Local Attractions
There are plenty of local attractions we highly recommend for your enjoyment. Whether you're an avid hiker, wine connoisseur, or foodie, you will not lack options when visiting Monte Ventoso.
We have put together a carefully procured list of local attractions below. We hope you enjoy some of the best Virginia has to offer!
Wineries, Cideries, and Breweries
Madison:
- Early Mountain Vineyards
- Bald Top Brewing
- DuCard Vineyards
- Prince Michel Vineyards
Gordonsville (23 miles):
- Horton Vineyards
Barboursville (24 miles):
- Barboursville Vineyards
Rappahannock (30 miles):
- Rappahannock Cellars
Charlottesville (33 miles):
- Veritas Vineyards
- Trump Winery
- King Family Vineyards
- Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
- Castle Hill Cider
- South Street Brewery
- Jefferson Vineyards
- Potter's Craft Cider Garden
- Bold Rock Cidery Carter Mountain
Restaurants
There are many excellent restaurants in the counties surrounding Madison, we highly recommend the following.
Madison:
- Bavarian Chef
Orange (18 miles):
- Inn at Willow Grove
- Forked on Main
Gordonsville (23 miles):
- Restaurant Rouchambeau
Barboursville (24 miles):
- Palladio Restaurant
Sperryville (25 miles):
- Three Blacksmiths
- Rapahhanock Pizza Kitchen
Washington, VA (32 miles):
- Inn at Little Washington
Charlottesville (33 miles):
- C&O Restaurant
- Prime 109
- Burton's Grill
- The Juice Laundry
Festivals & Events
Madison:
- Graves Mountain Apple Harvest (Oct)
- Taste of the Mountains (Sep)
- Early Mountain Oyster Festival (Oct)
- DuCard Oyster Festival (Sep)
Charlottesville (33 miles):
- Friday's After Five (Apr-Sep)
- Wind Down Wednesdays (Jul-Aug)
- Carter Mountain Fall Fest (Oct)
- Martha's Market (Nov)
- Crozet Winter Brews (Dec)
Hiking Trails
Madison:
- White Oak Canyon
- Old Rag
Shenandoah National Park
- Has entrances from Madison and most surrounding counties.
Farmers Markets
While Charlottesville City Market is the most established, Madison, Culpeper, and Orange Counties have a small, limited presence.
Madison:
Charlottesville (33 miles):
Culpeper (21 miles):
