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Afton House

Lodging

Afton

The Afton House is a luxury home built for gathering. The home boasts incredible views and can sleep 16. Enjoy spectacular views while resting in luxury. Truly a one-of-a-kind retreat in Afton.

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Afton Market

Markets & Delis

Afton

Afton Market is a locally owned convenience stop offering fuel plus a short-order deli that fries up chicken, biscuits, and hot lunch plates.

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Afton Mountain Vineyards

Vineyards & Wineries

Afton

One of Virginia's pioneer farm wineries with vines dating to 1978, crafting estate-grown vinifera on the sunrise side of Afton Mountain. Afton Mountain Vineyards, one of Virginia's earliest farm wineries, grows 11 grape varieties on 26 acres at 1,000 feet, producing estate wines cooled by ridge breezes and poured in a sunrise-side tasting room.

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Airkey Boutique Rentals

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

Airkey Boutique Rentals curates charming nature-centric stays near Nelson 151 breweries, wineries, and hiking trails—visit myairkey.com for available suites. Looking for a cozy mountain hideaway. We offer the perfect getaway for adventure seekers and serenity lovers alike There’s something to do in Afton every season of the year.

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Ashley’s Market

Markets & Delis

Afton

Ashley's Market pairs gas pumps with a home-style deli serving breakfast biscuits, subs, fried chicken, and deli salads made to order.

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Basecamp 151

Motels & Inns

Afton

Basecamp 151 is a boutique motel on Route 151 with seven individual suites plus a three-bedroom house, offering memory foam beds, smart TVs, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

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Big Tiny House

Lodging

Afton

FORBES magazine named this model as the most beautiful tiny house in the world. A six-figure tiny home in the epicenter of VA’s Brew Ridge Trail. “Big Tiny” is a luxurious retreat that is huge on both character and amenities. This handcrafted home boasts a full-sized kitchen private bedroom, cozy sleeping loft, 2 large screen TVs, and full bath with tub. With a cathedral ceiling and walls of windows, this Escape Traveler XL is the flagship offering of the premiere tiny home builder..

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Blue Mountain Brewery

Breweries & Cideries

Afton

Route 151 brewpub pouring flagship and seasonal ales alongside a from-scratch kitchen with sweeping Blue Ridge views.

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Blue Ridge Farm and Wedding Venue

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

The Blue Ridge Farm & Farmhouse doubles as a wedding-ready venue and a renovated lodging hub, offering vineyard vistas, six acres of event space, and quick hops to the Brew Ridge Trail. The Blue Ridge Farm & Farmhouse combines a six-acre event-ready property with renovated farmhouse lodging, vineyard views, and proximity to Brew Ridge Trail.

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Blue Ridge Parkway Loops

Biking

Afton

Scenic 22- or 40-mile Blue Ridge Parkway cycling loop starting near Love, Virginia, with sweeping Shenandoah Valley overlooks, Parkway climbs, and Route 76 tie-ins.

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Blue Ridge Tunnel

Hikes & Trails

Afton

Walk the restored 1850s Blue Ridge Railroad tunnel on a 2.25-mile crushed-gravel path with dramatic stone portals linking Afton and the Rockfish Valley. The Blue Ridge Tunnel, engineered by Claudius Crozet in the 1850s beneath Rockfish Gap, now lets hikers and cyclists travel nearly a mile through the historic rail bore between Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Boogie Nights Manor

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

Sleeping twelve with pet-friendly policies, the home lets your group hop between tasting rooms by day and host vinyl-listening parties or hot tub hangs by night. A custom home designed and built by the inventor of the hot dog conveyer machine.

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Brewing Tree Beer Company

Breweries & Cideries

Afton

Husband-and-wife brewery with a scratch kitchen, creekside beer garden, and rotating small-batch Virginia ales.

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Cabin at Clonmel

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

Cabin at Clonmel is a restored 1700s log cabin available for 31+ day stays with loft bedroom, modern comforts, and mountain views on the Clonmel estate. Historic cabin from late 1700’s with beautiful restoration, beautiful mountain views, fire pit, peaceful area.

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Cardinal Point Winery

Vineyards & Wineries

Afton

Welcoming tasting room offers tours, Blue Ridge views, and seasonal events alongside expressive wines. Family-owned winery in the foothills of Afton Mountain inspired by the founders' time in Germany.

