What’s Nearby

Never heard of Fluvanna County? We’re about 30 minutes from Charlottesville and an hour from Richmond and there’s a lot to do, see, and taste.

Activities

Hiking

Pleasant Grove Park: http://www.fluvannacounty.org/services/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities
Detailed hiking guide for Pleasant Grove: http://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/PleasantGrove/
Birding trail: http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.asp?trail=3&loop=PMR&site=PMR10

Dog Parks

A great off-leash park complete with dog beach: http://www.dogster.com/local/VA/Palmyra/Dog_Parks/Pleasant_grove-123950

Horseback Riding

Pleasant Grove has plenty of easy access trailer parking and miles of trails: http://www.fluvannacounty.org/content/images/Parks%20Rec/Fluvanna_Trailhead_Map%20%28Final%29.pdf OR http://www.fluvannacounty.org/content/documents/ParksRec/Brochures/Trail%20Map%202.pdf

River Running Maps & Access

Rivanna River: Super easy put-in and takeout on Crofton/Palmyra run

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/display.asp?id=202&section=maps

James River: You can bring your own boats or use one of the outfitters listed below. http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/display.asp?id=158&section=maps

River Outfitters

James River Reeling and Rafting, Scottsville: http://www.reelingandrafting.com/
James River Runners: http://www.jamesriver.com/intro.htm

Skeet Shooting: http://www.centralvasportingclays.com/

Hot Air Ballooning:

Historical

Monticello: http://www.monticello.org/
Ashlawn: http://ashlawnhighland.org/

Wineries and Breweries

Thistle Gate Winery: http://www.thistlegatevineyard.com/
James River Brewing Company: http://www.jamesriverbrewing.com/
Blenheim Vineyard: http://blenheimvineyards.com/
Jefferson Vineyard: http://jeffersonvineyards.com/
Trump Winery: http://www.trumpwinery.com/

Orchards

Fruit Hill Orchard: http://fruithillorchard.com/
Carter Mountain: http://www.cartermountainorchard.com/