Wintergreen Virginia Vacation Rentals

Wintergreen, Virginia Vacation Area

Many will find that Wintergreen is an excellent "home base" from which to visit other attractions in while on vacation in Virginia. While our family enjoys wandering the rockfish and shenandoah valleys in search of the best undiscovered breakfast joint, you may prefer visiting many of the historical sites. We've tried to list some of the major attractions below. Brochures and directions are in plentiful supply everywhere in town.

Within 15 Miles of our vacation rental
The Blue Ridge Parkway: Just one mile west of the Wintergreen entrance, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile recreational motor road that connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks while protecting the cultural and natural features of the Virginia region. Designed as a "scenic drive", the Parkway provides a vacation in itself--both stunning scenery and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the mountains. To the north, past Raven's Roost, and Humpback Rocks, the road changes into Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive has a toll, and the BRP is free.

Getting there on bicycle can be faster than getting there in a car. Some of the Wintergreen homes back up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Simply ride down Laurel Springs Drive to the point that you see the Parkway through the lots on your left. Walk your bike over and begin enjoying the view. Bike rentals are available at the resort.

Lake Monocan: Part of the Wintergreen resort, but located in the valley, and its free for Wintergreen guests. Nice beach.

Sherando Lake: Sherando Lake Recreation Area, part of the George Washington National Forest, is located east of Staunton at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, onVirginia Route 664. It offers vacation opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, swimming and boating. Its main, 24-acre lake has a 200-yard beach and a bathhouse at its swimming section.

Crabtree Falls: This is my wife's favorite. Crabtree Falls is the largest vertical drop waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Hikers, backpackers and campers enjoy miles of nature trails in the falls area. The trails of the falls lead hikers up to where the trail meets the Appalachian Trail. The falls trails lead hikers along a rigorous five-mile loop which offers stunning views of the five cascades of Crabtree Falls. The vertical drop totals over 1,500 feet! Go south on 151 about 15 miles from the Wintergreen entrance, then left at the signs.

Farther to the South
Natural Bridge: Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountain ranges in the Southern Shenandoah Valley, Natural Bridge provides a unique, historic, picturesque and natural experience. 215 feet tall, 90 feet wide, and estimated to be over 100 million years old.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: Where Robert E. Lee surrendered his men to Ulysses Grant on April 9, 1865. The National Park encompasses approximately 1800 acres of rolling hills in rural central Virginia. The site includes the McLean home (surrender site) and the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia. There are twenty seven original 19th century structures on the site.

Farther to the North
University of Virginia/Charlottesville: 45 minutes away.
Montpelier: Home of James Madison. 2 hours away.
Washington DC: 3 hours away.

Farther to the East
Michie Tavern: 45 minutes away, this landmark has welcomed Virginia travelers for more than 200 years. Much like the 18th-century visitor, you will be enjoying southern fare based on recipes from the period. After touring the Tavern, guests may continue their tour through various outbuildings and then down a winding path through the woods which leads to the Meadow Run Mill and general store.

Monticello: Home of Thomas Jefferson, 45 minutes away.
Ash Lawn: Home of James Monroe, 45 minutes away.
Richmond: 2 hours away.
Williamsburg, College of William & Mary, Busch Gardens: 3 hours away.
Virginia Beach & The Atlantic Shore: 4 hours away.