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Cheval Circle

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

Cheval Circle is a rustic three-bedroom home on a meadow beside a horse farm, offering mountain views and easy drives to Afton attractions. The house feels remote and rural, yet is close to so much of what Nelson County has to offer.

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Clonmel Acres

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

This spot is perfect for family reunions, wine enthusiasts exploring local vineyards, or groups of friends looking for a quiet place to gather.

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Cottage on Route 151

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

Cottage on Route 151—also known as Towler Cottage—is a one-bedroom getaway with hot tub, fire pit, and mountain views minutes from breweries and hikes. The cottage is within minutes from the best wineries and breweries, great local trails, and the Blue Ridge Parkway There’s something to do in Afton every season of the year.

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Cottage on the Trail

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

Cottage on the Trail is a poolside suite on a private estate along the Rockfish River with pergola seating, fire pit, and easy Route 151 access. Wake to gorgeous Mountain views & rolling green meadows bordering the Rockfish River on our family estate.

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Edible Landscaping

Farms & Orchards

Afton

Located high in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you'll find plants and trees that produce edible food – berries, nuts, fruits, herbs; items that we distribute worldwide. Nursery specializing in edible landscaping plants—fruit trees, berries, vines, and herbs—grown without herbicides and shipped nationwide.

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Elk Mountain Overlook

Whole House Rentals

Afton

Elk Mountain Overlook is a boutique chalet perched off the Blue Ridge Parkway with two king suites, soaker tub, dual-head shower, and expansive deck views. Mountaintop overlook with jaw dropping views and camp themed interior design.

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Eventide Farm

Farms & Orchards

Afton

Eventide Farm operates a farm stand in Afton offering seasonal flowers, produce, baked goods, eggs, herbs, soaps, and candles.

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Flying Fox Vineyards

Vineyards & Wineries

Afton

Small-lot producer known for inventive wines and the Sly Fox vermouth line, letting each varietal speak for itself.

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Fulton Belle Vue

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

Lovely outdoor spaces with a screened in porch, rockers on front porch as well as a fire pit to enjoy the amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Galleywinter Farm

Farms & Orchards

Afton

Nutrition, fitness, stress management, communication and relationship-building, body-wise approaches to alignment, sovereignty and empowerment; horse-wise sessions to become more aware of your persona. Galleywinter Farm in Afton hosts health retreats, equine therapy, horsemanship lessons, yoga, and creative residencies on a pastoral horse farm.

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Glass Hollow Studio & Gallery

Attraction

Afton

Discover the art of glassmaking at Glass Hollow Studio and Gallery, nestled in the scenic Rockfish Valley. This unique destination offers visitors the opportunity to witness skilled artisans at work and explore beautiful handcrafted glass pieces in their gallery. Hours: Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm Contact: 434-270-6104

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Glenbrae

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

Glenbrae is a designer five-bedroom home just off Route 151 with Peloton-equipped office, fenced yard, mountain views, and fire pit.

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Goldfinch

Lodging

Afton

Experience a comfortable stay at Goldfinch, a charming lodging located in Afton. This fully equipped home features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a walk-in shower and a shower/tub combination. Enjoy amenities such as a new queen pullout sofa, an inflatable mattress, central HVAC, a washer and dryer, and a screened porch, all while being conveniently situated near Veritas Vineyards and the Route 151 Craft Beverage Trail.

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Gracewood

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

Gracewood is a modernized cottage tucked off Route 151 with two miles of private trails, quiet setting, and easy access to wineries and breweries. Gracewood hides just off Route 151, pairing a quiet modern cottage with two miles of private trails that drop you into wine-and-beer country in minutes.

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Indigo House Bed & Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast

Afton

Indigo House treats guests to four artfully curated, dog-friendly rooms plus chef-prepped breakfasts before they set off for Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, or the Nelson 151 beverage trail.

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Inn at Blue Mountain Brewery

Lodging

Afton

The Inn at Blue Mountain Brewery is a 4,000 sq ft Cape Cod home beside the brewery with wraparound porch, hot tub, fire pit, and private path to the taproom.

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Lewis Catherine House

Cabins & Cottages

Afton

The Lewis Catherine House, built in 1905, has undergone a full renovation; allowing this home to welcome groups of people that want to be centrally located to numerous vineyards, breweries, and restaurants.

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