's careful attention to viticulture reveals itself in our old-world-style wines -- rich, dry reds with supple tannins, and crisp, dry whites with lovely acidity. Come visit us in our spacious, comfortable Tasting Room and enjoy two tasting options -- wines only, or wines paired with handcrafted chocolate truffles. Take a seat on the patio overlooking the vineyard, or in cooler weather, warm up by the fireplace inside. We offer a lite fare menu or you may bring your own picnic. We welcome groups with advance reservations and can accommodate limos and buses (no party buses allowed.) 8 Chains North is pleased to welcome your well-behaved children and dogs.
Reviewed By jehenson81
This was my third winery of the day and I have to say they had good wine. I appeared to be the first visit of the day and Emily (I think that was her name) took good care of me. None of the wines were too overpowering save one that was super woodsy which I had to dumb. The tasting was on the cheaper end of the spectrum and this was an added bonus.
9. Hiddencroft Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Just a short drive from the winery corridors along Rt. 15 and Rt. 9 in Loudoun County, VA and convenient to Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania wine lovers as well! Hiddencroft Vineyards is situated on a 26-acre former farmstead in Lovettsville, VA. Our tasting room is an 1830’s farmhouse. We hold special music events and tastings in our rustic 1930’s bank-barn or on our large barrel-shaped patio. Our barn is also available for private parties and corporate events. We periodically open our wine production facility for tours and barrel tastings. Our tasting house and winery are surrounded by butterfly gardens and our orchard. You can sample award winning wines, chat with the winemaker / owners, and learn about wine-making. After your tasting, relax on the tasting house deck or patio, snack on light fare available in our tasting house or bring your own picnic lunch. The atmosphere is friendly, casual and relaxing. Open year round for tastings and wine sales, Thursday - Monday, Noon - 6PM. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Reviewed By city2country - Spring Grove, Pa
We stopped there today at noon, our first stop of the day, after a two hour drive, and no one was there. No other cars, no people, no sign saying why they weren't open. Super disappointed.
10. Brunswick Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Furyhorn - San Antonio, Texas
Came by to visit the National Park Service location to learn more about the canal. Met a caretaker of the museum, so gave me loads of local historical information of the area, from the museums point of view. Unfortunately, the NPS rep was not in, but caretaker was able to acquire some parks information and booklets. It was a cold and rainy day, but the people in the area were friendly. This spot is a little hard to find and get too, but worth the stop. If you child loves trains, bring there here!
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