Little Washington
The village of Little Washington takes you back in time to when life was fancy and demanded grand style. George Washington laid out the town when he was 17 years old. Today the entire village is a National Treasure. One-of-a-kind world class boutiques and galleries intertwine with history here.
Wine Loves Chocolate - Named Virginia's best retail wine shop, this little shop is loaded with artisan wines and small batch artisan chocolates. Stop in for the Choco~Vino Challenge and learn how to pair wines with chocolates, taste a flight of higher-end wines, and build your own box of incredible chocolate truffles to take home.
The Shops at The Inn - The Inn at Little Washington's Tavern Shops are housed in the old Tavern building. Built in 1740, it now houses a series of 5 charmingly decorated period rooms offering a wide variety of tableware, furnishings, gifts, antiques, jewelry, kitchenware and delicacies from The Inn at Little Washington.
Middle Street Gallery - The Middle Street Gallery is an artist-owned gallery run by its members. It was established in 1983 and is located at 311 Gay Street, Lower Level, facing Main Street & across from Ballard’s in the town of Washington, Virginia. Members' work includes all aspects of the fine arts: drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, mixed-media, photography; the gallery embraces new developments in art-making.
Geneva Welch Gallery - Geneva is a nationally known artist specializing in watercolor and oil paintings of animals and landscapes. The gallery on Main Street in Washington also features handmade jewelry, note cards, hand-painted tiles and ornaments.
R. H. Ballard - Southern Living magazine voted this unique shop and gallery one of "TOP 50 SHOPS IN THE SOUTH." French jacquard tablecloths, fine gifts, art, Oriental rugs.
Gay Street Gallery - Gay Street Gallery presents the work of select, award-winning artists from Virginia and around the country. With a focus on representational landscape and figurative paintings, the Gallery also shows sculpture and other three-dimensional art.
Little Washington Theatre - This theatre hosts unique concerts, plays and other events in an up close and personal style.
Hazel River Arts & Antiques - Something for everyone. Discover vintage and antique treasures, Expand the ambiance of home with vintage furnishings.
DC’S STAYCATION DESTINATION
The Blue Ridge Mountains 60 miles West of DC.
Sperryville
Sperryville is the tiny village named the best small town in Virginia and best weekend getaway in Virginia by Huffington Post. Founded in 1820, this farm village is known for its old-time charm. Located near the Appalachian Trail and along the Civil War Trails, you're surrounded by a rich history of Americana. The village is a popular dining spot, offering a selection of restaurants, eateries, and an Internet café/coffee shop. Lots of roadside market stands come alive as produce becomes available.
Copper Fox Distillery - Our distillery tour provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our production areas where guests will learn about distillery production, how we make great whisky & spirits, and the history of our unique property in Sperryville.
The Corner Store - established circa 1840, is the Hub of Rappahannock County. You've got to go get provisions here. This tiny shop has got to be the cutest grocery in history, stocked with everything you might need for a more gourmet getaway. Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen and Francis Bar are connected.
Wild Roots Apothecary - a heart-centered venture founded to explore the art of herbal medicine. Owner and herbalist, Colleen O’Bryant, shares botanical remedies in the form of teas, elixirs and wellness-based body care products.
Beech Spring Gift Shop - the largest QUILT outlet in the Northern VA area. Handmade quilts sell below wholesale cost. Polish pottery, jams, jellies, ciders, wild mountain honey. The fruit stand has cider, seasonal harvests, and apple and fruit butters.
Before & After - a great place to grab a coffee, eat a healthy lunch, or meet friends for wine after hours. Locals come to meet and work. Hikers and passers through come to energize before a day of exploring or to share stories of their adventures.
Cottage Curator - Cottage Curator is an independent art gallery featuring artworks by local, regional, and nationally recognized fine art and craft artists.
Copper Fox Antiques - 30,000 square feet of antiques, furniture, books and collectibles. Located just off of Route 211 at the end of River Lane.
The Marketplace Sperryville - This indoor dining and shopping venue is located in Sperryville's River District. It's home to a restaurant, boutique vendors, artists & food purveyors.
Central Coffee Roasters - small batch artisan coffee.
Juba Mountain Pottery - elegant but still very functional stoneware pots.
Sperryville Pottery - pottery and unique, locally made, gifts!
Flourish Root Florals - Bring some life into your home or office with bespoke selections of exotic & locally grown flowers.
Haley Fine Art - Fine art, jewelry and sculpture from the region's foremost artists. Revolving shows, group exhibits and demonstrations. Collectors welcome.